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This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 1: Straight Truck (Applies to all 2 and 3 axle trucks.)
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max. 12.5 m Width Max. 2.6 m
Height Max. 4.15 m
Wheelbase Not Controlled
Tandem Axle Spread
Min. 1.0 m Max. 1.85 m
Effective Overhang
Max. 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Single Axle
Min. 3.0 m
Single Axle to Tandem Axle Group
Min. 3.0 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary And Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Steering Axle Max. 7,300 kg Max. 7,300 kg Max. 5,500 kg Max.5,500 kg
Drive Axle Group
Single Axle Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8,200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Maximum GVW
Two Axles Max. 16,400 kg Max. 17,300 kg Max. 13,700 kg Max. 15,500 kg
Three Axles Max. 24,300 kg Max. 25,300 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 23,500 kg
Length
Interaxle Spacing
Wheelbase Effective
Overhang
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 2: Truck - Pony Trailer Combination (Applies to all 2 and 3 axle trucks in combination with a pony trailer.)
Note: The wheelbase limit does not apply to a pony trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 10 000 kg.
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max. 23.0 m
Width Max. 2.6 m Height Max. 4.15 m
Box Length Max. 20.0 m
TRUCK
Wheelbase Not Controlled
Tandem Axle Spread
Min. 1.0 m Max. 1.85 m
Effective Overhang
Max. 4.0 m
Hitch Offset Max. 1.8 m
PONY TRAILER
Length Max. 12.5 m Wheelbase Min. 6.25 m
Tandem Axle Group Spread
Min. 1.0 m Max. 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Group Spread
Min. 2.4 m Max. 2.5 m
Track Width Min. 2.5 m Max. 2.6 m
Effective Overhang
Max. 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Single Axle
Min. 3.0 m
Single Axle to Tandem Axle Group
Min. 3.0 m
Single Axle to Tridem Axle Group
Min. 5.0 m
Tandem to Tandem Axle Groups
Min. 5.0 m
Tandem to Tridem Axle Groups
Min. 5.5 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Steering Axle Max. 7,300 kg Max. 7,300 kg Max. 5,500 kg Max.5,500 kg
Drive Axle Group
Single Axle Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8,200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tandem Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Pony Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Group
Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8.200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tandem Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Tridem Axle Group
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Maximum GVW
2 Axle truck, Single axle trailer
Max. 25,500 kg Max. 27,300 kg Max. 21,900 kg Max. 25,500 kg
2 axle truck, tandem axle trailer
Max. 33,400 kg Max. 35,300 kg Max. 28,200 kg Max. 33,500 kg
2 axle truck, tridem axle trailer
Max. 37,400 kg Max. 38,300 kg Max. 33,700 kg Max. 36,500 kg
3 axle truck, single axle trailer
Max. 33,400 kg Max. 35,300 kg Max. 28,200 kg Max. 33,500 kg
3 axle truck, tandem axle trailer
Max. 41,300 kg Max. 43,300 kg Max. 34,500 kg Max. 41,500 kg
3 axle truck, tridem axle trailer
Max. 45,300 kg Max. 46,300 kg Max. 40,000 kg Max. 44,500 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Note 1: The maximum allowable weight of a full trailer is restricted
Configuration 3: Truck - Full Trailer Combination (Applies to all 2 and 3 axle trucks in combination with a full trailer or a
semi-trailer and converter dolly)
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max 23.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m Height Max 4.15 m
Box Length Max 20.0 m
TRUCK Length Max 12.5 m
Wheelbase Not Controlled
Tandem Axle Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Effective Overhang
Max 4.0 m
Hitch Offset Max 1.8 m
FULL TRAILER
Length Max 12.5 m Wheelbase* Min 6.25 m
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Single Axle or Tandem Axle
Min 3.0 m
Tandem to Tandem Axle Groups
Min 5.0 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Steering Axle Max. 7,300 kg Max. 7,300 kg Max. 5,500 kg Max.5,500 kg
Drive Axle Group
Single Axle Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8,200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Group Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Full Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Group Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8.200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Group Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Full Trailer GVW
2 axle truck with 2, 3, or 4 axle trailer
Max 17,000 kg Max 17,000 kg Max 14, 500 kg Max 17,000 kg
3 axle truck with a: 2 axle trailer 3 axle trailer 4 axle trailer
Max 17,000 kg Max 24,000 kg Max 31,000 kg
Max 17,000 kg Max 24,000 kg Max 31,000 kg
Max 16,400 kg Max 22,700 kg Max 29,000 kg
Max 17,000 kg Max 24,000 kg Max 31,000 kg
Maximum GVW
2 Axle truck with 2, 3, or 4 axle trailer
Max. 33,400 kg Max. 34,300 kg Max. 28,200 kg Max. 32,500 kg
3 axle truck with a: 2 axle trailer 3 axle trailer 4 axle trailer
Max. 41,300 kg Max 48,300 kg Max 53,500 kg
Max. 42,300 kg Max. 49,300 kg Max. 53,500 kg
Max. 36,400 kg Max. 42,700 kg Max. 49,000 kg
Max. 40,500 kg Max. 47,500 kg Max. 53,500 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 4: Twin Steer Tandem Drive Truck
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max 12.5 m
Width Max 2.6 m Height Max 4.15 m
TRUCK
Wheelbase Not Controlled Tandem Steer Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tandem Drive Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Effective Overhang Max 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Tandem to Tandem Axle Groups
Min 5.0 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Tandem Steer Axle
Max. 13,600 kg Max. 13,600 kg Max. 11,000 kg Max. 11,000 kg
Tandem Drive Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Max GVW Max. 30,600 kg Max. 31,600 kg Max. 25,500 kg Max. 29,000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 5: Twin Steer Tandem Drive Truck - Pony Trailer Combination
*The wheelbase limit does not apply to a pony trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of
less than 10 000 kg.
