General truck information

Truck specific requirements

Truck suppliers must satisfy and maintain all physical requirements set by the City for the type of equipment involved. By way of example only, truck suppliers must:

1. Have a current safety inspection certificate and supply the Yards Supervisor of driver training with a copy of any subsequent re-certifications
2. Ensure the truck is equipped with a functioning back-up alarm and a trailer hitch (pintle hitch preferred)
3. Ensure that hydraulic tailgates are operable at all times, if so equipped
4. Ensure that manual tailgates with chains are maintained in a safe condition at all times, if so equipped
5. Have the truck supplier or operator/driver’s name and address (i.e. city of origin) painted on the door in lettering at least 5 cm (2") high, and it matches the information on supporting documents (i.e. insurance, vehicle registration)
6. Ensure that the truck has an insulating plastic strip on top of the dump box
7. Ensure that the truck has a safe means of access to interior of truck box
8. Ensure that the truck is equipped with the necessary tie downs and chains to secure loads
9. Ensure that the truck has an automatic tarpaulin system for securing all loose material loads

Tare weight

Tare weights for trucks will now be calculated by:

• Weighing unloaded trucks with full fuel tanks
• Subtracting half the fuel weight at 3.5 kg per gallon.

The intention is to base tare weight on half-full fuel tanks.

GPS units on trucks

Engineering Services is considering the use of GPS units in hired trucks to assist in managing its hauling programs by keeping track of truck locations. These units may be portable so that they can be easily placed in the truck when doing work for the City. More information will be given when plans are finalized.

Trucking/haulage services agreement

View and or print the Trucking/Haulage Services Agreement ( PDF 94 kb)

Truck Supplier Insurance Requirements - Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL)

The Trucking/haulage services agreement includes requirements for Commercial General Liability Insurance as well as ICBC coverage. Trucking/haulage contractors are required to carry Commercial General Liability Insurance to protect them from third party claims for bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of situations which may not be covered by ICBC insurance such as loading and unloading cargo/materials at various City sites.