Weight limits in Canada?

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Floyd, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Floyd

    Floyd Light Load Member

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    Hello all. I currently have trucks operating in the State of Maine. In the near future I may need to start hauling a few loads a week out of the Montreal region back into Maine.
    In Maine I can operate at a GVW of 100,000 lbs. when using a tri-axle trailer.
    I am wondering what the legal weight limits are in Canada, how many trailer axles are required, any bridge law requirements and if there are any spring time restrictions?
    Thank you.
     
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  3. caddy59

    caddy59 Light Load Member

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    Multiply by 2.204 to convert to pounds.

    I Should also say, make sure that your truck is limited (electronically) to 105 km/h or less (100 if hauling hazmat), and wheelbases must not exceed 244 inches.
     
  4. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Here's an online conversion program. Save it in your favotites.


    http://www.onlineconversion.com/




    After reading the Quebec info, I would say that you're good for 104,500 lbs.
     
    Last edited: Apr 4, 2011
  5. Beer Runner

    Beer Runner Medium Load Member

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    I do 100100 here in Manitoba. But last week I went over a bit at 107000.
     
  6. Floyd

    Floyd Light Load Member

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    Thanks a bunch for all the replies thus far guys! Excellent info.
     
  7. Lil'Devil

    Lil'Devil Heavy Load Member

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    watch out for the spring thaw season in Quebec, the website will tell you the exact weights, it is roughly 15 % less than normal, Quebec is the only province where spring weight restrictions also apply to the main highways.
     
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