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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Yukon

Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Yukon.

Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)

Width
8.5ft (102in)
Height
14.5ft (174in)
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)

Both escorts required over
14ft wide
Height escort required over
14.5ft tall

Escort requirements vary by route. Alaska Highway and limited paved network are primary OS/OW routes.

Travel Restrictions

Night travel
Generally allowed
Weekend travel
Generally allowed
Sunday travel
Generally allowed

Seasonal restrictions apply. Spring breakup (April-May) closes many routes. Alaska Highway passable year-round but with restrictions.

Holiday blackouts: Canada Day, Discovery Day (Aug), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas, New Year's Day.

Superload Thresholds

Width over
17ft
Length over
150ft
Weight over
200,000 lbs

Get a Permit

Online portal
https://yukon.ca/en/driving-and-transportation/commercial-vehicles/oversize-overweight-permits
Phone
1-867-667-3850

Alaska Highway main artery. Many secondary routes not suitable for large loads year-round.

Planning a move through Yukon?

Plan a truck-legal route that checks bridges and construction, or find a vetted transporter or escort.

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