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Canadian Wheelbase Law

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kw550cat, Jan 20, 2014.

  1. Jan 20, 2014 #1
    kw550cat

    kw550cat Medium Load Member

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    I know that in Canada you cannot have more than a 244 inch wheelbase to pull a 53 foot trailer or b doubles. I also know the overall length is no more than 75 feet. However, if I pull a tank that is no more than 40-45 feet long, do I still need to follow the 244 inch law, or can I use a 265 or 285 wheelbase tractor. I will be going to New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. Can give more exact locations if needed. Also, I know that with an apu I can get to 285, but without one can I still be 265/285, or is a permit needed. Thanks.
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2014 #2
    Red_Arrow_Express

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    Annual of 30 day permit req. for truck WB 244-285 with trailer wheelbase 41-39' respectively. No OD/OW loads.
    This is correct for BC. Other western prov. are similar. Eastern has different rules. No specific info about APU.

    My recommendation - try to GOOGLE major transportation companies sites for this kind collected and condensed current information like "PermitBook".

    Andrey
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2014 #3
    gokiddogo

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    For Ontario at least the 244 is only if you are pulling a 53. If less than 53, you are now only subject to the max length total 75' 6". Ontario recently changed 244 to I think 283 if using apu device. But you don't need to worry about that with a shorter wagon. Hope others will chime in for other provinces rules ...
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2014 #4
    kw550cat

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    Thanks, I got the answers I needed. I might just buy a 244 truck instead.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2014 #5
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    Cetane+ Thanks this.
  8. May 24, 2019 #7
    Dboddy

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    If I have a 244 wheel base tractor can I still pull turnpikes and rocky mountain doubles in Saskatchewan alberta and Manitoba or should I get a lower wheelbase????
     
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