Commercial Transport Procedures
The Commercial Transport Procedures Manual has been updated. October 17, 2019)
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Legislation, policies, standards and guidelines to be followed in the operation of a commercial transportation business in British Columbia.
Core Documents
Acts and Regulations
- B.C. Commercial Transport Act
- B.C. Commercial Transport Regulations
- Division 7 - Size and Weight
Information about legal weights and dimensions - Division 8 - Pilot Cars and Signs
- Division 7 - Size and Weight
- Commercial Transport Fees Regulations
- Motor Vehicle Act
- Motor Vehicle Act Regulations
B.C. Commercial Transport Procedures Manual
- Chapter 1: Licensing, Insurance Guidelines and Permits
(October 17, 2019) - Chapter 2: Motor Fuel Guidelines and Permits
(October 17, 2019) - Chapter 3: General Permit Guidelines & Information
(October 17, 2019) - Chapter 4: Commodities Guidelines and Permits
(October 17, 2019) - Chapter 5: Vehicle Guidelines & Permits
(October 17, 2019) - Chapter 6: Heavy Haul & Extraordinary Load Guidelines
(October 17, 2019) - Chapter 7: Letters of Authorization and Application Forms
(October 17, 2019) - Chapter 8: Miscellaneous Information
(October 17, 2019)
Pre-approved Routes Information
Related Information
- T-Forms - Permit Condition Forms
- National Safety Code
- Cargo Securement
- Transporting Dangerous Goods
- Seasonal Load Restrictions
- Inspection Stations
Out of Province
Commercial drivers transporting loads across B.C. borders need to take into account intra-provincial and cross-border issues, procedures, laws, regulations and required permits.
