CTAP Position Paper On Anti-Overloading Law
CTAP Position Paper On Anti-Overloading Law
CTAP Position Paper On Anti-Overloading Law
RAMONV.MA N
1985-1990
ALBERTO H. SUANSING
1 990-1 992 YAP
TEOOORO R, MALONZO
1992-1994
JOSE Y. CORTEZ
199+2002
COL. RODOLFO T. DE OGAMPO (ret.)
2M2-2408
RUPERTOS. OCOT
2009-2015
EDGARDO Y. OTEGO
201F2016
November L6, 2017
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13. Philippine Integrated Haulers and Truckers Organization (PIHTO)
14. Subic Integrated Truckers Association - Philippines, Inc. (SITAP)
15. Integrated Truckers Association of the Philippines (INTAPHIL)
As a rule, CTAP supports and extends assistance to all its member associations
and their member trucking operators in whatever capacity the confederation can
offer that accounts for 9,100 truck units as per CTAP available record.
Verily, CTAP supports and in unity with the DPWH in its salutary endeavor of
elevating and modernizing the standard of trucking seruices in our country.
Besides, in this era of free market and globalization along with the advent of
Asian Integration, it is actually to our advantage that the quality and standard
of trucking seruice shall take off initially to a higher notch for us to be
competitive with our neighboring countries.
We write in reference to the impending expiration of the moratorium granted
by your good office with regards to the implementation and enforcement of the
maximum allowable gross vehicle weight (GVW) for trailer trucks under codes
72-2 and 12-3 under Republic Act No. 8794 which would expire this December
3L,20L7.
CTAP duly acknowledge the noble intentions of Republic Act No. 8794 of
preserving our countryt roads and bridges from further damage and
deterioration brought by overloaded vehicles. However, much to our desire to
comply to the specifications under the said law, majority of our members is not
financially ready to purchase new trailer units as mandated under Republic Act
No. 8794 due to the economic slowdown and spiraling cost of trucking
operations.
However, the MGVW for L2-2 and 12-3 set by DPWH failed to considered
that the average weight of containers arriving in the Philippines is around
30,000 to 36,000 kg. If we add the minimum weight to that the tare
weight of the tractor head and trailer itself which is at an average of
around 15,000 kg., we would get a total weight of 43,500 kg., which is
an automatic violation of the law. So even if all truckers and other
stakeholders in the industry acquired equipment in compliance with the
DPWH Resolution but the MGVW under Code L2-2 and 12-3 remains the
same, the problem of overloading will still persist.
4. In realigr though,
we would need a truck and trailer with a tare weight of
10,000 kg. to 11,500 kg., which would be impossible since the
average tare weight of such is 15,000 kg. for Code l2-2 and 16,000 kg.
for Code L2-3. Going back to our earlier point, the average weight of
containers coming into the country is at 30 to 36 MT, possibly more
especially with reefer containers, added to the average tare weights
mentioned, the trucker would automatically constitute a violation.
Overloaded trucks are fined with 25olo of the amount of their motor vehicle
user's charge (MVUC) applicable to the vehicle at the time of infringement.
Thus, CTAP take this opportunity to reiterate that the concerned government
agencies review its policies on overloading, pafticularly on the basis of
overloading and meet with industry proponents so that a solution viable to all
would be reached. If no agreement will be reached, this will only lead to future
issuance of Public Advisories suspending implementation and possibly, future
protests from disgruntled transport groups, disrupting economic movement.
Thank you and anticipating your favorable and immediate action on this matter.
With utmost support for your leadership, we remain.
,frspectfully submitted.
9.
City of Manila, 16th November
ALBERTO H. SUANSING
President - MASTA
coL. PO (ret.)