Ontario

Escorts

When escorts are needed	# of escorts
- Length from 120’7” (36.76m) to 150’1” (45.74m)	1 Front if on 2-lane roads, 1 Rear if on multi-lane roads
- Width from 13’1” (4m) to 15’ (4.59m);	1 Front if on 2-lane roads, 1 Rear if on multi-lane roads
- Width from 15’1” (4.6m) to 16’4” (4.99m)	1 Front & 1 Rear
- Height greater than 15’11” (4.87m)	1 High Pole required
- Overhang greater the 15’3” (4.65m)	1 Rear car on all routes

Consult your permit to determine when escorts are needed.

SUPER LOADS

Loads exceeding 19’ 8” (6m) wide, 150’ 2” (45.75 m) long and/or 264,000 lbs (120,000 kg) are considered super loads.

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.