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Page 1: Revisions 12 Commercial Transport Policy Manual · Date TBD - 2011 Page 1 Revisions 12 Commercial Transport Policy Manual Entire Manual 1. Check all links 2. Insert blank pages as

Date TBD - 2011 Page 1

Revisions 12

Commercial Transport Policy Manual

Entire Manual

1. Check all links

2. Insert blank pages as needed to make all chapter Page 1’s start on the right side

1st round changes that are weightier than just spelling or punctuation are in blue

Late changes are shown in brown

Table of Contents

Section Page From To

8.1 1-II From: 8.1 Pilot Car and Sign Requirements

To: 8.1 Pilot Car and Lamp Requirements

Chapter 1 – Licensing and Insurance Guidelines and Permits

Section Page From To

1.2.7 1-18 Remove: One of the “vi. Charter/Private Bus” rows as they are duplicate

1.4.6 1-25 Remove: Basic: $112 Optional: $22

Add: Basic: $117 Optional: $23

1.6.1 1-29 Remove: www.th.gov.bc.ca./rpt/index.htm

Add: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/rpt/

1.7.3.D 1-38 Remove: www.th.gov.bc.ca/CVSE/reference_ publication/booklets1-6/pdf/MV1660_Farm_Vehicles.pdf

Add: http://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Documents/farm-vehicle.pdf

Chapter 2 – Motor Fuel Guidelines and Permits

Section Page From To

Chapter 3 – General Permit Guidelines and Information

Section Page From To

TOC 1 From: 3.3.2 TPS Web

To: 3.3.2 onRouteBC and TPS Web

3.3.2 3-4

From: 3.3.2 TPS Web

To: 3.3.2 onRouteBC and TPS Web

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3.3.2 3-4 From: On October 31, 2008…… except when maintenance is required.

To: Online permitting is transitioning from the previous system, Transportation Permitting System (TPS), to onRouteBC. The new system will allow commercial carriers to create a profile with their company and vehicle information, apply for permits, make payments, and produce a map of the approved route. In many cases, the online systems are able to auto-approve and issue a permit to carriers without ministry staff involvement. Further information about onRouteBC and what permits are currently available can be found at: https://onroutebc.gov.bc.ca/

3.3.2.A 3-4 From: 3.3.2.A. Permits

Term Oversize Permits…

…FR Application In addition…. search function

To: 3.3.2.A onRouteBC Registration Process To complete the onRouteBC registration process, the following is required:

• A Business, Personal, or Basic BCeID account To obtain a BCeID account, apply online at the BCeID Website at http://www.bceid.ca or by calling the BCeID Helpdesk at 1-888-356-2741 for more information.

• An email account • A phone number • The address used for

registration/licensing of the vehicle Once all the above requirements are met, follow the online instructions at: https://onroutebc.gov.bc.ca/

3.3.2.B 3-4 From: 3.3.2.B Registration Process

To: 3.3.2.B TPS Registration Process

3.4.2.B 3-7 From: …commodity and or load being transported.

To: …. commodity (load) being transported.

3.8.7 3-18 Remove: 2016 General Holiday Travel Restrictions

Add: 2018 General Holiday Restrictions. (See below this section)

3.8.4.B 3-17 Remove: Bob.Moore

Add: [email protected]

3.13 3-30 Remove: Hank Glover Add: Kim Bedell (250) 784-2374

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2018 GENERAL HOLIDAY TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS 2

01

8

General Holiday From To

New Years Day 15:30 on Sunday, December 31 00:01 on Tuesday, January 2

Family Day 00:01 on Sunday, February 11 00:01 on Tuesday, February 13

Good Friday 15:30 on Thursday, March 29 00:01 on Saturday, March 31

Easter Sunday 15:30 on Saturday, March 31 00:01 on Monday, April 2

Victoria Day 00:01 on Sunday, May 20 00:01 on Tuesday, May 22

Canada Day 15:30 on Saturday, June 30 00:01 on Monday, July 2

BC Day 00:01 on Sunday, August 5 00:01 on Tuesday, August 7

Labour Day 00:01 on Sunday, September 2 00:01 on Tuesday, September 4

Thanksgiving Day 00:01 on Sunday, October 7 00:01 on Tuesday, October 9

Remembrance Day 15:30 on Saturday, November 10 00:01 on Monday, November 12

Christmas Day 00:01 on Monday, December 24 00:01 on Thursday, December 27

Boxing Day

Chapter 4 – Commodities Guidelines and Permits

Section Page From To

4.2.5.B 4-4 Remove: B from 2nd bullet

Add: Create new bullet below: Overall length of a B train 27.5 m (legal length)

4.4.2.B d)

4-25 Remove: These frame extensions referred to in Paragraphs (a)(b) and (c) must be of adequate strength to support the load and load securement must comply with Division 35 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations

Add: These frame extensions referred to in Paragraphs (a)(b) and (c) must be of adequate strength to support the load.

