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T.A.C (Transportation Association of Canada) Vehicles:
a) means
(1) a truck tractor and semi-trailer combination
(2) an A Train
(3) a B Train
(4) a C Train in which at least one semi-trailer or full trailer
(5) was manufactured after August 31, 1988.
(6) after December 31, 2004 is licensed under Section 6 of the Commercial Transport Act.
(7) after June 30, 1990 is registered for the first time in the province
b) means
(1) a C train with a C converter dolly, or (2) an intercity bus in which the C converter dolly or intercity bus
(3) was manufactured after December 31, 1992
(4) after December 31, 1999 is licensed under Section 6 of the Commercial Transport Act
c) means
(1) a truck
(2) a truck and pony trailer combination, or (3) a truck and full trailer combination in which the truck or both vehicles of the combinations
(4) were manufactured after December 31, 1992
(5) after December 31, 2004 are licensed under Section 6 of the Commercial Transport Act
d) means
(1) a combination of vehicles equipped with a tridem axle on a semi-trailer, pony trailer or full trailer.
Size and Weight
a) a vehicle having a total outside width, with or without load, not in excess of 2.6 m
b) a vehicle having a height, with or without load, not in excess of 4.15 m
c) projection forward of kingpin maximum 2-metre radius
d) Tandem Drive
i) tandem drive truck tractor wheelbase not to exceed 6.2 m and the interaxle spacing not to be less than 3.0 m
ii) tridem drive truck tractor wheelbase minimum 6.6 m, maximum 6.8 m and the interaxle spacing not to be less than 3.0 m
e) Truck Tractor and Single Semi-trailer
i) maximum overall length including load 23.0 m
ii) maximum overall length of semi-trailer, 16.2 m
iii) wheelbase of semi-trailer not less than 6.25 m, not more than 12.5 m
iv) effective rear overhang on semi-trailer not to exceed 35% of the semi-trailer’s wheelbase
v) maximum gross vehicle weight 46,500kg
f) A and C Trains
i) maximum overall length including load, 25 m
ii) distance from front of lead semi-trailer to rear of full trailer, maximum 20 m for an A Train and 20 m for a C Train
iii) wheelbase of lead semi-trailer or the following full trailer, not less than 6.25 m or more than 12.5 m
iv) hitch offset, maximum 1.8 m
v) the sum of axle loads on all axles of the full (rear) trailer cannot exceed the weight of the tractor drive axles plus the weight of the lead trailer axles
vi) trailer converter dolly equipped with tandem or tridem axle unit not allowed
vii) maximum gross vehicle weight 53,500 kg
g) B Train
i) maximum overall length, including load, is 25 m with tandem drive and 26 m with tridem drive
ii) wheelbase of lead semi-trailer, minimum 6.25 m, maximum 12.5 m; wheelbase of second semi-trailer, minimum 6.25 m, maximum 12.5 m.
iii) distance from front of lead semi-trailer to rear of second semi-trailer, maximum 20 m
iv) maximum gross vehicle weight 63,500 kg
h) Straight Truck
i) maximum overall length, 12.5 m
ii) wheelbase of twin steer truck, minimum 4.4 m, maximum 10 m
iii) effective rear overhang not to exceed 4.0 m
iv) maximum gross vehicle weight 34,000 kg for 4 axles
i) Straight Truck and Pony Trailer
i) maximum overall length, 23 m
ii) maximum overall length of pony trailer, 12.5 m
iii) wheelbase of pony trailer not less than 5.5 m for single and tandem axles, 6.25 for tridem axles
iv) distance from front of cargo unit on truck to rear of pony trailer, maximum 20 m
v) hitch offset, maximum 1.8 m for tandem drive and 2.5 m for tridem drive
vi) effective rear overhang not to exceed 4.0 m on pony trailer
vii) tridem axle spread on pony trailer minimum 2.4m, maximum 2.5 m, legal weight 21,000 kg.
viii) maximum gross vehicle weight including twin steer truck 60,200 kg
Note: T.A.C. dimensions and weights do not apply to pony trailers with GVW rating less than 10,000 kg.
j) Straight Truck and Full Trailer
i) maximum overall length, 23 m for single/ tandem drive
ii) maximum overall length of full trailer, 12.5 m
iii)wheelbase of full trailer not less than 4.4 m for single axle dolly and tandem trailer, 6.25 m for all other axle combinations
iv) distance from front of cargo unit on truck to rear of full trailer, maximum 20 m
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v) hitch offset, maximum 1.8 m for single/ tandem drive and 2.5 m for tridem drive
vi) effective rear overhang maximum 4 m
k) C Train with C Converter Dolly
i) maximum overall length, 25 m
ii) distance from front of lead semi-trailer to rear of full trailer, maximum 20 m
iii)wheelbase of lead semi-trailer or the following full trailer, not less than 6.25 m or more than 12.5 m
iv) hitch offset, maximum 1.8 m
v) the sum of axle loads on all axles of the full trailer (rear) cannot exceed the weight of the tractor drive axles plus the weight of the lead trailer axles
vi) this combination must be equipped with a C Converter Dolly which satisfies all requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
vii) maximum gross vehicle weight 60,500 kg
l) Intercity Bus
i) maximum overall length, 14. m (if overall length is greater than 12.5 m, a minimum of 3 axles is required)
ii) effective rear overhang not to exceed 4.0 m
iii) maximum gross vehicle weight 22,500 kg for a 3 axle vehicle
Interaxle Spacing (Minimum distances)
Single Tandem Tridem
Single 3 m 3 m 3 m
Tandem 3 m 5 m 5.5 m
Tridem 3 m 5.5 m 6 m
Track Width
Semi-trailers and full trailers manufactured after December 31, 1993, must have a track width (outside of tire to outside of tire) of not less than 2.5 m nor more than 2.6 m. (Container chassis trailers are exempt.)
Weight
a) truck tractor steering axle, maximum 5,500 kg, except a self-loading truck tractor or bed truck
b) tridem drive truck tractor steering axle, maximum 7,300 kg, except permanently mounted equipment will be allowed 9,100 kg
c) single axle equipped with dual tires, maximum 9,100 kg
d) tandem axle, maximum 17,000 kg
e) tridem axle on semi-trailer and trailer, minimum 2.4 m to maximum 3.7 m axle spread, legal 24,000 kg
f) in c) and d) above any axle cannot exceed 9,100 kg or any 2 adjacent axles cannot exceed 17,000 kg
g) maximum single tire weight 3,000 kg, except steering axle of straight truck is allowed maximum single 9,100 kg, maximum twin steer 17,000 kg (subject to tire size 100 kg/cm tire width and rated tire capacity)
Note: The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle for T.A.C. lowbed semi-trailers, granted by an overload permit, is 28,000 kg (2.4 to 3.0 m axle spread), or 29,000 kg (over 3.0 to 3.7 m axle spread).
Axle Weight – Spacing Of (Non T.A.C.)
The number and spacing of axles to carry maximum legal weights are shown below.
