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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Saskatchewan
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Saskatchewan.
These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-28. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗
Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)
- Width
- 8.5ft (102in)
- Height
- 14.1ft (169in)
- Length
- 59ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 20,000 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 34,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 14ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 14.1ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. SGI-certified pilot vehicle required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally allowed
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
Night travel permitted with proper lighting on most routes. Spring thaw restrictions common March-May.
Holiday blackouts: Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day (Aug), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas, New Year's Day.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 16.4ft
- Length over
- 150ft
- Weight over
- 200,000 lbs
Get a Permit
- Online portal
- https://www.sgi.sk.ca/commercial-vehicles/oversize-overweight/
- Phone
- 1-306-775-6900
Metric: legal height 4.3m. Flat prairie province — fewer terrain constraints than western provinces. Agricultural equipment exemptions common.
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