4.5.1 4-30 Remove: (Under “Additional Comments” Bottom of page): Single axle jeep….. minimum of 4.5 m ahead of front bunk, whichever is less

Add: Single axle jeep…… maximum of 4.5 m ahead of front bunk, whichever is less

4.5.1 4-31

Remove: (“Additional Comments ”for both at top of page): Single axle jeep….. minimum of 4.5 m ahead of front bunk, whichever is less

Add: Single axle jeep….. maximum of 4.5 m ahead of front bunk, whichever is less

4.5.2 4-32 Add as shown at end of document: another steer axle to last diagram for Tandem Steer

4.5.2 4-33 Remove as shown at end of document: jeep from 6 axle logging truck with dog logger

4.5.2 4-33 Add as shown at end of document: another steer axle to last diagram.

4.5.2 4-33 Remove (in additional comments for *Unprocessed poles):

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“…with conditions described in 4.2.7.B (I).”

4.5.4 4-34 Under Additional Comments - Remove: Carriers are reminded….Regulations

4.5.6.D 4-37 From: Heading: - OAW

To: OAL

4.6.1 4-38 Remove: Hank Glover Add: Kim Bedell (250) 784-2374

Chapter 5 – Vehicle Guidelines and Permits

Section Page From To

TOC 1 From: 5.3.2 Concrete Pumper Trucks and Pump Trailers

To: 5.3.2 Concrete Pumper Trucks, Telescopic Conveyors and Pump Trailers

5.1 Add: Definition of ‘Non-TAC Vehicle’ from 5.3.7

5.3.2 5-5 From: 5.3.2 Concrete Pumper Trucks and Pump Trailers

To: 5.3.2 Concrete Pumper Trucks, Telescopic Conveyor Trucks and Pump Trailers

5.3.2.A 5-5 From: 5.3.2.A. Concrete Pumper Trucks

To: 5.3.2.A. Concrete Pumper and Telescopic Conveyor Trucks

5.3.2.A 5-5 From: …provided the concrete pumper complies with…

To: ….provided the concrete pumper or telescopic conveyor complies with…

5.3.2.A 5-5 From (underneath the “Commercial Transport Permit Conditions” header): Concrete Pumper Trucks

To: Concrete Pumper and Telescopic Conveyor Trucks

5.3.2.A 5-5 From (chart title): CONCRETE PUMPER TRUCK AND PUMP TRAILERS (TRACTOR EXCEEDS 14,000 KG TARE WEIGHT)

To (chart title): CONCRETE PUMPER AND TELESCOPIC CONVEYOR TRUCKS

5.3.2.A 5-5 Remove (under Min. wheelbase, for a Tandem/Tandem): -12.5 m

5.3.2.A.1 5-5 From (under Note 1 below the table): No life, pusher or tag axles allowed.

To: No lift, pusher or tag axles allowed.

5.3.3.C 5-9 From: ii) A review of…. email

To: ii) A review of BC’s All Terrain Crane Policy is

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[email protected] planned for 2017/2018. Pending the outcome of that review, Letters of Authorization may be available for permits to operate all terrain cranes with boom removed up to 16.5 m overall length and maximum 7 axles. For details and to apply for authorization, email [email protected]

5.3.3.C 5-9 Remove: iii) Pending the…. All Terrain Crane Policy are intended.

5.3.4.C 5-12 From: STWB (from table heading)

To: TWB (In table heading)

5.3.4.C 5-12 From: “STWB” means semi-trailer wheelbase measured from the kingpin to the turn centre of the trailer.

To: “TWB” means trailer wheelbase measured from the hitch to the turn centre of the trailer.

5.3.4.C 5-12 Remove: FPK column (title and n/a)

5.3.4.C 5-12 Remove: “FPK” means the front projection measured from the kingpin forward.