Table 1 - Maximum Weights
Column 1
Distance between
Column 2
Maximum gross Center of first axle and weight of axle Last axle of any group of group Axles of a vehicles or Combination of vehicles
Less than 1.00 m 9100 kg
1.00 m up to but not including 1.20 m 16,500 kg
1.20 m up to but not including 1.90 m 17,000 kg 1.90 m up to but not including 2.30m 18,000 kg
2.30 m up to but not including 2.60 m 19,000 kg
2.60 m up to but not including 3.00 m 20,000 kg
3.00 m up to but not including 3.40 m 21,000 kg
3.40 m up to but not including 3.80 m 22,000 kg
3.80 m up to but not including 4.20 m 23,000 kg
4.20 m up to but not including 4.60 m 24,000 kg
4.60 m up to but not including 5.00 m 25,000 kg
5.00 m up to but not including 5.30 m 26,000 kg
5.30 m up to but not including 5.70 m 27,000 kg
5.70 m up to but not including 6.10 m 28,000 kg
6.10 m up to but not including 6.50 m 29,000 kg
6.50 m up to but not including 6.90 m 30,000 kg
6.90 m up to but not including 7.20 m 31,000 kg
7.20 m up to but not including 7.60 m 32,000 kg
7.60 m up to but not including 8.00 m 33,000 kg 8.00 m 34,000 kg
• Multi axle trailer, such as those used in the transportation of mobile homes, must have brakes on atleast two axles.
• Maximum allowable spacing for tandem axles in B.C. is 185 cm unless the first and/or last is a steering axle or one that articulates in the manner of a steering axle.
• Spread-axle tandems that have a spacing greater than 185 cm (6 ft.) but not more than 307 cm (10 ft. 1 in.) are allowed on a semi trailer if their combined axle weight is not more than 9,100 kg (20,000 lbs.). Tandem axles of this type are measured as a unit and the weight of both axles together must not be more than 9100 kg (20,000 lbs.).
• Spread-axle tandems that have a spacing greater than 185 cm (6 ft.) but not more than 307 cm (10 ft. 1 in.) are allowed on a semi trailer if their combined axle weight is not more than 9,100 kg (20,000 lbs.). Tandem axles of this type are measured as a unit and the weight of both axles together must not be more than 9100 kg (20,000 lbs.).
• T.A.C. vehicles may not have lift axle or self-steering axle in contact with the ground. The control for a lift axle within a combination of vehicles must be located adjacent to that axle and not inside the operator’s compartment.
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Must be obtained for any vehicle or combination of vehicles, with or without load, in excess of the weight allowed by Table 1 of the regulations made pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act or in excess of the gross vehicle weight for which the vehicle is licensed. Overload permits are only issued when loads cannot be reduced or when a vehicle is not licensed up to its allowable weight. Overload permits must be obtained prior to operation on any highway. Note: The maximum allowable weight on tandem axles granted by an overload permit is limited to 23,000 kg and on single axles is limited to 11,000 kg. The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle for T.A.C. vehicles, granted by an overload permit is 28,000 kg (2.4 to 3.0 m axle spread) or 29,000 kg (over 3.0 to 3.7 m axle spread). Tridem pony trailers are not permitted to exceed the legal weight of 21, 000 kg.
Oversize Permit
Prior to operation on a highway a permit must be obtained for vehicles and/or loads in excess of the legal dimensions (see Part 1, Maximum Legal Sizes and Weights) and are only issued for loads not readily reducible in size. Permits are not normally granted for loads or vehicles in excess of 4.4 m wide. Should it be necessary to move a load that is wider than 4.4 m, permission must be requested in writing from the Commercial Transport section (Weights and Dimensions) of Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Division . Every permission request must provide details of the commodity to be moved and the reasons it cannot be reduced in size.
Drivers requiring oversize/overweight permits must contact the nearest inspection station (formerly known as weigh scale) in advance for authorization to proceed. When drivers are asked to park and bring in papers, bring in all registrations and permits for all vehicles as well as Log Book and Pre-trip Inspection Report.
If your local inspection station is closed, call the toll-free vehicle permit line at 1-800-559-9688. Staff are available to answer questions and issue permits 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Temporary Operation Permit
As of January 1, 1992, a new Temporary Operation Permit replaced both the Temporary Testing & Demonstration Permit, and the Temporary Operation Permit. It is available at all Auto plan outlets and B.C. government inspection stations (weigh scales). This permit now allows you to operate a vehicle from 1 to 15 days, and allows for general vehicle use. Some restrictions apply to commercial vehicles.
Non-resident Single Trip Permits
Operators of non-resident commercial vehicles may operate in British Columbia by obtaining a single trip non-resident permit which is valid for one trip into and out of the province for a period not exceeding 30 days. Non-resident permits
may be obtained from any Inspection station, appointed agent, or government agent. The fee for such a permit is 1/12 of the annual fee for a vehicle of like gross weight.
Quarterly Non-resident Commercial Permit
A commercial vehicle registered and licensed outside the province may be granted a permit valid for a period of up to 3 months upon payment of a fee equal to 1/4 of the annual fee for a vehicle of a like weight. Quarterly permit holders are limited to transporting passengers or goods into, through, or out of the province. This permit does allow for the operation from place to place within the province of a commercial vehicle which enters the province carrying specialized equipment which will be exported out of the province on the same vehicle.
A quarterly period shall commence on the first day of January, April, July and October and shall terminate on the last day of March, June, September and December respectively. Holders of quarterly permits must posses valid motor vehicle inspection certificates, and are subject to the following statutes as required in the following: Social Service Tax Act ,Passenger Transportation Act , Passenger Transportation Act
Highway Crossing Permit
A person or company wishing to cross a public highway from an industrial road (e.g., a logging road) on a regular basis with an unlicensed vehicle must first apply at a Inspection station or local office of the Commercial Transport Department for a crossing permit. If the application is approved, a permit will be issued. Insurance coverage is also required and may be obtained with the permit.
Crossing permits may also be obtained for licensed and insured vehicles operating oversize or overloaded to make a direct crossing of a public highway from an industrial road (e.g., a logging road) restriction as above.
Payment
Inspection Stations (Weigh scales) accept payment by cash (Canadian or U.S. currency), comcheques , or by weigh scale credit account. The credit account may be used for oversized/overweight and highway crossing permits only. For credit account information telephone 250-414-7716. Visa/ Mastercard and debit cards are also accepted at Inspection Stations to purchase all permits.
To obtain all type of permits for Oversize, Overweight and others contact permit line at: 1-800-559-9688.
Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP/PVIP)
Please contact the following offices for regional enforcement queries: Phone: 250-751-7172 / Fax: 250-751-7176
Source: Information for Commercial Carriers (Sept.2004)
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FERRIES
Commercial Vehicle Reservations (5,500 Kg/GVW+)
Reservations are accepted for commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5500kg or over, on the following Mainland/Vancouver Island, Mainland/Sunshine Coast routes:
- Tsawwassen/Swartz Bay
- Tsawwassen/Nanaimo
- Horseshoe Bay/Nanaimo
- Horsershoe Bay/Langsdale (on sailings leaving Horseshoe Bay only)
For Commercial Vehicle Reservations on our Tsawwassen/ Gulf Islands, Inside Passage, Queen Charlotte Islands or discovery Coast Passage Sailings, Please use the special forms provided for these routes on our website at www. bcferries.bc.ca.
Some restrictions apply to overall height, weight and length. Reservation requests accepted up to two hours prior to scheduled sailing.
For sailing departing prior to 10 am (BC time), please submit request by 9 am the evening prior.
