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Lafarge expands concrete delivery capability in Alberta

22 April 2025

Lafarge Canada has received provincial approval to operate trailers equipped with hydraulically forced steering axles for concrete delivery in Alberta, Canada, marking a significant milestone in transportation innovation and regulatory modernisation. This advancement follows a successful multi-year pilot in Calgary and Edmonton and marks an update to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act, intended to benefit all sectors involved in the transportation of goods. Conventional mixer trucks carry 8.5m 3 of concrete. While trailers have been used for some time to carry 11m 3 , manoeuverability concerns have limited their adoption. With the introduction of these new trailers, Lafarge has effectively removed these barriers and can capture a 30 per cent increase in capacity across all fleets. This improvement enables the company to reduce the number of trucks on the road, cut emissions, and enhance both efficiency and safety. This achievement reflects a collective effort between industry and ...