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT Overall Length Max 23.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m Box Length Max 20.0 m
TRUCK Wheelbase Not Controlled
Tandem Steer Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tandem Drive Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Effective Overhang Max 4.0 m
Hitch Offset Max 1.8 m
PONY TRAILER
Length Max 12.5 m Wheelbase Min 6.25 m
Tandem Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Triddem Axle Group Spread
Min. 2.4 m Max 2.5 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
Effective Overhang Max. 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Tandem Axle to Single Axle
Min 3.0 m
Tandem to Tandem Axle Groups
Min 5.0 m
Tandem to Tridem Axle Groups
Min. 5.5 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Tandem Steer Axle
Max. 13,600 kg Max. 13,600 kg Max. 11,000 kg Max. 11,000 kg
Drive Axle Group
Tandem Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Pony Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8.200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tandem Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Tridem Axle Group
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Maximum GVW
Truck, Single axle trailer
Max. 39,700 kg Max. 41,600 kg Max. 33,700 kg Max. 39,000 kg
Truck, tan. axle trailer
Max. 47,600 kg Max. 49,600 kg Max. 40,000 kg Max. 47,000 kg
Truck. Tri. axle trailer
Max. 51,600 kg Max. 52,600 kg Max. 45,500 kg Max. 50,000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 6: Twin Steer Tandem Drive Truck - Full Trailer Combination
Note 1: The maximum allowable weight on a full trailer is restricted
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT Overall Length Max 23.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m Box Length Max 20.0 m
TRUCK
Length Max 12.5 m Wheelbase Not
Controlled Tandem Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Effective Overhang
Max 4.0 m
Hitch Offset Max 1.8 m
FULL TRAILER
Length Max 12.5 m
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m
Tandem Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Tandem Axle
Min 3.0 m
Tandem to Tandem Axle Groups
Min 5.0 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Tandem Steer Axle
Max. 13,600 kg Max. 13,600 kg Max. 11,000 kg Max.11,000 kg
Drive Axle Group
Tandem Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Full Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Group Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8.200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tandem Axle Group
Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Full Trailer GVW*
4 axle truck with: 2 axle trailer 3 axle trailer 4 axle trailer
Max 17,000 kg Max 24,000 kg Max 31,000 kg
Max 17,000 kg Max 24,000 kg Max 31,000 kg
Max 16,400 kg Max 22,700 kg Max 29,000 kg
Max 17,000 kg Max 24,000 kg Max 31,000 kg
Maximum GVW
4 axle truck with: 2 axle trailer 3 axle trailer 4 axle trailer
Max. 47,600 kg Max 53,500 kg Max 53,500 kg
Max. 48,600 kg Max. 53,500 kg Max. 53,500 kg
Max. 41,900 kg Max. 48,200 kg Max. 49,000 kg
Max. 46,000 kg Max. 53,000 kg Max. 53,500 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 7: Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Combination
Note: * The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle group on a semi-trailer with a spread greater than 3.0 m up to 3.6 m is 24 000 kg and the maximum allowable gvw is 47,000 kg summer and 48,000 kg winter on provincial highways or portions of provincial highways listed in Appendix E of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulations, 2010
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max 23.0 m Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m
Box Length Max 16.2 m
TRUCK TRACTOR
Wheelbase Max. 6.2 m
Tandem Axle Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
SEMI TRAILER
Length Max 16.2 m
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m Max 12.5 m
Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m radius
Effective Overhang
Max 35% of wheelbase
Tandem Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Group Spread
Min 2.4 m Max 3.7 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle Group
Min 3.0 m
Single to Tridem Axle Group
Min 5.0 m
Tandem to Tandem Axle
Min 5.0 m
Tandem to Tridem Axle Group