When your have completed the form, press the ‘Submit Form’ button, or if you prefer, you may print out the form
and send it to us by FAX at 1-800-223-5288 (in B.C. only). If you are faxing us from outside of British Columbia, please use this number: 250-381-5452. Our customer Sales and Service Representative are available 7 am to 10 pm daily, with recorded information available 24-hurs a day. In Victoria, call (250)386-3431 or toll-free (within BC) 1-888-BCFERRY(1-888-223-3779). Or, you can mail the form to us at:
BC Ferries
Attn: Reservations 1112 Fort Street Victoria, BC, V8V 4V2 Canada
Dangerous goods Information for Commercial Vehicle Operators and Shippers 250-978-1152 fax: 250-388-9599.
Crossing times
- Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay (Vancouver-Victoria0: 1 hour 35 min.
250-549-4731 (Hwy 97,2.4 km south of junction Hwy.97A)
Williams Lake-Hwy.97
250-398-9377
Yahk-Westside(Jct.Hwy3/Hwy95) 250-424-5459
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Maximum dimensions
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(a) operate a truck tractor on a highway when
(i) the truck tractor, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the height of the highest point of the truck tractor, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway, or
(iii) the wheelbase of the truck tractor exceeds 6.2 metres;
(b) operate a truck or bus, except an intercity bus, on a highway when
(i) the truck or bus, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the height of the highest point of the truck or bus, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway,
(iii) the overall length of the truck or bus, including any load, exceeds 12.5 metres, or
(iv) in the case of a truck manufactured after September 1, 1993,
(A) the hitch offset rearward on the truck exceeds 1.8 metres, or
(B) the effective rear overhang exceeds 4 metres;
(c) operate a semi trailer on a highway when
(i) the semi trailer, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the track width is less than 2.5 metres or greater than 2.6 metres or, where the semi trailer is equipped with a tandem axle that is converted to a tridem axle, the track width is less than 2.4 metres or greater than 2.6 Metres,
(iii) the height of the highest point of the semi trailer, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway,
(iv) the trailer length of the semi trailer exceeds 16.2 metres,
(v) the kingpin setback exceeds a 2-metre radius,
(vi) the wheelbase of the semi trailer is less than 6.25 metres or greater than 12.5 metres,
(vii) the semi trailer has more than one single axle or more than one axle group, or
(viii) the effective rear overhang exceeds 35% of the trailer wheelbase;
(d) operate a full trailer on a highway when
(i) the full trailer, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the track width is less than 2.5 metres or greater than 2.6 metres,
(iii) the height of the highest point of the full trailer, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway,
(iv) the trailer length of the full trailer exceeds 12.5 metres,
(v) the wheelbase of the full trailer is less than 6.25 metres,
(vi) the full trailer is equipped with a tridem axle group, or
(vii) the full trailer has (A) more than 2 single axles, (B) more than 2 axle groups,
(C) a combination of 2 or more single axles and an axle group, or
(D) a combination of a single axle and 2 or more axle groups;
(e) operate a pony trailer on a highway when
(i) the pony trailer, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the track width is less than 2.5 metres or greater than 2.6 metres or, where the pony trailer is equipped with a tandem axle that is converted to a tridem axle, the track width is less than 2.4 metres or greater than 2.6 metres,
(iii) the height of the highest point of the pony trailer, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway,
(iv) the trailer length of the pony trailer exceeds 12.5 metres,
(v) in the case of a pony trailer manufactured after September 1, 1993 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10 000 kilograms or more, the wheelbase of the pony trailer is less than 6.25 metres,
(vi) the tridem axle spread of the pony trailer is less than 2.4 metres or greater than 2.5 metres, or
(vii) the pony trailer has more than a single axle or more than one axle group;
(f) operate an intercity bus on a highway when
(i) the intercity bus, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the height of the highest point of the inter city bus, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway,
(iii) the overall length of the intercity bus exceeds 14 metres, or
(iv) the effective rear overhang exceeds 4 metres;
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(g) operate a combination of a truck tractor, a bed truck, a picker truck or a winch truck and a semi trailer on a highway when the overall length of the combination, including any load, exceeds 23 metres;
(h) operate a combination of a truck and pony trailer on a highway when
(i) the box length exceeds 20 metres, (ii) the overall length of the combination, includ ing any load, exceeds 23 metres, or
(iii) the effective rear overhang of the pony trailer exceeds 4 metres;
(i) operate a combination of a truck and full trailer on a highway when
(i) the box length exceeds 20 metres,
(ii) the overall length of the combination, includ ing any load, exceeds 23 metres, or
(iii) the full trailer is equipped with a C hitch;
(j) operate an A train on a highway when
(i) the box length exceeds 20 metres,
(ii) the overall length of the A-train, including any load, exceeds 25 metres, or
(iii) the hitch offset is greater than 1.8 metres;
(k) operate a B train on a highway when
(i) the box length exceeds 20 metres,
(ii) the overall length of the B-train, including any load, exceeds 25 metres,
(iii) the B train has a tridem axle group with an axle spread that exceeds 3.1 metres, or
(iv) in the case of a B train manufactured after January 1, 1993, the sum of the two trailer wheelbases exceeds 17 metres;
(l) operate a C train on a highway when
(i) the box length exceeds 20 metres,
(ii) the overall length of the C-train, including any load, exceeds 25 metres,
(iii) the hitch offset of a trailer is greater than 1.8 metres, or
(iv) in the case of a C hitch manufactured after September 23, 1993, the drawbar length of the C hitch exceeds 2 metres;
(m) operate farm equipment on a highway when
(i) the farm equipment, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the height of the highest point of the farm equipment, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway, or
(iii) the overall length of the farm equipment, including any load, exceeds 23 metres;
(n) operate a bed truck, picker truck or winch truck on a highway when
(i) the truck, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the height of the highest point of the truck, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway,
(iii) the overall length of the truck, including any load, exceeds 12.5 metres, or
(iv) in the case of a truck manufactured after September 1, 1993,
(A) the hitch offset rearward of the truck exceeds 1.8 metres, or
(B) the effective rear overhang of the truck exceeds 4 metres;
(o) operate a jeep logger on a highway when
(i) the height of the highest point of the jeep logger, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway,
(ii) the overall length of the jeep logger, includ ing any load, exceeds 25 metres, or
(iii) the effective rear overhang of the jeep log ger, including any load, exceeds 4 metres;
(p) operate self-propelled equipment on a highway when
(i) the self-propelled equipment, including any load, exceeds 3.2 metres in width,
(ii) the height of the highest point of the selfpropelled equipment, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway, or
(iii) the overall length of the self-propelled equipment, including any load, exceeds 14 metres;
(q) operate a snow plow, grader, road construction equipment or maintenance equipment on a highway when
(i) the vehicle, including any load, exceeds 2.6 metres in width,
(ii) the height of the highest point of the vehicle, including any load, is greater than 4.15 metres from the surface of the highway, or
(iii) the overall length of the vehicle, including any load, exceeds 14 metres.
