Saskatchewan Oversize and Overweight Permits
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Saskatchewan Oversize Load Restrictions and Limits
Saskatchewan maximum load limits until a trucking permit is required.
- Length: 75 feet overall length. The trailer length maximum is 53 feet.
- Width: 8 feet 6 inches wide.
- Height: 13 feet 6 inches.
- Weight: 12,100 pounds on steer axle, 20,200 pounds on a single axle, 37,400 pounds on tridem axles.
- Overhang: Kingpin settings and trailer wheelbase positions are important.
Routine Oversize and Heavy-haul Trucking Permits in Saskatchewan
These maximum dimensions/weights are considered routine oversize or heavy-haul trucking permits in Saskatchewan.
- Length: Depends on your proposed route.
- Width: No set maximums, depending on routing.
- Height: No set maximums, depending on routing.
- Weight: 48,000 pounds on tandem axles, 72,000 pounds on tridem axles. If you weigh over 60,000 pounds (27215.542 kilograms) on tridem axles, prepare for a bridge survey, as it will probably be required.
- Overhang: No set limits, depending on routing.
Required Flags and Markers for Oversize and Overweight Shipments in Saskatchewan
Know how to mark your load and what signs your permit requires.
- If over 3.05 meters wide, you will need amber lights for night running and flags for daytime travel.
- A WIDE LOAD or “D” sign is required for all wide loads over 120.078 inches wide (3.05 meters); however, an “OVERSIZE LOAD” banner is NOT allowed.
- If you are moving at night, any required banners must be illuminated with additional amber light in the center of the rear.
- If the tractor is over 10′ 9″ (3.2766 meters) wide, its cab must have an amber light.
- If it is over 82 feet (24.9966 meters) long, a “D” sign or LONG LOAD banner must be mounted on the rear.
- If it is not transporting a load, you must cover any signs.
Will Your Shipment Be Delayed Due to Frost and Thaw Law Restrictions in Saskatchewan?
Frost and thaw laws constantly change due to weather conditions in Saskatchewan. Find out if they’re in effect:
Saskatchewan Province has spring weight restrictions, and the roads and highways depend on the conditions. These restrictions usually apply to all secondary roads and not main highways. Overall weight reductions may be imposed in some areas. Check with the Saskatchewan Province permit office for clarification.
Oversize and Overweight Load Travel Times and Restrictions in Saskatchewan
Make sure you don’t ship oversize or heavy-haul loads during restricted movement hours:
- Holiday restrictions vary; contact the SGI permit office to see if you can travel.
- Daytime travel only for loads over 82′ in length, 12′ 2″ in width, and 16′ in height.
- No movement is allowed on Friday after 3:00 pm from July 1 until Labor Day.
- Night-time travel is permitted under the above maximums but must have amber lights on all 4 outermost corners and a reflective sign on the rear indicating OVERSIZE or LONG LOAD.
When are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in Saskatchewan?
Heavy-haul or oversize loads may be required to be accompanied by an escort vehicle or pilot car if:
- Length: If the load is over 98′ on 2 lanes, 1 rear pilot car (escort) is required. If over 118′ in length 1 front and 2 rear pilot cars (escort vehicles) are required.
- Width: One front escort is required if a load extends beyond the road’s center line. If it is over 16′ 4″ wide, you must have one front and one rear escort.
- Height: Depending on the route, up to the permit office. You must have a bucket truck if you are over 17′ 2″ in height.
- Weight: For overweight shipments, an escort vehicle will not be required.
- Overhang: Case by case basis. Contact the permit office for clarification.
Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Requirements in Saskatchewan
Pilot car or escort vehicle mandatory operator certifications and vehicle requirements:
- All pilot cars/escort vehicles must display a bumper or roof-mounted “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle.
- The sign must be at least 5′ long and 12″ in height, yellow with black letters no less than 10″ tall and 1 1/2″ in width.
- Vehicle must have 2 safety flags, red or orange, and be a minimum of 18″ in length and/or height mounted at a 40 to 70-degree angle on all 4 corners of the vehicle.
- Company identification signs must be placed on both sides of the pilot car (escort vehicle), displaying the company’s name and phone number. They must be placed on both the vehicle’s left and right sides. These signs must be no less than 8″ tall x 12″ wide and identity writing must be legible.
- The vehicle must be equipped with a horizontally mounted rotating (or strobe) amber-colored flashing light which must be visible from a 360-degree angle from a minimum of 500 feet.
- Vehicles must be equipped with a CB radio or 2-way communication device, 2 – 5 pound fire extinguishers type A, B, and C, a sign with the word “STOP” on one side and “SLOW” on the other with dimensions of no less than 18″ in diameter with a minimum of 6″ letters.
- A red safety-colored flag with a handle no less than 18″ square, 3 reflective emergency road triangles or 18″ traffic cones, 2 OVERSIZE LOAD banners (yellow with black lettering), and a safety colored (red, orange, yellow, or lime green) vest, jacket or shirt (used while directing traffic).
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