Overview
Vehicles hauling logs and exceeding regulated dimensions and weights must operate under permits.
These permits include conditions that a vehicle must obey when the dimensions and weights exceed the regulated limits.
The following vehicle configurations are accepted in Alberta for the purpose of hauling logs:
Application forms
9, 10 and quad axle application forms
Regulations
Regulations
Regulation summary
This section includes:
regulated limits
equivalent to regulated limits for some configurations
permitted conditions for log haul configurations allowed to haul dimensions and weights exceeding regulated limits
Standard log truck
Single axle jeep logger
7 axle tandem jeep
8 axle tandem jeep/B-train
9 and 10 axle B-train
Quad axle – Semi-trailer
Dimension/winter weight log haul permit conditions
Standard log truck
Single axle jeep logger
7 axle tandem jeep/B-train
8 axle tandem jeep/B-train
9 and 10 axle B-train
Quad axle – semi-trailer
Additional permit requirements
Tridem drive trucks
A tridem drive permit is no longer required with the exception of configurations using pole trailers.
See the Conditions for Tridem Drive Trucks .
Log pickers
For information on log haul vehicles equipped with a picker, see:
For weights exceeding 7,300 kg on the steering axle:
Attached Conditions for Operation of Single Steer Picker Truck
For weights exceeding 7,300 kg on the steering axle of a picker truck: