Tractor trailer dumpsters could face restrictions
Transport Minister Derrick Burgess is considering limiting the number of days that a tractor trailer dumpster can be in operation on the road per week.Mr Burgess told the media yesterday that his Ministry had received concerns about tractor trailers.“Concerns have been expressed on the frequency that tractor trailer dumpsters have been seen on the roads and the type of loads that they are carrying,” he said.He explained that the law restricts the type of load that can be carried by a tractor trailer dumpster.“A tractor trailer dumpster can only carry items that a truck cannot. Policy also dictates the specific times that a tractor trailer dumpster is restricted from operating.”But, the Minister said, exceptions can be granted upon application.“Upon receipt of a permit, a tractor trailer dumpster is permitted to carry its own items as a result of fulfilling the business needs of its own company,” Mr Burgess continued.“Only in extreme situations has the Minister approved a tractor trailer dumpster to work outside of the time constraints set in the policy. In such cases, the details of the approval are outlined in the permit, which should always be accessible during operation.”He warned that those who break the law will face “the appropriate consequences”.