5.3.6.D 5-20 Remove: Jeff Monty

Add: Jan Lansing

5.3.7.A *See End of Document*

5.3.8.F 5-27 Add under NOTES: 4. “Height limit exemption items”, under Term Permit for: Service Rigs: includes “rod basket, fall protection mounts, lighting and cords, anchor lift points, handrails, monkey board, and snow and ice build-up during winter operations.” Pumper Trucks: includes “handrails, additional safety equipment, lighting and cords, mixing hoppers, and snow and ice build-up during winter operations.” 5. No lift or tag axle allowed, all tridem axles must be drive axles. 6. Service rigs are limited to a speed not greater than 80 km/hr when it is safe (inclement weather) to drive on the highway. If inclement weather or poor road conditions are encountered, this speed must be substantially reduced.

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7. Rathole auger trucks are allowed under this permit; the truck must not exceed max speed of 80 kmh at all times, and must meet legal vehicle dimensions, except a maximum width of 2.9 m will be permitted. Overall height not to exceed 4.15 m.

5.3.9 5-30 Remove (on the truck diagram between the steer and drive axle: min 5.0 m xx

5.3.12.A i)

5-34 From: Exceptions….. reduced for empty travel.

To: Exceptions allowing wider trailers may be granted for extraordinary loads in order to allow the trailer and running gear to be half the width of the wide load, to accommodate loads with unusual stability requirements, or when the height of the load must be reduced to accommodate immovable height restrictions on a route. If possible these trailers must be reduced for empty travel. Requests to operate vehicles in excess of the widths stated above are to be referred to [email protected] . Consideration will only be given to requests to transport extraordinary loads such as turbines, transformers, etc.

5.3.12.A iii)

5-34 From: ….18.3 m from the kingpin to the last axle…. …..may be granted for extraordinary loads by the Manager, Commercial Transport where the proposed route allows. When possible….

To: ….18.3 m from the kingpin to the centre of the last axle of the semi-trailer…. …may be granted for extraordinary loads, where the proposed route allows. Requests for exceptions can be sent to [email protected]. When possible…

5.3.12.A iv)

5-35 Remove: Requests to operate vehicles in excess of the widths stated in paragraph (A) (i) are to be referred to the Victoria office. Consideration will only be given to requests to transport extraordinary loads such as turbines, transformers, etc.

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5.3.16.B 5-46 Remove: …. in this Chapter, the Motor vehicle Act Regulations,.… where applicable.

Add: …. in section 6.3 of Chapter 6, the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations,…..where applicable.

5.5.1 5-53 Remove: Hank Glover Add: Kim Bedell (250) 784-2374

5.5.1 5-53 Add:(Below Jan Lansings name) Commercial Transport Policy Advisors: Nicole Hilborne Phone: 250-953-4017 Email: [email protected] Richard Mawhinney Phone: 250-953-4073 Email: [email protected]

Chapter 6 – Heavy Haul and Extraordinary Load Guidelines

Section Page From To

6.3.2.C Delete TRAX permit section if covered in new reg schedule

6.3.3.C iii

6-20 Remove under Highway 52: Bullet 3 completely, Bullet 2, From Tumbler Ridge……Bridge.

Add: Bullet 2 – From Hart Hwy 97S to Hwy 2

6.3.3.C 6-20 • South Peace 85 Tonne Routes - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/85-tonne/south_peace.pdf

6.3.3.C 6-20 • North Peace 85 Tonne Routes - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/85-tonne/north_peace.pdf

6.3.3.C 6-20 • Fort Nelson 85 Tonne Routes - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/85-tonne/ft_nelson.pdf

6.3.3.C 6-21 • Peace 85 Tonne Routes - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/85-tonne/key_map.pdf

6.3.3.D 6-22 • South Peace 16 and 24 Wheel Routes - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/16-24-wheeler/south_tandem_routes.pdf

6.3.3.D 6-22 • North Peace 16 and 24 Wheel Routes - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/16-24-wheeler/north_tandem_routes.pdf

6.3.3.D 6-22 • Tandem Tridem Key Map - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/16-24-wheeler/tandem_tridem_keymap.pdf

6.4.3.Ciii

6-29 Under: Average Processing Times

Under: Average Processing Times

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From: …. evaluation within 11 calendar days…. …..evaluated and processed within 19 calendar days….

To: … evaluation within 7 business days…… ….. evaluated and processed within 12 business days…..