ALBERTA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WEIGHTS
9(1) Subject to section 62 of the Act and section 12(1) of this Regulation, no person shall operate a commercial vehicle on a highway when
(a) the gross weight on a tire exceeds the smallest of the following:
(i) 3650 kilograms;
(ii) the capacity determined by multiplying the cross section dimension of the tire in millimetres, as determined by the manufactur er’s width shown on the tire, by 10 kilograms;
(iii) the rated capacity of the tire as stamped on the tire by the manufacturer;
(b) the gross weight on
(i) a steering axle exceeds
(A) in the case of a truck tractor, 5500 kilo grams;
(B) in the case of a truck, bus, picker truck, bed truck or winch truck, 7300 kilograms;
(ii) a twin steer exceeds 13 600 kilograms;
(iii) any other steering axle group exceeds 5500 kilograms;
(c) in the case of a vehicle having a gross weight in excess of 11 800 kilograms, the interaxle spacing
(i) from a steering axle to an adjacent axle group is less than 3 metres;
(ii) from a twin steer or any other steering axle group to an adjacent axle group exceeds 5 metres;
(d) the gross weight on a single carrying axle or any axle within an axle group exceeds 9100 kilograms;
(e) in the case of a vehicle having a tandem axle group or any 2 adjacent axles within an axle group
(i) with 8 or more tires, the gross weight on the axle group or axles exceeds 17 000 kilo grams;
(ii) with fewer than 8 tires, the gross weight on the axle group or axles exceeds 13 600 kilograms;
(f) in the case of a vehicle having a tridem axle group
(i) with 12 or more tires on a primary highway or secondary road, the gross weight on the axle group
(A) exceeds 24 000 kilograms, if the axle spread is 3.0 metres or more, but not more than 3.7 metres;
(B) exceeds 21 000 kilograms, if the axle spread is 2.4 metres or more, but less than
3.0 metres;
(ii) on a local road, the gross weight on the axle group exceeds 17 000 kilograms;
(iii) with fewer than 12 tires, the gross weight on the axle group exceeds 19 000 kilograms;
(g) the gross weight on a quantum axle group exceeds
(i) 9100 kilograms for a quantum axle group consisting of 2 axles;
(ii) 17 000 kilograms for a quantum axle group consisting of 3 or more axles with 12 or more tires;
(iii) 15 000 kilograms for a quantum axle group consisting of 3 or more axles with fewer than 12 tires;
(h) the sum of the gross weight for 2 axle groups exceeds
(i) the sum of the maximum permitted gross axle group weight when the interaxle spacing is equal to or greater than the mini mum specified in subsection (2);
(ii) the sum of the maximum permitted gross axle group weight, minus 500 kilograms for every 0.1 metre or portion thereof that the interaxle spacing is less than the minimum specified in subsection (2);
(iii) 23 000 kilograms in the case of the axles on the lead trailer and the converter dolly axle of an A-train or C-train when the interaxle spacing is less than 3.0 metres;
(i) the sum of the gross weight on the axle or axle groups in the full trailer of
(i) an A-train or C-train exceeds the sum of weight of the truck tractor drive axle group and the lead trailer axle or axle group;
(ii) a truck and full trailer combination exceeds 31 000 kilograms;
(j) in the case of a bus with 2 rear axles, the gross weight on the single tired axle exceeds 6000 kilograms and the gross weight on the dual tired axle exceeds 9100 kilograms;
(k) the maximum gross weight of the vehicle exceeds
(i) the sum of the maximum permitted gross axle weights;
(ii) in the case of a truck and full trailer combi nation, 55 300 kilograms;
(iii) in the case of an A-train, 53 500 kilograms;
(iv) in the case of a B-train, 63 500 kilograms;
(v) in the case of a C-train, 60 500 kilograms;
(vi) in the case of a jeep logger, 56 500 kilograms;
ALBERTA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WEIGHTS
(vii) in the case of any other vehicle or combi nation of vehicles, 53 500 kilograms;
(viii) 53 500 kilograms when operating on a local road.
(2) The minimum interaxle spacing for the purposes of subsection (1)(h) is
(a) 3 metres for 2 single axle groups;
(b) 3 metres for a single axle group and a tandem axle group;
(c) 3 metres for a single axle group and a tridem axle group;
(d) 5 metres for 2 tandem axle groups;
(e) 5.5 metres for 2 tridem axle groups;
(f) 5.5 metres for a tandem axle group and a tridem axle group;
(g) 5.5 metres for a quantum axle group and any other axle group.
(3) No person shall operate self propelled equipment on a highway when the gross weight on an axle exceeds 11 000 kilograms or the gross weight of the vehicle exceeds 22 000 kilograms.
Overdimensional and Overweight Commercial Vehicles
Definition
14 In this Part, “overdimensional vehicle” means a commercial vehicle referred to in section 15 that is operated under the authority of an overdimensional permit.
Overdimensional safety requirements
15(1) Notwithstanding that a commercial vehicle or its load does not comply with section 4, a person may operate that vehicle on a highway where permitted to do so under the authority of an overdimensional permit.
(2) A person who operates a commercial vehicle on a highway under the authority of an overdimensional permit shall ensure that the vehicle and related equipment used in the operation of that vehicle comply with this Part and that the operation is carried out in accordance with this Part.
(3) When a commercial vehicle is being operated under the authority of an overdimensional permit and the widest part of the vehicle or its load is more than
(a) 2.6 metres in width, the vehicle must be equipped with
(i) warning flags, if operated during daylight,
and
(ii)warning lights, if operated during darkness or during adverse weather conditions, that are displayed on each side at the widest part of the vehicle or load;
(b) 3.05 metres in width, the vehicle must, in addition to being equipped as required under clause (a), be equipped with 2 dimensional signs that comply with Schedule 2 or 3, (i) one sign being (A) displayed at the front of the vehicle, or (B) mounted on the cab of the vehicle in such a manner that the sign is clearly visible to traf fic approaching on a 2 lane highway, and (ii) one sign being displayed at the extreme rear of the vehicle or its load, whichever is further to the rear, in such a manner that the sign is clearly visible to traffic approaching from the rear;
(c) 3.35 metres in width, the vehicle must, in addition to being equipped as required under clauses (a) and (b), be equipped with one or more flashing lamps; (d) 3.85 metres in width, the vehicle
(i) must, in addition to being equipped as required under clauses (a) to (c),
(A) when on a 2-lane highway, (I) if it or its load is not more than 4.45 metres in width, be accompanied by a pilot vehicle, and
(II) if it or its load is more than 4.45 metres in width, be accompanied by a pilot vehicle and a trail vehicle, and
(B) when on a multi-lane highway, (I) if it or its load is not more than 5.5 metres in width, be accompanied by a trail vehicle, and (II) if it or its load is more than 5.5 metres in width, be accompanied by a pilot vehicle and a trail vehicle, unless the permit provides otherwise, and
(ii) must not be operated on a highway
(A) from 3 p.m. until midnight on a Friday or a day preceding a statutory holiday, or (B) on Sunday or a statutory holiday.
(4) A dimensional sign described in Schedules 2 and 3 must be
(a) kept in good repair,
(b) kept clean and legible at all times, and (c) covered, folded or removed when not required to be displayed.
