CALGARY, (May 19, 2005) — Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation’s web site now includes a weight calculator to help carriers and their clients determine the maximum allowable vehicle weight in each category.

The calculator is found on the AIT website under Commercial Operations, Road Restrictions/Bans and then Regulation Summary. (www.trans.gov.ab.ca/Content/docType281/Production/Tra_semi.htm)

The function calculates the maximum allowable weights as per the Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation of the Traffic Safety Act for all vehicle combinations: A, B, and C trains; tractor, semi-trailers; full trailers; and truck and pony. is not in agreement with the regulation, the regulation shall prevail.

It does not, however, take into consideration the “gross axle weight rating” (GAWR) or the “gross vehicle weight rating” (GVWR) of the vehicle. The owner/operator of the vehicle should ensure that the weight carried is within the manufacturer’s rated capacity specifications.

The electronic service is meant to be a simplified guide to certain parts of the acts and regulations, and not a substitute for them, says AIT, adding that it’s the responsibility of the transporter to consult the regulations for the exact requirements before moving shipments.