Min 5.5 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Steer Axle Group Max. 6,000 kg Max. 6,000 kg Max. 6,000 kg Max. 6,000 kg
Drive Axle Group
Single Axle Group Max. 9,100 kg Max 10,000 kg Max. 8,200 kg Max 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Group Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Semi Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Group Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10 000 kg Max. 8.200 kg Max. 10 000 kg
Tan. Axle Group Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18 000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18 000 kg
Tri. Axle Group: Spread 2.4m-3.0m Spread >3.0m-3.6m Spread> 3.0m-3.6m Spread >3.6m-3.7m
Max 21 000 kg Max 23 000 kg Max 24 000 kg Max 24 000 kg
Max 21 000 kg Max 23 000 kg Max 24 000 kg Max 24 000 kg
Max 20 000 kg Max 20 000 kg Max20 000 kg
Max 21 000 kg Max 23 000 kg Max 24 000 kg
Maximum GVW
2 axle truck, single axle trailer
Max. 24 200 kg 26 000 kg Max. 22 400 kg 26 000 kg
2 axle truck, tan. axle trailer
Max. 32 100 kg 34 000 kg Max. 28 700 kg 34 000 kg
3 axle truck, single axle trailer
Max. 32 100 kg 34 000 kg Max. 28 700 kg 34 000 kg
3 axle truck, tan. Axle trailer
Max. 40 000 kg 42 000 kg Max. 35 000 kg 42 000 kg
Three axle truck, Tri. Axle trailer with Tri. Spread: 2.4m-3.0m >3.0m-3.6m >3.0m-3.6m * >3.6m-3.7m
Max. 44 000 kg Max. 46 000 kg Max. 47 000 kg Max. 47 000 kg
Max. 45 000 kg Max. 47 000 kg Max. 48 000 kg Max. 48 000 kg
Max. 40 500 kg Max. 40 500 kg Max. 40 500 kg
Max. 45 000 kg Max. 47 000 kg Max. 48 000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 8: A-Train (Applies to all truck tractors in combination with a semi-trailer towing either a full trailer or a semi-trailer with an A-dolly_
Note 1: Weight Restriction 2: The maximum allowable weight on a full trailer is restricted Note 2: The weight of the second trailer must not exceed the weight of the tractor drive axle(s) plus the weight of the axle(s) on the first semi-trailer.
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max 26.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m Height Max 4.15 m
Box Length Max 20.0 m
TRUCK TRACTOR
Wheelbase Max. 6.2 m
Tan. Axle Spread Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
SEMI TRAILER
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m radius
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Single or Tan. Axle Group
Min 3.0 m
Tan. to Tan. Axle Min 5.0 m
Diimension “A” Not Controlled
AXLE WEIGHT LIMITS
Axle Primary Secondary & Municipal
Winter Winter
Steer Axle Max 6,000 kg Max 6,000 kg Max 6,000kg Max 6,000 kg
Drive Axle
Single Axle Max 9,100 kg Max 10,000 kg Max 8,200 kg Max 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Max 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Semi Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Max 9,100 kg Max 10,000 kg Max 8,200 kg Max 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Max 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 8: A-Train (cont’d)
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Max. GVW Secondary/Municipal Highway Max. GVW
Winter Weight
Winter Weight
TRUCK LEAD SEMI TRAILER 2nd
SEMI TRAILER
2 Axle Truck Tractor
Single Axle 2 single axles, 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group, or 2 tan. axle groups
42,400 kg 46 000 kg 38,800 kg 46 000 kg
Tan. Axle 2 single axles 50,300 kg 53 000 kg 45,100 kg 53 000 kg
Tan. Axle 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group, or 2 tan. axle groups
53,500 kg 53 000 kg 49,000 kg 53 000 kg
3 Axle Truck Tractor
Single Axle 2 single axles 50,300 kg 53 000 kg 45,100 kg 53 000 kg
Single Axle 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group, or 2 tan. axle groups
53,500 kg 53 000 kg 49,000 kg 53 000 kg
Tan. Axle 2 single axles, 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group, or 2 tan. axle groups
53,500 kg 53 000 kg 49,000 kg
53 000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 9: B-Train (Applies to all truck tractors in combination with a semi-trailer towing another semi-trailer attached to a fifth
wheel mounted on the rear of the first semi-trailer)
Note 1: The maximum spread on a tridem axle group is 3.1 m *Note 2: The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle group on a B-train is 24,000 kg on provincial highways or portions of provincial highways listed in Appendix E of The
Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulations, 2010.