6.4.3.C iii

6-29 New (under existing Average Processing Times paragraph): While we understand that our clients have time pressures on them, a high volume of requests for updates slows down the work approvals. We ask that clients not request special updates until at least 7 business days have passed from the time their complete information was received by the Extraordinary Load Team.

6.4.4.B 6-34 Route 49 to 97 Map - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/peace-river/49-97_map.pdf

6.4.4.B 6-34 Route 97 and Cecil Lake to 97 Map - LINK UPDATE

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/route-maps/peace-river/97-cecillake_map.pdf

6.4.4.C 6-35 Remove (under Policy (Technical Circular)): www.th.gov.bc.ca/publications/Circulars/Current/T_Circ/2001/t06-01.pdf

Add (under Policy (Technical Circular)): http://www.cvse.ca/whatsnew.html?tab=compliance

6.4.4.C 6-35 Remove (under Standard Specifications….) : www.th.gov.bc.ca/publications/const_maint/contract_serv/standardspecs.htm

Add (under Standard Specifications….): http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/engineering-standards-guidelines/standard-specifications-for-highway-construction

6.4.4.C 6-36 Remove (under DriveBC): www.drivebc.ca/cvrp

Add (under DriveBC): http://www.drivebc.ca/cvrp/index.html

6.4.4 6-30 New (under “Seasonal Load Restriction” definition): “PCLMG” means the Pilot Car Load Movement Guidelines, which are the standards for pilot car operation set out in Appendix G of the 2015 Interim Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways.

6.4.4 6-30 From: “Pilot Vehicle” means a vehicle…

To: “Pilot Car” means a vehicle…

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6.4.4.A viii)

6-32 From: ….access points encountered. Where required, police and/or CVSE….

To: …access points encountered. Any elements of pilot car operation not covered by the TMP must be done in accordance with the PCLMG. Where required, police and/or CVSE…

6.4.4.D 6-36 From: The number of pilot cars required…. number of pilot cars.

To: The number of pilot cars required will be determined by the Commercial Transport Advisor. Pilot car operation is to be done in accordance with the TMP; elements of pilot car operation not covered by the TMP, or if one is not required, must be in accordance with the PCLMG. Sample pilot car guidelines and scenarios for oversize loads that require three (3) pilot cars are noted below. The distances “A”, “B” and “C” may also be applied to loads that require a different number of pilot cars, i.e. one (1), two (2), four (4) or other numbers of pilot cars

6.5.1 6-46 From: The proposed haul must generate an ESAL count which is at least 10% less…

To: The proposed haul must generate an ESAL count which is at least 5% less…

6.5.2 NEW: 6.5.2 Shipping Containers in Transit to Gateway Ports in the Lower Mainland

Although overweight permits issued under this policy are normally for gross combination vehicle weight only, carriers transporting shipping containers to Gateway ports in the Lower Mainland may also obtain authorization for small increases above legal axle group weights, under the following conditions:

The vehicle combination must be a 10-axle B-Train, loaded with two shipping containers.

All reasonable measures that do not impede safe operation must be taken to minimize the tare weight of the vehicle combination before increases to axle group weight will be considered.

Axle group weight increases will be limited to only what is

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necessary to achieve container weights of ISO 668 maximum 30,480 kg.

A weighing program that is acceptable to the Ministry must be in place for the duration of the authorization.

Travel with increased axle group weights will only be authorized from transfer/reload facilities located in the Lower Mainland to Gateway ports located in the Lower Mainland. Where more than one suitable loading facility is available, the closest facility to the destination port should be utilized.

All other requirements of the Reducible Load Overweight Policy will continue to apply.

6.6.2 6-47 Add: (Below General Inquires) Commercial Transport Policy Advisors: Nicole Hilborne Phone: 250-953-4017 Email: [email protected] Richard Mawhinney Phone: 250-953-4073 Email: [email protected]

6.6.2 6-47 Remove: Hank Glover Add: Kim Bedell (250)-784-2374

Chapter 7 – Letters of Authorization

Section

Page From To

7.8.1 7-5 Remove: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/commercial_transport.htm

Add: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/vehicle-safety-enforcement/information-education/commercial-transport-procedures

7.8.2 7-5 Remove: Hank Glover Add: Kim Bedell (250) 784-2374

7.8.2 7-5 Add: (Below General Inquires) Commercial Transport Policy Advisors: Nicole Hilborne Phone: 250-953-4017 Email: [email protected] Richard Mawhinney

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Phone: 250-953-4073 Email: [email protected]

7.8.3 7-5 Remove: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/commercial_transport.htm

Add: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/vehicle-safety-enforcement/information-education/commercial-transport-procedures

Chapter 8 – Miscellaneous Information

Section Page From To

TOC 1 From: 8.1 Pilot Car, Sign and Lamp Requirements

To: 8.1 Pilot Car and Lamp Requirements

TOC 1 From: 8.1.3 Signs

To: Lamp Requirements

8.1 8-1 From: …prescribes the minimum standards for pilot cars…..

