Tying up loose ends: Canada Cargo Rules take effect Jan. 1, nut many questions remain unanswered

摘要

In a matter of weeks, Canada will adopt North American cargo security rules to govern the way loads must be fastened to trailers - a year after similar regulations were introduced in the U.S. But even though each country's rules will be based on the same research that began in 1993, were drafted by the collective work of 160 government and industry experts, and use much of the same language, fleets could face different enforcement practices on opposite sides of the border. It all comes down to a matter of interpretations. As Canadian officials prepare to introduce the rules on Jan. 1, they're still grappling with many clarifications that were recently unveiled by their American counterparts. A few Canadian-made requirements are also expected along the way.