Commercial Transport Procedures

Legislation, policies, standards and guidelines to be followed in the operation of a commercial transportation business in British Columbia.

Acts and Regulations

• Commercial Transport Act
• Commercial Transport Regulations
  • Division 7 - Size and Weight
    Information about legal weights and dimensions
  • Division 8 - Pilot Cars and Signs
• Commercial Transport Fees Regulations
• Motor Vehicle Act
• Motor Vehicle Act Regulations
  • Division 37 - Safety Code

Commercial Transport Procedures Manual

• Chapter 1: Licensing and Insurance Guidelines and Permits (PDF, 838 KB)
  (October 2023) 
• Chapter 2: Motor Fuel Guidelines and Permits (PDF, 69 KB)
  (October 2023)  
• Chapter 3: General Permit Guidelines and Information (PDF, 603 KB)
  (October 2023)  
• Chapter 4: Commodity/Load Oversize Guidelines and Permits (PDF, 2.9 MB)
  (October 2023)  
• Chapter 5: Specialized Vehicle Size and Weight Guidelines and Permits (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  (January 12, 2024)  
• Chapter 6: Heavy Haul Overweight Guidelines and Permits, Extraordinary Loads (PDF, 900 KB)
  (October 2023)  
• Chapter 7: Letters of Authorization (PDF, 54 KB)
  (October 2023)  
• Chapter 8: Miscellaneous Information (PDF, 142 KB)
  (October 2023)  

Pre-approved Routes Information

• Approved Routes for Certain Commercial Transport Loads
• Get Special Approval for Extraordinary Loads

Related Information

• T-Forms - Permit Condition Forms
• National Safety Code
• Cargo Securement
• Transporting Dangerous Goods
• Seasonal Load Restrictions
• Inspection Stations

Out of Province