A group of truckers held protests at weigh stations along Hwy. 401 — including in Milton — today (Tuesday) in opposition to what they feel are unfair loading weighing practices by the Ministry of Transportation.

The protest relates to the fact that there are two laws in place concerning weight in regard to tractor trailers — total weight divided by the amount of axles per axle and total gross weight of the trailer and its load.

Currently when truckers pick up loose loads such as gravel or dirt it’s loaded pyramid style in the trailer. This results in the centre axles holding more than the allowed weight per axle, and as such the weight is not evenly distributed.

This can result in a sizable ticket, three of which can result in the revoking of one’s trucker’s licence.