To: ….prescribes the legal requirements for equipment for pilot cars….

8.1 8-1 From: …. for pilot cars and signs.

To: …. for pilot cars and signs. Appendix G of the Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways, the Pilot Car Load Movement Guidelines, prescribes operation conditions required by permit and policy.

8.1.1 8-1 Remove from “Peace River Area” definition: The Peace River at Taylor further divides this area into the North and South Peace areas respectively.

8.1.1 8-1 Add new definition: “Pilot Car” a pilot car must be a single motor vehicle (no vehicle combinations).

8.1.1 8-1 Add new definition: “PCLMG” means the Pilot Car Load Movement Guidelines, which is Appendix G of the 2015 Interim Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways. The PCLMG was developed to support activities for the safe movement of oversize loads on BC highways.

8.1.2 8-1 Add directly below 8.1.2 title: Pilot car operation must be done in accordance with Division 8 of the Commercial Transport

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Regulations, Traffic Management Plans (where required), and the PCLMG.

8.1.2.A 8-1 From: 8.1.2.A Type of Vehicle A pilot car must be a single motor vehicle (no vehicle combinations)

To: 8.1.2.A Number of Pilot Cars Required The number of pilot cars required for a vehicle or load depends on the overall vehicle combination dimensions. Pilot car requirements are specified on the applicable T-Forms, which can be found at http://www.cvse.ca/whatsnew.html?tab=t-forms, or as specified on a special approval given from the Commercial Transport Department in Victoria. CVSE may require additional pilot cars depending on the overall dimensions of the vehicle/load and the route travelled.

8.1.2.B 8-1 From: 8.1.2.B Number of Pilot Car Required Please remove the title, content, table and “see section 3-7…”

To: 8.1.2.B Height Poles Section 3.2.1 of the PCLMG contains information on how and when height poles are permissible.

8.1.2.C 8-2 From: 8.1.2.C Rotating/Strobe Amber Lamps Please remove title and content

To: 8.1.2.C Two Way Radio Communication Towing Vehicle and pilot car(s) shall be equipped with compatible two-way radios. Cell phones are not acceptable as two way radio communication, as reception is not always available in all areas. Further information on radio communication can be found in Section 4.5 of the PCLMG.

8.1.2.D 8-2 Remove: 8.1.2.D Two way Radio Communication Please remove title and content

8.1.2.E 8-2 Remove: 8.1.2.E Front and Rear Projections Please remove title and content

8.1.2.F 8-2 Remove: 8.1.2.F Pilot Car Proximity Please remove title and content

8.1.2.G 8-3 Remove: 8.1.2.G Peace River Area Pilot Car Requirements

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Please remove title, content and tables.

8.1.2.G 8-3 Remove: 8.1.2.H Additional Pilot Cars May Be Required Please remove title and content

8.1.3 8-4 Remove: 8.1.3 Signs Please remove content and table.

Add: 8.1.3 Lamp Requirements

8.1.3.A 8-4 Add: 8.1.3.A. Rotating/Strobe Amber Lamps It is a condition of pilot car exemption during daylight hours for loads in excess of 3.2 m up to 3.5 m in width and up to 27.5 m long that the towing unit be equipped with and operating 1 or 2 rotating strobe lights amber in colour placed on top of the cab. The minimum acceptable sizes are 15 cm diameter for rotating lamps and 11 cm diameter for strobes. Minimum height of 12 cm applies to both lams which must emit light flashes 360 degrees. For loads/vehicles exceeding 3.5 m in width or 27.5 m in length, these lights on the towing unit may be used for additional safety.

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Visual diagram changes as per section 4.5.2 listed above.

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5.3.7 Non-TAC Vehicles

“Non-TAC Vehicle” means a vehicle that does not comply with vehicles standards set by

the Transportation Association of Canada and outlined in the Commercial Transport

Regulations., and does not include any vehicle or combination with a tridem axle group.