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT Overall Length Max 26.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m Box Length Max 20.0 m
TRUCK TRACTOR
Wheelbase Max. 6.2 m Tan. Axle Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
LEAD SEMI TRAILER
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m
radius Fifth Wheel Position
No more than 0.3 m behind rearmost axle
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Group Spread
Min 2.4 m Max 3.1 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
SECOND SEMI TRAILER
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m
radius Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Group Spread
Min 2.4 m Max 3.1 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Single, Tan., or Tri. Axle Group
Min 3.0 m
Tan. Axle to Tan. Axle
Min 5.0 m
Tan. Axle to Tri. Axle
Min 5.5 m
Tri. Axle to Tri. Axle
Min 6.0 m
AXLE WEIGHT LIMITS
Axle Primary Secondary & Municipal
Winter Winter
Steer Axle Max 6,000 kg Max 6,000 kg Max 6,000kg Max 6,000 kg
Drive Axle
Single Axle Max 9,100 kg Max 10,000 kg Max 8,200 kg Max 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Max 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Semi Trailer Axle Group
Tan. Axle Max 17,000 kg Max 18,000 kg Max 14,500 kg Max 18,000 kg
Tri. Axle Spread 2.4 - <3.0m Spread 3.0 – 3.1 m Spread 3.0 – 3.1 m*
Max 21,000 kg Max 23,000 kg Max 24 000 kg
Max 21,000 kg Max 23,000 kg Max 24,000 kg
Max 20,000 kg Max 20,000 kg
Max 21,000 kg Max 23,000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 9: B-Train (cont’d)
Note 2: The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle group on a B-train is 24,000 kg and the maximum gvw is 63,500 kg on provincial highways or portions of provincial highways listed in Appendix E of The Vehicle Weight and
Dimension Regulations, 2010.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Max. GVW
Secondary/Municipal Highway Max. GVW
Winter Secondary Winter
Municipal Winter
TRUCK LEAD SEMI TRAILER 2nd
SEMI TRAILER
2 Axle Truck Tractor
Tan. axle group Tan. axle group 49,100 kg 52,000 kg 43,200 kg 52,000 kg 52,000 kg
Tan. axle group Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m - <3.0 m
53,100 kg 55,000 kg 48,700 kg 55,000 kg 54,500 kg
Tan. axle group Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m-3.1 m
55,100 kg 57,000 kg 48,700 kg 57,000 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-<3.0m
Tan. axle group 53,100 kg 55 000 kg 48,700 kg 55 000 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m-3.1 m
Tan. axle group 55,100 kg 57,000 kg 48,700 kg 57,000 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-<3.0m
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-<3.0m
62 500 kg 58 000 kg 54,500 kg 58 000 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-<3.0m
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m
62 500 kg 60 000 kg 54,500 kg 60 000 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-<3.0m
62 500 kg 60 000 kg 54,500 kg 60 000 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m
62 500 kg 62 500 kg 54,500 kg 62 500 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1 m (Note 2)
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m-3.1 m (Note 2)
63 500 kg 63 500 kg N/A 63 500 kg 54,500 kg
3 Axle Truck Tractor
Tan. axle group Tan. axle group 57,000 kg 60,000 kg 49,500 kg 60,000 kg 54,500 kg
Tan. axle group Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-<3.0 m
61,000 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg
Tan. axle group Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m-3.1 m
62,500 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-<3.0m
Tan. axle group 61,000 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m
Tan. axle group 62,500 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg 62,500 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m (Note 2)
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m-3.1 (Note 2)
63,500 kg 62,500 kg N/A 62,500 kg 54,500 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m (Note 2)
Tan. Axle group 63,500 kg 63,500 kg 63,500 kg 63,500 kg 54,500 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 10: C-Train (Applies to all truck tractors in combination with a semi-trailer towing another full trailer attached to the
first semi-trailer by means of a C-dolly)
Note 1: Weight Restriction 2: The maximum allowable weight on a full trailer is restricted. Note 2: The weight of the second trailer must not exceed the weight of the tractor drive axle(s) plus the weight of the axle(s) on the first semi-trailer.
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max 26.0 m Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m
Box Length Max 20.0 m
TRUCK TRACTOR
Wheelbase Max. 6.2 m
Tan. Axle Spread Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
LEAD SEMI TRAILER
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m radius
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Hitch Offset Max 1.8 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
SECOND SEMI TRAILER
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
C DOLLY DRAWBAR
Length Max 2.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single to Single, or Tan. Axle Group
Min 3.0 m
Tan. to Tan. Axle Min 5.0 m Dimension “A” Not Controlled
AXLE WEIGHT LIMITS
Axle Primary Secondary & Municipal
Winter Winter
Steer Axle Max 6,000 kg Max 6,000 kg Max 6,000kg Max 6,000 kg
Drive Axle
Single Axle Max 9,100 kg 10,000 kg Max 8,200 kg 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Max 17,000 kg 18,000 kg Max 14,500 kg 18,000 kg
Semi Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Max 9,100 kg 10,000 kg Max 8,200 kg 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Max 17,000 kg 18,000 kg Max 14,500 kg 18,000 kg
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Max. GVW
Secondary/Municipal Max. GVW
Winter Winter TRUCK LEAD SEMI TRAILER 2
nd SEMI TRAILER
2 Axle Truck Single Axle Group 2 single axles, or 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group
42,400 kg 46,000 kg 38,800 kg 46,000 kg
Tan. axle group 2 single axles 50,300 kg 54,000 kg 45,100 kg 54,000 kg
Tan. axle group 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group 58,200 kg 60,500 kg 51,400 kg 54,500 kg
3 Axle Truck Single Axle Group 2 single axles 50,300 kg 53,000 kg 45,100 kg 53,000 kg
Single Axle Group 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group 58,200 kg 60,500 kg 51,400 kg 54,500 kg Tan. axle group 2 single axles 58,200 kg 60,500 kg 51,400 kg 54,500 kg
Tan. axle group 1 single axle and 1 tan. axle group 60,500 kg 60,500 kg 55,000 kg 54,500 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 11: Intercity Bus and Recreational Vehicles (applies to all buses and recreational vehicles)
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max 14.0 m Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m Wheelbase Not Controlled
Tan. Axle Spread Min 1.2 m Max 1.85 m
Effective Overhang Max. 4.0 m
AXLE REQUIREMENTS
Overall Length 12.5m or less
Not controlled
Overall Length greater than 12.5m
Min. 3 axles
WEIGHT LIMITS
Steer Axle Group Max. 7,300 kg
Single Axle (single tires) Max 6,000 kg
Single Axle (dual tires) Max 9,100 kg
Single Half Axle Unit Max 15,100 kg
Tan. Axle Group Max 17,000 kg
Single Drive Axle with single tires
13,300 kg
Single Drive Axle with dual tires 16,400 kg
Single-Half Axle Unit (2 drive axles, one with single tires and one with dual tires) 22,400 kg
Tan. Drive Axle Group, both with dual tires 24,300 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 12: Tridem Drive Straight Truck (The information contained in this schedule applies to all trucks equipped with a
single steering axle and a tridem drive axle group.)