Source: Alberta Government Regulation 31/5/2002 Traffic Safety Act
ALBERTA
INSPECTION STATIONS
South Region Inspection Services
Central
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle Dimensions
Over dimensional permits are generally available for non-divisible loads and are subject to certain conditions. A vehicle cannot be operated or moved without a permit if it exceeds the following dimensions:
Length
•12.5 m for a straight vehicle (other than a combination of vehicles or A, B or C trains)•23 m for a combination of vehicles•25 m for A, B or C train
Width
2.6 m
Height
4.15 m
In addition to the overall dimensions vehicles must comply with the following:
Maximum semi-trailer length - 16.2 m
Maximum wheelbase on a semi-trailer - 12.5 m
Maximum wheelbase on a tractor - 6.2 m( manufactured after June 1988)
Maximum box length on an A, B or C-train - 20 m
Maximum tridem axle spread on a B-train - 3.1 m
Maximum hitch offset - 1.8 m
Maximum kingpin setback - 2.0 m
Minimum trailer wheelbase - 6.25 m
Permit Condition Guidelines for Provincial Highways
This is a basic guide for permits that are required for the movement of loads exceeding the legal limits. The information provided is subject to The Highways and Transportation Act,1997 and “The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulation, 1999”. Where conflicts may arise, this information will be superseded by the appropriate legislation. The prime concerns when issuing permits are the safety, convenience of the public and protection of the province’s highways and structures Special precautions are required when vehicles are allowed to travel while exceeding legal weights and dimensions Permits are issued for non-divisible loads based upon bridge and highway capacities. Permits for overweight are issued at 10 kg per mm width of tire on the steering axle and at 9 kg per mm on all other axles. Operators requiring permits for extremely heavy loads should apply for these permits well in advance to avoid delay, as time is required to review structural capacities along the desire/requested routes
Travel Restrictions
Unless otherwise specified on the Permit:
1.No Travel permitted for loads or vehicles exceeding 3.35 m (11 ft.) wide or 25.0 m (82 ft.) long;
i. after 3:00 p.m. until midnight on Fridays during the summer period commencing the Friday prior to Canada Day and ending on Labor Day, after 3:00 pm on any day prior to a Public Holiday or any Friday after 3:00 pm when the following Monday is a Public Holiday or on December 23rd when Christmas falls on a Sunday subject to any of the following restrictions ii .on Sundays or Public Holidays
iii. on December 23, 24, 26, 27, 31 and January 2 when Christmas or New Year’s Day fall on a Sunday iv .no travel when exceeding 3.05 m(10’) wide when visibility is reduced to less than 1 000 m or when highways are slippery
2. direct crossing of a Provincial Highway is allowed on Sundays and Public Holidays if a flag person is in attendance during the crossing
3. travel for over dimension loads is subject to structural clearance on provincial highways
4. over dimensional loads restricted from travel on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. may resume travel at 12:00 midnight providing the load does not exceed the maximum dimension for Night Travel, as identified in Requirements for Night Travel section below.
Maximum dimension for Night Travel, as identified in Requirements for Night Travel section below:
FOR WIDTH
Exceeding 2.60 m (8’6”)
TWO LANE HWYS. Red flags/lights on the extremities of the load thatoverhang the side or rear of the vehicle. MULTI LANE HWYS.Red flags on the extremities of the load thatoverhang the sides or rear of the vehicle.
Exceeding 3.05 m (10’)
TWO LANE HWYS. Dimensional Signs required at the rear only in addition to theabove.
MULTILANE HWYS. Signs required front and rear in addition to the above.
Exceeding 3.3 m (10’10”)
TWO LANE HWYS.A least one amber flashing or rotating beaconmounted on the truck in addition to the above.
MULTILANE HWYS.*Aminimum of one amber flashing or rotatingbeacon visible for 200 m in addition to the above.
Width 2.60 m (8’6”) to 5.0 m (16’4”)
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
TWO LANE HWYS.Escort vehicle required. If the load protrudes overcentreline, load may be offset to avoid protrusion overcentreline.
MULTILANE HWYS.Trail vehicle is required if the load protrudes intoinside driving lane in addition to the above.
Width 5.0 m (16’4”) or greater
TWO LANE HWYS.Two escort vehicles required in addition to the above.
TWO LANE HWYS.Aminimum of one amber flashing or rotating beacon,sign required at rear only.
MULTILANE HWYS. Amber beacon and rear sign
Exceeding 31 m (98’)
TWO LANE HWYS Aminimum of one flashing/rotating beacon, signsrequired at front and rear; trail vehicle is required
MULTILANE HWYS. Amber beacons and signs front and rear.
Exceeding 36 m (118’)
TWO LANE HWYS All of the above.
MULTILANE HWYS.All of the above.
Self propelled vehicles (scrapers, dozers, loaders) do not require signs unless the width is 3.5 m (11’6”) or greater
*If an amber flashing light is not visible to the rear,then a second amber flashing liftshall be mounted on the rear of the load or vehicle and be visible for 200 m.
Winter Weights Not Allowed
•Provincial Road from Roche Percee to Jct. No. 39
•Provincial Road 919 Meadow Lake Provincial Park to Northern Limits of 919
•Provincial Road 927
•Provincial Road 943
•Provincial Hwy. No. 36 from Jct. No. 18 to Jct. No. 13
•Provincial Hwy. No. 201
•Provincial Hwy. No. 310 from Jct. No. 16 to Jct. No. 5
•Provincial Hwy. No. 312 from Jct. No. 11 to Jct. No. 225
•Provincial Hwy. No. 350
Bridge Restrictions
•Hwy. No. 2From St. Louis to North side South Saskatchewan River: Max. 34 500 kg
• Hwy. No. 335Leather River Bridge: Max. 53 500 kg
• Provincial Road 905Max. 41 500 kg
• Provincial Road 909From Turner Lake to East limits of 909: Max. 41 500 kg
• Provincial Road 955From South of Douglas River Bridge to North limits of 955: Max. 41 500 kg
• Old Nipawin Bridge On Provincial Road Between Jct. with Hwy. No. 35 in Nipawin and its Junction with Provincial Hwy. No. 35/55 Northwest of Nipawin: Max.
8 000 kg
VEHICLE WEIGHTS
(Details on page 252 & 253)
IMPORTANT
Overweight permits are restricted to non-divisible loads and are subject to certain conditions. Allowed maximum weights on public highways and bridges are subject to change. For complete information on allowed weights, specific highways, combined axle group weights, and non-divisible load permits contact :
Highways and Transportation, Transport Regulation: 787-4851; or 787-4801 or
Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) PermitOffice: 775-6969 or 1-800-667-7575
between November 16 and March 14, winter weights allow increased gross and axle weights .Road bans occur in spring. Both the winter weights and spring road bans may be restricted to certain highways and subject to specific vehicle configurations. Information on allowed winter weights or road bans is available by contacting Highways and Transportation:
Regina: 787-7623
Saskatoon: 933-8333 or 933-5228
Outside Saskatoon or Regina: 1-888-335-7623
http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/docs/truckingPamphlets and posters with the primary and secondary highways, weights, dimensions and vehicle configurations are available from Highways and Transportation, Vehicle Weights and Dimensions: 306-787-4851.
For complete information on allowed dimensions for specific vehicles, vehicle configurations, buildings, objects and contrivances, or specific exemptions for farm equipment, contact the Saskatchewan Government Insurance(SGI) Permit Office. 775-6969 or 1-800-667-7575 or Highways and Transportation, Transport Regulation: 787-4851; or 787-4801 .
