Hours of Business
Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador
Weights and Dimensions
Department of Transportation
West Block, Confederation Building
St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 5T7
PHONE: (709) 729-0359
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Atlantic time)
Escorts
When escorts are needed | # of escorts |
- Length: Over 90’2” (27.5m) | 1 Rear on single lane roads |
- Length: Over 98’5” (30m) | 2 (Front and Rear) on all routes |
- Length: Over 114’10” (35m); | See permit for special conditions |
- Width: Over 12’ (3.66m) | 1 Front on single lane roads, 1 Rear on multi-lane roads |
- Width: Over 16’ (4.88m) | 2 (Front & Rear) on single lane roads or 1 Rear on multi-lane roads |
- Width: Over 16’11”(5.18m) to 21’11” (6.7m) | 2 (Front & Rear) on all routes. See permit for special conditions. |
- Height: | No escorts required for height. |
SUPER LOADS
Any load over 108,900 lbs. requires special approval.
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by province in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The ODS team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.