Note 1: All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices must be unlocked while operating on a public highway. Note 2: Tridem drive trucks are not allowed to tow a full trailer
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Length Max 12.5 m
Width Max 2.6 m Height Max 4.15 m
Wheelbase Min 6.6 m Tri. Axle Spread Min 2.4 m
Max 2.8 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
Effective Overhang Max 4.0 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary And Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Steering Axle Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Tri. Drive Axle Group
Axle Spread 2.4m - <2.7m
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Axle Spread 2.7m - 2.8m
Max. 22,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Maximum GVW
Axle Spread 2.4m - <2.7m
Max. 28,300 kg Max. 28,300 kg Max. 27,300 kg Max. 28,300 kg
Axle Spread 2.7m - 2.8m
Max. 29,300 kg Max. 29,300 kg Max. 27,300 kg Max. 28,300 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 13: Tridem Drive Truck - Pony Trailer Combination (The information contained in this schedule applies to
all trucks equipped with a single steering axle and a tridem drive axle group in combination with a pony trailer)
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max. 23.0 m
Width Max. 2.6 m Height Max. 4.15 m
Box Length Max. 20.5 m
TRUCK
Wheelbase Min. 6.6 m Tri. Axle Spread Min. 2.4 m
Max. 2.8 m Effective Overhang Max. 4.0 m
Track Width Min. 2.5 m Max. 2.6 m
Hitch Offset Max. 2.6 m
PONY TRAILER
Length Max. 12.5 m Wheelbase* Min. 6.25 m
Tan. Axle Group Spread Min. 1.0 m Max. 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Group Spread Min. 2.4 m Max. 2.5 m
Track Width Min. 2.5 m Max. 2.6 m
Effective Overhang** Max. 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Tri. Axle Group
Min. 3.0 m
Tan. Axle Group to Tri. Axle Group
Min. 5.5 m
Tri. Axle Group to Tri. Axle Group
Min. 5.6 m
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Note 1: All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices must be unlocked while operating on a public highway.
Configuration 13: Tridem Drive Truck - Pony Trailer Combination (cont’d)
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Steering Axle Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Min. 27% of drive
axles at all times to
a max 7,300 kg
Tri. Drive Axle Group
Axle Spread 2.4m - <2.7m Max. 21,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Axle Spread 2.7m - 2.8m Max. 22,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Pony Trailer
Single Axle, with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Tan. Axle, with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Tri Axle, with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 15,000 kg Max 16,500 kg
Max. 15,000 kg Max 16,500 kg
Max. 15,000 kg Max. 16,500 kg
Max. 15,000 kg Max 16,500 kg
Maximum GVW
Truck Axle Spread 2.4m-<2.7m Single Axle Pony with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 35,500 kg Max. 36,000 kg
Max. 35,500 kg Max. 36,000 kg
Max. 34,500 kg Max. 35,000 kg
Max. 35,500 kg Max. 36,000 kg
Truck Axle Spread 2.4m-<2.7m Tan. Axle Pony with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 39,300 kg Max 40,300 kg
Max. 39,300 kg Max. 40,300 kg
Max. 38,300 kg Max. 39,300 kg
Max. 39,300 kg Max. 40,300 kg
Truck Axle Spread 2.4m-<2.7m Tri. Axle Pony with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max 43,300 kg Max. 44,800 kg
Max. 43,300 kg Max. 44,800 kg
Max. 42,300 kg Max. 43,800 kg
Max. 43,300 kg Max. 44,800 kg
Truck Axle Spread 2.7m-2.8m Single Axle Pony with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 36,500 kg Max. 37,000 kg
Max. 36,500 kg Max. 37,000 kg
Max. 34,500 kg Max. 35,000 kg
Max. 35,500 kg Max. 36,000 kg
Truck Axle Spread 2.7m-2.8m Tan. Axle Pony with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 40,300 kg Max. 41,300 kg
Max. 40,300 kg Max. 41,300 kg
Max. 38,300 kg Max. 39,300 kg
Max. 39,300 kg Max. 40,300 kg
Truck Axle Spread 2.7m-2.8m Tri. Axle Pony with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 44,300 kg Max. 45,800 kg
Max. 44,300 kg Max. 45,800 kg
Max. 42,300 kg Max. 43,800 kg
Max. 43,300 kg Max. 44,800 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 14: Tandem Steer Tridem Drive Straight Truck (Applies to all trucks equipped with a tandem steering axle
and a tridem drive axle group.)