Information on bridge heights/widths and structural clearances can be obtained by: Internet at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/docs/trucking/clearances/clearances.pdf
Source: Saskatchewan Highways & Transportation
VEHICLE WEIGHTS
MEANS
P=Primary, S/M = Secondary/Municipal, W=Winter (W applies for P/S/M unless otherwise noted)
Three Axle Truck
(Five Axles)
(Six Axles)
MEANS
MAXIMUM LEGAL SIZES AND WEIGHTS VEHICLE WEIGHTS
P=Primary, S/M = Secondary/Municipal, W=Winter (W applies for P/S/M unless otherwise noted)
Eight Axle B Train
Seven Axle B Train
CTrain
CTrain with Approved C Dolly
INSPECTION STATIONS
Estevan—Hwy 39 South
Hudson Bay-Jct Hwy 3, 9
Kindersley—Hwy 7
Lloydminster—Hwy 16
Meadow Lake—Jct 55, 4
6
Moose Jaw—Hwy 1
Moosomin—Hwy 1
Prince
11, 2
1 W
11 N
16
Current—Hwy 1 W
Wynyard—Hwy 16 E 306-554-5459
Yorkton—Hwy 10 SW
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
MANITOBA
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
RTAC TRUCK PARAMETERS LIMITS
Overall Length
Overall Width
Maximum 12.5 m
Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Not Controlled
Wheelbase Not controlled
Effective Rear Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Steering Axle to Drive Axle
Minimum 3.0m
AXLE WEIGHTS RTAC A1 B1
Steering Axle 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Single Axle 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
MAXIMUM GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHTS
AXLES RTAC A1 B1
2 AXLES 16400 kg 16400 kg 15500 kg
3 AXLES 24300 kg 23300 kg 21800 kg
RTAC TRUCK & PONY TRAILER PARAMETERS LIMITS
Overall Length
Maximum 23.0 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height
Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Maximum 20.0 m
TRUCK
Length
Maximum 12.5 m
Wheelbase Not controlled
Hitch Offset
PONY TRAILER*
Length
Maximum 1.8 m
Maximum 12.5 m
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Effective Rear Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Steering Axle to Drive Axle
Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Single, Minimum 3.0 m**
(or Tandem or Tridem Axle)
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle
Minimum 5.0 m
Minimum 5.5 m
*Pony trailers with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 10,000 kg. do not qualify as RTAC units.
**This minimum applies to the interaxle spacing between adjacent axle units of a truck in combination with a pony trailer.
AXLE WEIGHTS RTAC A1 B1.
Steering Axle 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Single Axle 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
TRIDEM AXLE (Trailer):
(Axle Spread 2.4 m – 2.5 m) 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
MAXIMUM GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHTS
AXLES RTAC A1 B1
3 AXLES 25500 kg 25500 kg 23700 kg
4 AXLES 33400 kg 32400 kg 30000 kg
5 AXLE 41300 kg 39300 kg 36300 kg
6 AXLES 45300 kg 44300 kg 41800 kg
No. 35/55 Northwest of Nipawin: Max. 8 000 kg
RTAC TRUCK & FULL TRAILER PARAMETERS LIMITS Overall Length
**CONVERTER DOLLY***The use of a C Dolly is not permitted onthis combination.
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle Minimum 3.0 m****
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle
AXLE WEIGHTS RTAC A1 B1
Axle 7300 kg
Axle 9100 kg 9100 kg
kg Tandem Axle 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
TRIDEM AXLE (Trailer)
Axle Spread 2.4 m – less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m – less than 3.6 m 23000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m – 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
SUM OF AXLE WEIGHTS ON FULL TRAILER
4 axle Truck & Trailer Combination 17000 kg
6 axle Truck & Trailer Combination 24000 kg 24000 kg 22700 kg
7 axle Truck & Trailer Combination 31000 kg 31000 kg 29000 kg
Axle Spread 2.4 m - less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m - less than 3.6 m 23000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m - 3.7 m
24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
MAXIMUM GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHTS
AXLES RTAC A1 B1
3 AXLES 23700 kg 23700 kg 21900 kg
4 AXLES 31600 kg 30600 kg 28200 kg
5 AXLES 39500 kg 37500 kg 34500 kg
6 AXLES 46500 kg 44500 kg 40000 kg
* In the case of a truck-tractor coupled to a semitrailer which is equipped with a single axle, the wheelbase of the semi-trailer is not controlled.
** Semi-trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their running gear totally replaced may have a track width of less than 2.5 m.
*** Semi-trailers equipped with two single axle units with an interaxle spacing of between 1.86 m and 3.05 m can not exceed the maximum allowable gross weight for a single axle unit.
RTAC A-TRAIN
PARAMETERS LIMITS
Overall
TRACTOR
Wheelbase
Interaxle Spacing
LEAD SEMI-TRAILER **
Wheelbase
Kingpin Setback
Hitch Offset
Maximum 6.2 m
Minimum 3.0 m
Minimum 6.25 m
Maximum 2.0 m radius
Maximum 1.8 m
Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6m*
Effective Rear Overhang Maximum 35% of trailer wheelbase
FULL TRAILER
Wheelbase
Minimum 6.25 m
Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6m*
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Steering Axle to Drive Axle
Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle
Minimum 3.0 m***
Minimum 5.0 m
Minimum 5.5 m
AXLE WEIGHTS RTAC A1 B1
Steering Axle 5500 kg 5500 kg 5500 kg
Single Axle ** 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
MANITOBA
TRIDEM AXLE:
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m
21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m
23000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m
24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
SUM AXLE WEIGHTS FULL TRAILER restricted ****
MAXIMUM GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHTS
AXLES RTAC A1 B1
5 AXLES 39700 kg 39700 kg 37900 kg
6 AXLES 47600 kg 46600 kg 44200 kg
7 AXLES 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
8, 9 & 10 AXLES
53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
* Semi-trailers and full trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their running gear totally replaced may have a track width of less than 2.5 m.
** Lead semi-trailers equipped with two single axle units with an interaxle spacing of between 1.86 m and 3.05 m can not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit.
*** This minimum applies to the interaxle spacing between the axle unit on a semi-trailer and the adjacent axle unit on a trailer converter dolly. Spacing less then 3.0 m are allowed, provided: - the sum of the weights of a single axle semi-trailer and the converter dolly does not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a tandem axle unit; - the sum of the weights of a tandem axle semitrailer and the converter dolly does not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a tridem axle unit with an axle spread of 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m
**** The sum of the gross axle weights of all axle units (maximum of 2 in contact with the ground) on the full trailer can not exceed the sum of the gross axle weights of the drive axle unit and the axle unit(s) of the lead semi-trailer.
Note:
The use of a trailer converter dolly equipped with a tandem or Tridem axle is not permitted.
Note:
A-trains with trailer equipment manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 are allowed a maximum allowable gross vehicle weight of 56,500 kg.
RTAC B-TRAIN PARAMETERS LIMITS
TRACTOR
LEAD SEMI-TRAILER*, **
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m/Maximum 12.5 m
Kingpin Setback
Maximum 2.0 m radius
Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m**
Effective Rear Overhang
Maximum 35% of trailer wheelbase
SECOND SEMI-TRAILER **
SUM OF SEMI-TRAILER WHEELBASES
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Maximum 17.0 m
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle Minimum 5.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle Minimum 5.5 m
AXLE WEIGHTS RTAC A1 B1
Steering Axle 5500 kg 5500 kg 5500 kg
Single Axle** 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
TRIDEM AXLE:
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to 3.1 m 23000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
MAXIMUM GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHTS
AXLES RTAC A1 B1
7 Axle 56500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
8 Axle 62500 kg 56500 kg 47630 kg
Note:
sum of Semi-Trailer wheelbase is limited to a maximum of 17.0 m
* The fifth wheel position on the lead semi-trailer must not be located more than 0.3 metres behind the centre of the lead semi-trailer’s rear axle.
