Rolling, rolling - efficiently
Quality regulation allows businesses to do their jobs cost-effectively. One example is new rules that allow provincial truckers to use a wide-based tire. These tires are designed to replace the traditional dual tires and increase fuel economy by up to 8%. The benefits to business and the environment don't stop at fuel either. Using the new tires means fewer rims and less weight from tires for the 17,000 truckers who travel our roads.
"Next-generation, wide-based tires are celebrated for their efficiency and safety," said Peter Nelson, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, "We wish to thank the government of Nova Scotia for its work on this initiative, which is good for industry and good for the environment."
Nova Scotians benefit from improved safety on the highway and economic spin-offs, since these tires are manufactured in the province. The new weight limit for the wide-based tires and road restrictions take into account concerns about safety and road wear, as well as the needs of the trucking industry. Other provinces and territories are also considering this change.