Note 1: Tridem drive trucks are not allowed to tow a full trailer. Note 2: All three axles in tridem drive axle group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices must be unlocked while operating on a highway.
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT Overall Length Max 14.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m
TRUCK
Wheelbase Min. 7.7 m
Tan. Steer Axle Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tri. Drive Axle Spread
Min 2.4 m Max 3.1 m
Track Width Min. 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
Effective Overhang
Max 4.0 m
Tri. Axle Spread Min. Wheelbase
2.4 m - < 2.8 m 7.7 m 2.8 m - < 3.0 m 7.8 m
3.0 m – 3.1 m 7.9 m
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Tan. Steer Axle Min. 40% of drive axles at all times to a max. 13,600 kg
Min. 40% of drive axles at all times to a max. 13,600 kg
Min. 40% of drive axles at all times to a max. 11,000 kg
Min. 40% of drive axles at all times to a max. 11,000 kg
Tri. Drive Axle Axle Spread 2.4 m - < 2.8 m 2.8 m - < 3.0 m 3.0 m – 3.1 m
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
Max GVW
Axle Spread 2.4 m - < 2.8 m 2.8 m - < 3.0 m 3.0 m – 3.1 m
Max. 34,600 kg Max. 35,600 kg Max. 36,600 kg
Max. 34,600 kg Max. 35,600 kg Max. 36,600 kg
Max. 31,000 kg Max. 31,000 kg Max. 31,000 kg
Max. 32,000 kg Max. 32,000 kg Max. 34,000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 15: Tandem Steer Tridem Drive Straight Truck - Pony Trailer Combination (Applies to all trucks
equipped with a tandem steering axle and a tridem drive axle group in combination with a pony trailer.)
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max. 23.0 m
Width Max. 2.6 m
Height Max. 4.15 m
Box Length Max. 21.0 m
TRUCK
Wheelbase Min. 7.7 m
Tan. Steer Axle Spread
Min. 1.0 m Max. 1.85 m
Tri. Drive Axle Spread
Min. 2.4 m Max. 3.1 m
Effective Overhang Max. 4.0 m
Track Width Min. 2.5 m Max. 2.6 m
Hitch Offset Max. 2.6 m
Tri. Axle Spread Min. Wheelbase
2.4 m - < 2.8 m 7.7 m
2.8 m - < 3.0 m 7.8 m
3.0 m – 3.1 m 7.9 m
PONY TRAILER
Length Max. 12.5 m
Wheelbase* Min. 6.25 m
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min. 1.0 m Max. 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Group Spread
Min. 2.4 m Max. 2.5 m
Track Width Min. 2.5 m Max. 2.6 m
Effective Overhang**
Max. 4.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single Axle to Tri. Axle Group
Min. 3.0 m
Tan. Axle Group to Tri. Axle Group
Min. 5.5 m
Tri. Axle Group to Tri. Axle Group
Min. 6.0 m
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 15: Tandem Steer Tridem Drive Straight Truck - Pony Trailer Combination (cont’d)
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal Highway
Winter Weight Secondary Winter Municipal Winter
Tan. Steer Axle Group (Min. 40% of drive)
Max. 13,600 kg Max. 13,600 kg Max. 11,000 kg Max. 13,600 kg Max. 11,000 kg
Tri. Drive Axle Group
Axle Spread 2.4 m - <2.7 m 2.7 m - <3.0 m 3.0 m - 3.1 m
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
Pony Trailer
Single Axle, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Max. 7,200 kg Max. 7,700 kg
Tan. Axle, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Max. 11,000 kg Max. 12,000 kg
Tri Axle, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 15,000 kg Max. 16,500 kg
Max. 15,000 kg Max. 16,500 kg
Max. 15,000 kg Max. 16,500 kg
Max. 15,000 kg Max. 16,500 kg
Max. 15,000 kg Max. 16,500 kg
Maximum GVW
Truck Axle Spread 2.4 m - <2.7 m
Single Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 41,800 kg Max. 42,300 kg
Max. 41,800 kg Max. 42,300 kg
Max. 38,200 kg Max. 38,700 kg
Max. 41,800 kg Max. 42,300 kg
Max. 39,200 kg Max. 39,700 kg
Tan. Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 45,600 kg Max. 46,600 kg
Max. 45,600 kg Max. 46,600 kg
Max. 42,000 kg Max. 43,000 kg
Max. 45,600 kg Max. 46,600 kg
Max. 43,000 kg Max. 44,000 kg
Tri. Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 49,600 kg Max. 51,100 kg
Max. 49,600 kg Max. 51,100 kg
Max. 46,000 kg Max. 47,500 kg
Max. 49,600 kg Max. 51,100 kg
Max. 47,000 kg Max. 48,500 kg
Truck Axle Spread 2.7 m - <3.0 m
Single Axle Pony with Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 42,800 kg Max. 43,300 kg
Max. 42,800 kg Max. 43,300 kg
Max. 38,200 kg Max. 38,700 kg
Max. 42,800 kg Max. 43,300 kg
Max. 39,200 kg Max. 39,700 kg
Tan. Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 46,600 kg Max. 47,600 kg
Max. 46,600 kg Max. 47,600 kg
Max. 42,000 kg Max. 43,000 kg
Max. 46,600 kg Max. 47,600 kg