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
** Semi-trailers equipped with two single axle units in contact with the ground and with an interaxle spacing of between 1.86 m and 3.05 m can not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit.
*** Equipment manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their running gear totally replaced may have a track width of less than 2.5 m.
RTAC C-TRAIN PARAMETERS
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height
Box Length
TRACTOR
Wheelbase
LEAD SEMI -TRAILER***
Wheelbase
Hitch Offset
Track Width
LIMITS
Maximum 25.0 m
Maximum 2.6 m
Maximum 4.15 m
Maximum 20.0 m
Maximum 6.2 m
Minimum 6.25 m
Maximum 1.8 m
Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m*
Effective Rear Overhang
Kingpin Setback
FULL TRAILER
Wheelbase
Track Width
Drawbar Length
Maximum 35% of trailer wheelbase
Maximum 2.0 m Radius
Minimum 6.25 m
Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6*
Maximum 2.4 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Steering Axle to Drive Axle
Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle
Minimum 3.0 m**
Minimum 5.0 m
Minimum 5.5 m
AXLE WEIGHTS RTAC A1 B1
Steering Axle 5500 kg 5500 kg 5500 kg
Single Axle *** 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
TRIDEM AXLE
Axle Spread 2.4 m – less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m – less than 3.6 m 23000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m – 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Sum of Lead Trailer & C-Dolly 23000 kg 23000 kg 22700 kg
Sum of Full Trailer various see ****
MAXIMUM GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHTS
AXLES RTAC A1 B1
6 AXLES 49800 kg 48800 kg 47630 kg
7, 8, 9 & 10 AXLES [see Notes (2) & (3)] 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
* Semi-trailers and Full Trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their running gear totally replaced may have a track width of less than 2.5 m.
** This minimum applies to the interaxle spacing between the axle unit on a semi-trailer and the adjacent axle unit on a trailer converter dolly. Spacing less than 3.0m can be allowed, provided: - the sum of the weights on a single axle semi -trailer and converter dolly does not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a tandem axle unit; - the sum of the weights of a tandem axle semi-trailer and converter dolly does not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a tridem axle unit with an axle spread of 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m.
*** The lead semi-trailer, if equipped with two single axle units in contact with the ground and with an interaxle spacing of between 1.86 m and 3.05 m, can not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit.
**** The sum of the gross axle weights of all axle units (maximum of 2 in contact with ground) on the full trailer (C-dolly and second semi-trailer) can not exceed the sum of the gross axle weights of the drive axle unit and the axle unit of the lead semi-trailer.
Notes:
The use of a trailer converter dolly equipped with a tandem or tridem axle is not permitted. C-Trains with trailer equipment manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 are allowed a maximum allowable gross vehicle weight of 56,500 kg. Notwithstanding section 28, subsections (2), (3), (6), (7), (9) and (10) of Manitoba Regulation 575/88, where a C-train with a C-dolly:
- satisfies testing requirements determined by the National Research Council (Canada);
- displays, in a conspicuous place on both sides of the C-dolly, a label from the manufacturer certifying satisfaction of those requirements, the gross vehicle weight shall not exceed 60,500 kg on an RTAC Route.
(Junction of Hwy 5 & Hwy 10 south) Emerson -
Headingly - No. 1 Hwy
(Jnctn of Hwy 2 and Hwy 10)
(Jnctn of Hwy 304 and Hwy 11)
Rosser - Hwy 7 near Hwy 101
The Pas - Hwy 10 North (of town):
Thompson - Hwy 6
((Just south of town))
West Hawk Lake
(Hwy 1 east at Ontario Border)
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Source: Carrier Safety and Enforcement Branch, 2001. Call 416-246-7166 for current update
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Source: Carrier Safety and Enforcement Branch, 2001. Call 416-246-7166 for current update
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Source: Carrier Safety and Enforcement Branch, 2001. Call 416-246-7166 for current update
Source: Carrier Safety and Enforcement Branch, 2001. Call 416-246-7166 for current update 26,000
INSPECTION STATIONS
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
QUEBEC
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Height limitsVe-
hicle and combination of vehicles
*Load included.
*Load included.
Width limits
Vehicle and combination of vehicles
*Load included.
This maximum width prescribed does not include rear-view mirrors and lights, equipment designed for road grading, clearing or marking when devices used for automatic loading of bales of hay or tiedown accessories (cables, chains, belts, straps, devices used for fastening or stowing tarpaulins, etc.) used to secure a load as long as they do not exceed 100 mm on each side of the vehicle. The width limit is 2.6 m for vehicle and combination of vehicles. However, this width limit is 2.5 m for trailers and semi-trailers with a track width (distance between the extremities of each outer wheel on each axle) under 2.5 m.
The 4 axles under semitrailer must be equiped with a suspension capable of equalizing the load on each axle.
** According to distance «c» corresponding to spacing of triple axle under semitrailer.
A-Train
VEHICLE WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
VEHICLE WEIGHT & DIMENSION LIMITS IN ATLANTIC CANADA
General Dimensional Limits
DIMENSION LIMIT
1. Overall Height Limit
2. Overall Width Limit
3. Overall Length Limit
Tractor Semitrailer
A, B & C Train Doubles
Truck - Pony Trailer Combination
Truck - Full Trailer Combination
4. Box Length Limit
A, B & C Trains
Truck Trailer Combinations
5. Trailer Length Limits
Semitrailer
Max 4.15 m
Max 2.6 m
Max 23 m
Max 25 m
Max 23 m
Max 23 m
Max 20.0 m
Max 20.0 m
Max 16.2 m Full Trailer
Pony Trailer
Max 12.5 m
Max 12.5 m
A Train Double
Tractor Semitrailer
MARITIMES
VEHICLE WEIGHT & DIMENSION LIMITS IN ATLANTIC CANADA
Weight Limits
Max 5500 kg*
Single - Max 9100 kg
Tandem - Max 18 000 kg
Single - Max 9100 kg
Tandem - Max 18 000 kg
Tridem - Spread: 2.4 m to < 3.0 m - Max 21 000 kg 3.0 m to 3.1 m - Max 24 000 kg
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height
Box Length
Weight Limits
Maximum 25 m
Maximum 2.6 m
Maximum 4.15 m
Maximum 20.0 m
Single - Max 9100 kg
Tandem - Max 18 000 kg
Tridem - Spread:
Max 8000 kg*
Single - Max 9100 kg
Tandem - Max 18 000 kg
Max 16 000 kg
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height
Max 18 000 kg
Maximum 12.5 m
Maximum 2.6 m
Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Not Controlled
Tandem Steering Axle
Tandem Drive Axle
Straight Truck B Train Double
VEHICLE
Overall
Tandem
Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Full Trailer Combination
MARITIMES
HIGHWAY MAP
INSPECTION STATIONS
NAME PHONE FAX
NEW BRUNSWICK
Bouctouche Scale (northbound, route 11)
Le Relais de Siegas (11949 route 2)
Longs Creek (102,3, eastbound - junction of route 2 & 3)
Oak Bay (north & southbound, route 1)
Salisbury (eastbound, route 2)
Salisbury (westbound, route 2)
St Jacques (eastbound 17116, route 2)
Tide Head (north & southbound, route 17)
NOVA SCOTIA
506-743-7238
506-445-6224
506-363-4742
506-466-7366
506-372-3275
506-743-7239
506-455-6226
506-363-4748
506-466-7365
506-372-3276
506-372-3290 506-372-3289
506-737-4119
506-735-2545
506-789-2020 506-753-2527
Amherst Incoming 902-667-8724 902-667-9165
Amherst Outgoing 902-667-5008 902-667-8537
Canso Causeway 902-747-2004 902-747-2970
Enfield 902-883-2480 902-883-2524
Kelly Lake 902-861-2991 902-861-1335
