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.

Operating Times

Sunrise to sunset

No night travel if loads are over 12’ (3.66m) wide, 98’5” (30m) long, or 14’ (4.27m) high.

No travel Friday after 15:00 if over 12’ (3.66m) wide, 98’5” (30m) long, or 14’ (4.27m) high.

Weekend travel

No night travel if loads are over 12’ (3.66m) wide, 98’5” (30m) long.

Restricted travel

Travel is restricted when visibility is reduced or when wind conditions create a hazard.

No person shall operate a vehicle, unless each axle is equipped with tires of equal size and equal capacity and each axle of its axle configuration is equipped with brakes.