Max. 43,000 kg Max. 44,000 kg
Tri. Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 50,600 kg Max. 52,100 kg
Max. 50,600 kg Max. 52,100 kg
Max. 46,000 kg Max. 47,500 kg
Max. 50,600 kg Max. 52,100 kg
Max. 47,000 kg Max. 48,500 kg
Truck Axle Spread 3.0 m - <3.1 m
Single Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 43,800 kg Max. 44,300 kg
Max. 43,800 kg Max. 44,300 kg
Max. 38,200 kg Max. 38,700 kg
Max. 43,800 kg Max. 44,300 kg
Max. 41,200 kg Max. 41,700 kg
Tan. Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 47,600 kg Max. 48,600 kg
Max. 47,600 kg Max. 48,600 kg
Max. 42,000 kg Max. 43,000 kg
Max. 47,600 kg Max. 48,600 kg
Max. 45,000 kg Max. 46,000 kg
Tri. Axle Pony, Wheelbase: 6.25m-7.50m >7.50m
Max. 51,600 kg Max. 53,100 kg
Max. 51,600 kg Max. 53,100 kg
Max. 46,000 kg Max. 47,500 kg
Max. 51,600 kg Max. 53,100 kg
Max. 49,000 kg Max. 50,500 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Notes:
*The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle group on a semi-trailer with a spread greater than 3.0 m up to 3.6 m is 24 000 kg and the maximum allowable gvw is 53,300 kg on provincial highways or portions of provincial highways listed in Appendix E of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulations, 2010 ** All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices must be unlocked while operating on a highway
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length: Max 26.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m
Box Length Max 16.2 m
TRUCK TRACTOR
Wheelbase Min 6.6 m Max 6.8 m
Tri. Axle Spread Min 2.4 m Max 2.8 m
Tri. Axle Track Width
Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
SEMI TRAILER
Length Max 16.2 m
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m Max 12.5 m
Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m radius
Effective Overhang
Max 35% of wheelbase
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Group Spread **
Min 2.4 m Max 3.7 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Tri. to Single Axle Min 3.0 m
Tri. to Tan. Axle Min 5.5 m
Tri. to Tri. Axle Min 6.0 m
Configuration 16: Tridem Drive Truck Tractor-Semi-trailer Combination (Applies to all truck tractors equipped with a
tridem drive axle group in combination with a semi-trailer.)
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Secondary and Municipal
Winter Weight Winter Weight
Steer Axle Group (Min 27% of drive Axle)
Max. 7,300 kg Max. 7,300 kg Max. 7,300 kg Max. 7,300 kg
Tri. Drive Axle Group
Axle Spread 2.4 m - <2.7 m 2.7 m - 2.8 m
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg
Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Semi Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Group Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10,000 kg Max. 8.200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Group Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Tri. Axle Group: Spread 2.4m-3.0m Spread >3.0m-3.6m Spread >3.0m-3.6m* Spread >3.6m-3.7m
Max 21 000 kg Max 23 000 kg Max 24 000 kg Max 24 000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg Max. 24,000 kg Max. 24,000 kg
Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg Max. 24,000 kg
Maximum GVW
Truck Axle Spread 2.4 m - <2.7 m and trailer with: Single Axle Tan. Axle Trin Axle, Spread: 2.4m-3.0m >3.0m-3.6m >3.0m-3.6m* >3.6m-3.7m
Max. 37,400 kg Max. 45,300 kg Max. 49,300 kg Max. 51,300 kg Max. 52,300 kg Max. 52,300 kg
Max. 38,300 kg Max. 46,300 kg Max. 49,300 kg Max. 51,300 kg Max. 52,300 kg Max. 52,300 kg
Max. 35,500 kg Max. 41,800 kg Max. 47,300 kg Max. 47,300 kg Max. 47,300 kg
Max. 38,300 kg Max. 46,300 kg Max. 49,300 kg Max. 51,300 kg Max. 52,300 kg
Truck Axle Spread 2.7 m - 2.8 m and trailer with: Single Axle Tan, Axle Tri, Axle, Spread: 2.4m-3.0m >3.0m-3.6m >3.0m-3.6m* >3.6m-3.7m
Max. 38,400 kg Max. 46,300 kg Max. 50,300 kg Max. 52,300 kg Max. 53,300 kg Max. 53,300 kg
Max. 39,300 kg Max. 47,300 kg Max. 50,300 kg Max. 51,300 kg Max. 53,300 kg Max. 53,300 kg
Max. 35,500 kg Max. 41,800 kg Max. 47,300 kg Max. 47,300 kg Max. 47,300 kg
Max. 38,300 kg Max. 46,300 kg Max. 49,300 kg Max. 51,300 kg Max. 52,300 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Configuration 17: Tridem Drive Truck Tractor B-Train Combination (Applies to all truck tractors equipped with a tridem
drive axle group in combination with a semi-trailer towing another semi-trailer attached to a fifth wheel mounted on the rear of the first trailer.)