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Borden Scale - Hwy 1 (24 hrs) 902- 437-8534
Wood Island - Hwy 1 (only open May 1st to Dec 20th) 902-962-7420 902-962-2380
HOURS OF SERVICE RULES (CANADA/USA)
CANADA --------- HOURS-OF-SERVICE RULES
Day
a 24-hour period that begins at the hour designated by the carrier
minimum 10 hours off-duty every day
maximum 13 hours driving no driving after 14 hours on-duty in a day
Cycles
Drivers must select one of two cycles:
Cycle 1 - no driving after 70 on duty hours in 7 days
Cycle 2 - no driving after 120 on duty hours in 14 days
driver must take at least 24 consecutive hours offduty prior to accumulating any period of 70 hours of on -duty
Reset or Cycle Switching
A cycle can be reset at any time by taking:
Sleeper Berth – Single Driver
• same hours of service regulations for driving and on -duty apply
• may split the required off-duty hours into 2 periods, if: neither period is less than 2 hours; and total accumulated off-duty time is at least 10 hours
Work-shift
total elapsed time between 2 off-duty periods of at least 8 consecutive hours
no driving after 16 hours of total elapsed time
maximum 13 hours driving
no driving after 14 hours on-duty
Deferring Off-Duty Time
Drivers may reduce their off-duty requirement of 10 hours by up to 2 hours providing:
2 hours not part of the 8 consecutive off -duty hours; time is added to the 8 consecutive off -duty hours taken the next day;
the logbook clearly indicates ‘Day 1’ or ‘Day 2’ in the 2 days - maximum 26 hours of driving and a minimum of 20 hours off duty
11-Hour Driving Limit
May drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty
14-Hour Limit
May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time does not extend the 14-hour period
60/70-Hour On-Duty Limit
May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days. A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty
Sleeper Berth Provision
Drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, plus a separate 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two
Sleeper Berth – Team Driver
• same hours of service regulations for driving and on -duty apply
• may split the required off-duty hours into 2 periods, if: neither period is less than 4 hours; total accumulated off –duty is at least 8 hours in the DAY - total of the off-duty time is at least 10 hours
HOURS-OF-SERVICE RULES
15-Hour On-Duty Limit
May not drive after having been on duty for 15 hours, following 8 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time is not included in the 15-hour period.
60/70-Hour On-Duty Limit
May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days.
Sleeper Berth Provision
Drivers using a sleeper berth must take at least 8 hours in the sleeper berth, and may split the sleeper-berth time into two periods provided neither i s less than 2 hours
CANADA - U.S. BORDER CROSSING CHECKLIST
FOR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
Reduce Border Crossing times Arrive at the U.S. Border Prepared
To help keep the borders functioning in an efficient manner, please communicate the following instructions to your staff and drivers.
All Carriers:
1. Participation in programs such as customs- Trade partnership against terrorism(C-TPAT), free and secure Trade (FAST) and Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) is one way to expedite the clearance of legitimate travelers and goods across the border.
2. Ensure your drivers are aware of and follow these instructions for required documentation when they arrive at the border.
All Drivers:
1. Have the required personal identification (including photo ID, driver’s license and/or passport-see below) ready for presentation at primary inspection before arriving at the booth. U.S. Customs officials advise that drivers searching for these documents when they arrive for inspection add to the time taken for clearance
2. Drivers must turn on interior cab lights and open all interior drapes/blinds to sleeper area for easy inspection. Unnecessary personal belongings should not be carried by drivers, as they can lead to questions from customs officials about where these items were obtained.
3. Ensure that all Customs paperwork is completed and ready for presentation to Customs officials at primary inspection before arrival. Port director’s at all major border crossings report that about 35% of drivers show up at primary inspection without having properly completed paperwork such as the carrier manifest and shipper’s documentation. This is a major problem.
4. Be prepared to clear Customs and Border Protection at primary inspection. One of other easiest ways to be prepared is to communicate in advance with the shipper and U.S. customs Broker so that the information on the shipment is transmitted to Customs before the truck arrives at the border point (Pre-Arrival Processing System or “PAPS”).
5. Be prepared to communicate with U.S. border officials in clear understandable English. This is the law in the U.S. under CFR 49, Part 391.11(b) (2).
Canadian Citizen Drivers:
1. At a minimum, carry photo identification (driver’s license) and your birth certificate or citizenship card and have them ready for presentation at primary inspection. It is recommended that Canadian citizen drivers obtain and carry a valid passport.
Non-Canadian/U.S. Citizen Drivers:
1. Individuals who are not citizens of Canada or the U.S.
must carry a valid passport and will be required by Immigration officials to complete an I-94 card, even if you qualify under the visa waiver program. I-94 cards are only available on site at border crossings into the U.S. If you require an I-94 card, you will be instructed by officials at primary inspection to report to Immigration to complete the documentation. The cost of the I-94 us U.S. $6.00 payable by cash in U.S. funds(U.S officials will no accept Canadian funds).
If drivers clear Customs at primary inspection and require an I-94 card, they must report to Immigration to fill out the I-94 and receive “verbal clearance” from a U.s. Immigration official to proceed into the U.S.
If drivers require an I-94 card, do not clear customs at primary inspection and are referred to secondary inspection to see their brokers, they must first go to Immigration before secondary inspection.
Remember- clearance from U.S Customs is a “Verbal Clearance” or “Verbal Release”. There is no stamp or receipt should only proceed after being instructed by a U.S. customs official that their shipment(s) has cleared.
2. In addition, some individuals may require a U.S. nonimmigrant visa. Do not proceed to the border unless you know whether this requirement applies to you.
3. If travel documents are required (e.g. non –immigrant visas or passports), Ensure that they are in order, ensure that they are in order, easily accessible, valid and are ready to be presented before arriving at primary inspection.
4. If you are refused entry into the U.S. for reasons related to U.S. immigration law, you must report to Canada Customs as well as Citizenship and Immigration officials have also indicated that if you are refused entry at on border point the practice of “Port Shopping” will not be tolerated and individuals will be subject to penalties under U.S. law (which can include vehicle seizure and permanent banishment from the U.S).
Above All:
- Be patient and professional
- Do as instructed by U.S customs, U.S immigration and bridge officials
- Do not argue with U.S. Customs, U.S. immigration and bridge officials
Theses requirements are considered to be accurate at the time of preparation. U.S. Customs and Immigration requirements may be changed at any time.
Additional information/updates can be found at the Canada Border service agency: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Source: Ministry of Transportation of Canada
BORDER CROSSINGS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kingsgate, B.C. to Eastport, Id. (Hwy. 95 and I-90)