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1. Seasonal weight limits on prairie region highways: opportunities for rationalization and harmonization.

Author

Montufar, Jeannette and Clayton, Alan

Subjects
*TRUCK weight, *TRUCK sizes, *TRUCKING
Abstract

There are a myriad of laws, regulations, and policies governing the operating weights and dimensions of trucks. In Canada and many northern states, these regulations form a continuum of basic limits, seasonal variations, and overweight/overdimension limits that are legally permitted. This paper deals with the seasonal aspects of weight limits (winter weight premiums and spring weight restrictions) governing trucking within and to and from the prairie region. This region encompasses Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, and the northern tier states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana. The paper presents results of research conducted for the transportation departments of the three prairie provinces and Public Works and Government Services Canada. It discusses existing winter weight premium and spring weight restriction regulations, as well as basic weight regulations in the region, and their technical rationale. It examines possibilities for using advanced technologies to help harmonize and rationalize seasonal truck size and weight regulations and enforcement practices, and identifies immediate opportunities for rationalization and harmonization of spring weight restrictions and winter weight premiums. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2002
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2. Choose the RIGHT PICKUP.

Author

Kaho, Todd

Subjects
*PICKUP trucks, *COUNTRY life, *TRUCK sizes, *AUTOMOBILE sales & prices, *USED trucks
Abstract

The article offers several tips on how to choose the right pickup truck for sustainable, self-reliant country living. Understanding how you would use a pickup will determine what size and type would be best, or if you really need one at all. Expect to pay about U.S.$15,000 for a basic, small pickup; about U.S.$20,000 to U.S.$25,000 for a mid-size; U.S.$30,000 to more than U.S.$50,000 for the biggest beasts of burden. If you're on a tight budget, or simply don't want a new pickup, you can find good used options.

Published
2007

3. TRANSPORTATION.

Subjects
*TRANSPORTATION, *FISCAL year, *RAILROAD employees -- Training of, *TRUCK weight, *TRUCK sizes, *SAFETY regulations, *TRUCKS safety measures
Abstract

The article offers information related to transportation. It mentions that the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget by the U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) includes increases for several safety-related agencies. It says that the proposed rule by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requires training for federal railroad employees in safety-related positions. It adds that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will amend the provision to raise the trucks weight and size limits.

Published
2012

4. Wisconsin May Not Ban Sixty-five-foot Trucks.

Author

Young, Rowland L.

Subjects
*TRUCK sizes, *INTERSTATE commerce, *TRUCKING, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Discusses the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in 'Raymond Motor Transportation v. Rice,' in which it held that Wisconsin regulations limiting the length of trucks on Wisconsin highways were an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. Suit by two trucking companies; Opinions of justices.

Published
1978

5. Big Pickup Trucks Eclipsing S.U.V.'s.

Author

Hakim, Danny

Subjects
*TRUCK sizes, *SPORT utility vehicles, *SALES, *AUTOMOBILE industry, *CONSUMER preferences, *TRUCK accidents, *PRODUCT safety, *BUSINESS planning, *STRATEGIC planning, *MARKETING, *CUSTOMIZATION, *MARKETING strategy, *TRUCKS
Abstract

Observes that, while some sport utility vehicle (SUV) sales have slowed in recent years, full-size pickup trucks continue to sell well. How, for the first time in a decade, the sales growth of big pickup trucks outpaced the growth of SUVs over all; Attitudes of American truck buyers, who are mostly buying trucks with seating for the family; Growth in popularity of the full-sized pickup truck; Issue of high gasoline prices; How big pickup trucks are an even more formidable threat to people in cars than the largest SUVs, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Marketing strategies; Sales of pickups and SUVs by Asian automakers.

Published
2005

6. From the Birthplace of Godzilla, Japan's First Monster Truck.

Author

Knoll, Bob

Subjects
*PICKUP trucks, *NISSAN trucks, *TRUCK sizes, *TRUCK engines, *PICKUP truck safety measures, *TRUCK brakes, *FOUR-wheel drive trucks, *TRUCK design & construction
Abstract

Presents a product review of the 2004 Nissan Titan pickup truck. Background on the efforts of Japan-based auto companies to move into the full-sized pickup truck market, dominated by U.S. car companies; Claim that, with the Titan, Nissan is confronting the Big Three head-on by creating a truck as big and powerful as models from Chevrolet, Ford, GMC and Dodge; Description of the two types of cabins available with the Titan, the Crew Cab and King Cab; Details of the Titan's suspension, brakes, engine and shifter, safety equipment and price; Differences between the four- and two-wheel-drive models; Description of a test drive.

Published
2004

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