Speed Limiters

nobb4u · May 16, 2009

We have been having a discussion in the FedEx Custom Critical Forum concerning Canadian speed limiters on our trucks and someone mentions that we seem to be the only company complaining or who seem to be worried about the enforcement of this law.

So I am asking if any of the other companies are requiring this or is it up to the individual trucks. I would appreciate any info on this matter.

Streakn1 · May 17, 2009

nobb4u said:
We have been having a discussion in the FedEx Custom Critical Forum concerning Canadian speed limiters on our trucks.

So I am asking if any of the other companies are requiring this or is it up to the individual trucks. I would appreciate any info on this matter.

The carrier we are leased to is not requiring Canadian compliant speed limiters on the O/O trucks which make up their entire fleet. They rent a day cab tractor at the boarder for the driver to pull their trailer into Canada with.

Although its been a year since we left the Fed I have to wonder will White Glove make the speed limiter madatory for the contractor to keep his/her White Glove statis?

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

Yes, we are REQUIRED to speed limit our trucks to remain White Glove. At least the straight trucks are. Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

You got it, OVM. We have no choice. No limiter, no White Glove. Not a good thing when you have no choices other than bad choices. By the way, Mrs. Layoutshooter and I had a wonderful time last night!! The pub we went to was crowded and noisy. Good good and half a zillion different beers in stock. It was nice to get out of the truck for a few hours. Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

Yes, it would be difficult to cross dock some of the freight we carry. I sure hope that this new law causes a ton of traffic problems up there. They deserve it!! LOL!! Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

Well there, nothing can help. I don't like going there, we do, but I don't have fun. Layoutshooter

nightcreacher · May 17, 2009

remember,the canadians say you wont be able to change back and forth.you decide to stay legal for canada,you cant go back

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

You got that right OVM. They are unable or unwilling to enforce the speed laws and then they assume that because I drive a truck that I am just too stupid to drive legal without that nanny to make me. Yeah, NightCreacher, I am well aware of that problem. It won't affect me speed wise unless I get in trouble. Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

There is the cost involved as well, about $100 bucks a pop to change it each time. I have NOT been able to find any software to do it myself. In fact, I had one Detroit Diesel place tell me that I was not able to buy the software at all. It is only available for dealers. He quoted a price in the $6000 dollar range if I could get it. Layoutshooter

highway star · May 17, 2009

I don't see how Canadian law can dictate what you do in the lower 48. If they plug in and can see that you were limited when you crossed, that should be it. They way I understand it, the "permanent" thing means they don't want find a toggle switch or something that you could easily use to change the setting.

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

I shall do that!!! Maybe FDCC should buy several copies of the software and have it available at terminals near the border at little or no cost to drivers. Then I could run my truck as I see fit in the real world. Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

I have my lift axle controls outside of the cab. ON and QC should have a provision to allow those of us who drive in other places to fix it. After all, if I complie when I am checked what difference does it make to them? Unless they are meanies. Layoutshooter

greg334 · May 17, 2009

highway star said:
I don't see how Canadian law can dictate what you do in the lower 48.

They are not dictate anything, they are requiring you, the owner of the truck to follow their rules on their soil, it is their right to do that. If you can't, then don't go there.

The tech end of it is simple, they don't want people to cheat their laws, nothing in the world says it has to be permeate or something that can't be changed but they say a lot of things.

FedEx may force everyone to do this, it would be kind of nice to slow down some of the more racial CC drivers. BUT agreeing to that big WG contract means giving up something, sorry Layout. I think that the Phantom Drivers Council and the FedEx website monitoring team needs to get into action.

But don't take any advice from people who say they are experts.

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

Good side business for a QC trucking company. Sell the stuff over the internet!! Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

Yeah, I read that. I have never had a problem with A/S radials. I can go anywhere that snow tires go. The QC tire stores must have a huge surplus of snow tires. Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

Yes, I understand. I just always assume that if a government passes a law there is money for them somewhere in the mix. They are all soooo dirty!! I wonder, are tourists going to be required to have snows? That might really hurt thier tourist business. Layoutshooter

layoutshooter · May 17, 2009

That would make more sense. Seems to me that the truck limiter law should only apply to trucks domiciled in ON and QC. Layoutshooter

highway star · May 17, 2009

greg334 said:
They are not dictate anything, they are requiring you, the owner of the truck to follow their rules on their soil, it is their right to do that. If you can't, then don't go there.

I agree, but some people seem to think that if they plug in and see that you're resetting it in the U.S. you'll be ticketed. I think the word "permanent" is used in the wording of the law, even though there's no such thing.