Semi Truck Size and Weight Laws in the United States and Canada

Across North America, there are tractor trailer size and weight regulations that must be followed. Here are some of the most common limits. Canada In Canada, the weight regulation is set by the provinces. Canadian Provinces generally govern semi-truck weights by specifying the number of axles, and general configuration of the truck. Then, the combination … Read more

PA Metric Measures Fix

There was a bug in the database which resulted in the PA metric measures being shown incorrectly. This was corrected.

Quebec thaw season 2016

The Quebec thaw season 2016 is here and Big Truck Guide has added information on all allowable axle weights and gross weights over the restriction time into our tools. It’s that time of year, when the roads are going to get a little soft after a really cold winter. In Quebec, this means that it … Read more

Big Truck Guide has launched a new service that will create big efficiencies in your transport bill

Clear information on maximum truck weights and lengths will help shippers load bigger and help carriers increase compliance. TORONTO, CANADA – February, 27, 2015 – Big Truck Guide.com has launched a new service this month that will change the way that shippers look at equipment that rolls into their yard and make carriers more compliant … Read more

Semi Truck Trailer Combinations in Ontario, Canada

Ontario, along with other jurisdictions heavily involved with manufacturing in Canada and the US, has many different sizes of truck available for shippers to use. Ontario has a unique position in North America, because standard Canada-wide combinations operate through the region, such as the 6 axle tractor trailer, and the 8 axle B-Train combination. But … Read more

Top 10 Heaviest Semi Trucks in the United States and Canada

Where are the largest trucks operating in the United States and Canada? This is a tricky question, and there are several ways of answering it.  But the commonly reported fact that trucks can only be 80,000 lbs in America is false, there are many trucks that operate at much higher weights on a regular basis. … Read more

Know how to slide your tandems

Summary of how to move your tandems

Which way to slide your tandems? A common task for truck drivers is to slide the tandem axle group along the trailer to adjust the weight on different axle groups.  Knowing which way to move the axles can be confusing. The tandem axle groups on most trailers can be moved forwards and backwards along the … Read more