As of September 1st 2020, the regulation will be in effect.

 

As of September 1, 2020, all heavy vehicles and combinations of vehicles whose combined gross vehicle weight totals 4,500 kg or more (for example, a pickup truck hauling a raised dumpers) and whose dump body exceeds 4.15 m in the raised position must be fitted with an audible warning and an indicator light which activate automatically when the dumper is not completely lowered.

 

On September 1, 2020, if the affected vehicles are not equipped with the device, or if it is defective, the owner or operator is liable to a penalty of $ 350 to $ 1,050, plus costs. 

 

The content of the Regulation is available on the Publications du Québec website. (french only)

 

 

Sentinel 1.0 safety devices for dump truck - Complies with the Tipping Device Safety Regulations

 

Following this publication, our professional team took the time to analyze all the characteristics requested. Be sure that the Sentinel 1.0 safety devices complies with these new regulations. All the technical characteristics are respected.

 

Several questions were raised.

This official publication raises several questions. In order to respond, the SAAQ has created a Q & A document on safety devises on dump trucks, where most of the questions have been answered.

 

• Is April 18, 2019 the deadline to equip the targeted vehicles? 
• Should the devices be approved by the SAAQ?
• What is the speed limit before the alarm is activated?
• Should the alarm stop after 2 seconds and then reactivate at 20 km/h? 

 

 

All answers to your questions are here:

 

French only 

 

Source: SAAQ

 

 

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Sentinel 1.0

 

Alltech Group recommends Sentinel 1.0 system. 

 

Sentinel 1.0 Security system for raised dumper and/or PTO Activated. Informs the driver when the truck is functioning and the dumper is rised.

 

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Alltech Group - The strength of a network!

 

Did you know? Alltech Group has established a distribution network which insures local services in particular regions.

 

Alltech Group has established a distribution network which insures local services in particular regions. With many distributors across eastern Canada, the Alltech Group puts at your disposal a real network allowing you to ensure service no matter where you are located. Our distributors have highly qualified staff which are trained according to our standards enabling them to perform installations and service calls , as much on the construction sites as within your company.

The experience of each distributor generates our strength of our network . Together we formed a team that is at your service! 

 

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