5.3.7.A. Long Wheelbase Truck Tractors Exceeding 6.2 m On September 26, 2016, the Council of Ministers agreed to adapt the Memorandum of Understanding Respecting a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agreement on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions. This MOU allows for tandem drive truck tractor and semi-trailer combinations as well as tandem drive truck tractor and two semi-trailer (B-Train) combinations to have tractors with wheelbases exceeding 6.2 m, provided the semi-trailer(s) wheelbase is reduced accordingly. This was adopted to allow space on the truck tractor for emissions control equipment, to improve driver comfort, and to allow for larger sleeper berths. Further information on the background of the MOU can be found in Circular 01-17.

Restrictions:

• Long wheelbase truck tractors are not permitted to transport any oversize and/or

overweight loads at any time (except Stinger Steered Transporters, see 5.3.11)

Tridem drive long wheelbase truck tractors are not permitted. The maximum

wheelbase for tridem drive truck tractors is 6.8 m.

• Non-TAC combinations (e.g. container trailers with added axles such as

jeeps and boosters, two vehicle combinations including logging truck/pole trailer

or long wheelbase truck tractors) are restricted to 23 m overall length.

i) Tandem Drive Truck Tractor and Semi-Trailer

Permits are not required for long wheelbase tractors exceeding 6.2 m, up to a

maximum overall length of 23 m, provided the semi-trailer wheelbase is reduced in

accordance with the tables below.

Dimensions – Tandem Drive Truck Tractor and Semi-Trailer Wheelbases

TRACTOR WHEELBASE (m) MAX SEMI-TRAILER WHEELBASE (m) 6.2 m ≤ 12.50 m

> 6.2 m to 6.3 m ≤ 12.47 m > 6.3 m to 6.4 m ≤ 12.40 m > 6.4 m to 6.5 m ≤ 12.33 m > 6.5 m to 6.6 m ≤ 12.27 m > 6.6 m to 6.7 m ≤ 12.20 m > 6.7 m to 6.8 m ≤ 12.13 m > 6.8 m to 6.9 m ≤ 12.07 m > 6.9 m to 7.0 m ≤ 12.00 m > 7.0 m to 7.1 m ≤ 11.93 m > 7.1 m to 7.2 m ≤ 11.87 m

ii) Truck Tractor and Semi-Trailer (Necessary Coupling)

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Single trip or term permits may be issued to long wheelbase truck-tractors that

cannot be separated from the semi-trailer up to 23 m in overall length without the

requirement for reducing the semi-trailer wheelbase.

Note: Single trip or term permits may be issued to long wheelbase truck tractors that cannot be separated from the

semi-trailer up to 23 m in overall length without the requirement for reducing the semi-trailer wheelbase. An

example of this necessary coupling would be a generator on the truck tractor that is required for

operating the special hydraulic or electrical connections for show tour trailer.

ii) P e r m i t s a r e n o l o n g e r r e q u i r e d f o r l o n g w h e e l b a s e t r u c k t r a c t o r s e x c e e d i n g 6 . 2 m i n c o m b i n a t i o n w i t h t w o s e m i - t r a i l e r s ( B - T r a i n s ) , u p t o a m a x i m u m o v e r a l l l e n g t h o f 2 7 . 5 m , p r o v i d e d t h e s u m o f t h e w h e e l b a s e s o f t h e s e m i - t r a i l e r s i s r e d u c e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e t a b l e b e l o w .

T R A C T O R W H E E L B A S E ( m ) M A X S U M O F S E M I - T R A I L E R W H E E L B A S E S ( m )

> 6 . 2 m t o 6 . 3 m ≤ 16.53 m

> 6 . 3 m t o 6 . 4 m ≤ 16.44 m

> 6 . 4 m t o 6 . 5 m ≤ 16.36 m

> 6 . 5 m t o 6 . 6 m ≤ 16.27 m

> 6 . 6 m t o 6 . 7 m ≤ 16.19 m

> 6 . 7 m t o 6 . 8 m ≤ 16.10 m

I I I ) Truck Tractor in an A, B, or C Train Configuration

Single trip or term permits may be issued to long wheelbase truck tractors in an A, B, or C Train

configuration (trailers must have been manufactured before August 31, 1988) up to 23 m in

overall length. The reduction in semi-trailer wheelbase is not applicable in this case as the

maximum wheelbases can never be achieved.

Long wheelbase truck tractors operating with a permit in A or C Train configurations are not

permitted to transport any oversize and/or overweight loads at any time.