Overview
Alberta Oversize Permits & Regulations
Permit Office
| Office | Alberta Motor Transport Branch |
| Address | 4th Floor Provincial Building, 4920 51st Street, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada T6N6K8 |
| Contact | (403) 342-7138 |
| Hours | 6:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. 7:15 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Sat. & Sun. (MT) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | Permits are valid for two (2) consecutive days. |
| Operating time | 6:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. 7:15 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Sat. & Sun. (MT) |
Dimensions & Weights
Routine permit limits
| Length | Depends on routes and equipment. |
| Width | Depends on routes and what is being hauled. |
| Height | Depends on routes and equipment. |
| Axle / group | Spacing | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Steering axle | — | 12,100 |
| Single | — | 12,100 |
| Tandem | — | 55,000 |
| Tridum | — | 59,400 |
| Quad | — | 59,400 |
Escort Requirements
| Based on | Escorts required |
|---|---|
| Width | Over 12’7” up to and including 14’7” — 1 Front |
| Width | 14’7” and over — 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Length | Varies greatly depending on season, road conditions and dimensions — 1 or more |
Notes
- Gross Weight — 5 Axles: 122,000
- Gross Weight — 6 Axles: 126,500
- Gross Weight — 7 Axles: Depends on the tire size and number of tires
- Gross Weight — 8 Axles: Depends on the tire size and number of tires