Note 1: All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices must be unlocked while operating on a highway. Note 2: The maximum spread on a tridem axle group on a semi-trailer for in a B-train combination is 3.1 m * The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle group on a B-train is 24,000 kg on provincial highways or portions of provincial highways listed in Appendix E of The Vehicle
Weight and Dimension Regulations, 2010.
DIMENSION LIMITS
DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Max 26.0 m
Width Max 2.6 m
Height Max 4.15 m
Box Length Max 20.0 m
TRUCK TRACTOR
Wheelbase Min 6.6 m Max 6.8 m
Tan. Axle Spread Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Spread Min 2.4 m Max 2.8 m
Tri. Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
LEAD SEMI TRAILER
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m radius
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Group Spread
Min 2.4 m Max 3.1 m
5th
Wheel Position (behind rearmost axle
Max. 0.3 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
SECOND SEMI TRAILER
Wheelbase Min 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Max. 2.0 m radius
Tan. Axle Group Spread
Min 1.0 m Max 1.85 m
Tri. Axle Group Spread
Min 2.4 m Max 3.1 m
Track Width Min 2.5 m Max 2.6 m
Sum of Trailer Wheelbase
Max 17.0 m
INTERAXLE SPACINGS
Single to Single, Tan., or Tri. Axle Group
Min 3.0 m
Tan. Axle to Tan. Axle
Min 5.0 m
Tan. Axle to Tri. Axle
Min 5.5 m
Tri. Axle to Tri. Axle
Min 6.0 m
AXLE WEIGHT LIMITS
Axle Primary Secondary & Municipal
Winter Winter
Steer Axle Min, 27% of drive axles at all times to a max, 7,300 kg
Max, 7,300 kg Min, 27% of drive axles at all times to a max, 7,300 kg
Max, 7,300 kg
Tri. Drive Axle
Axle Spread 2.4 m - <2.7 m
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Axle Spread 2.7 m - 2.8 m
Max. 22,000 kg Max. 22,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg Max. 21,000 kg
Semi Trailer Axle Group
Single Axle Max. 9,100 kg Max. 10.000 kg Max. 8,200 kg Max. 10,000 kg
Tan. Axle Max. 17,000 kg Max. 18,000 kg Max. 14,500 kg Max. 18,000 kg
Tri. Axle Spread 2.4 - <3.0m Spread 3.0 – 3.1 m Spread 3.0 – 3.1 m*
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg Max. 24,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg Max. 24,000 kg
Max. 20,000 kg Max. 20,000 kg
Max. 21,000 kg Max. 23,000 kg
This guide is only a summary of The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Amendment Regulations 2014 and does not
include all details
Note 2: The maximum allowable weight on a tridem axle group on a B-train is 24,000 kg and the maximum gvw is 63,500 kg on provincial highways or portions of provincial highways listed in Appendix E of The Vehicle Weight and
Dimension Regulations, 2010.
Configuration 17: Tridem Drive Truck Tractor B-Train Combination (cont’d)
WEIGHT LIMITS
Primary Highway Max. GVW
Secondary/Municipal Highway Max. GVW
Winter Secondary Winter
Municipal Winter
TRUCK LEAD SEMI TRAILER 2nd
SEMI TRAILER
Axle spread 2.4m-<2.7m
Tan. axle group Tan. axle group 62,300 kg 62,500 kg 56,300 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tan. axle group Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m - 3.1 m
62,500 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-3.1 m
Tan. axle group 62,500 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-3.1 m
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m - 3.1 m
62,500 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1m *
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m-3.1 m (Note 1)
63,500 kg 63,500 kg N/A 63,500 kg N/A
Axle spread 2.7m - 2.8m
Tan. axle group Tan. axle group 62,500 kg 62,500 kg 56,300 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tan. axle group Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-3.1 m
62,500 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-3.1 m
Tan. axle group 62,500 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-3.1 m
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 2.4 m-3.1 m
62,500 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg 62,500 kg 61,800 kg
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0m - 3.1m*
Tri. Axle Group, Spread 3.0 m - 3.1 m*
63,500 kg 63,500 kg N/A 63,500 kg N/A