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SASKATCHEWAN
TRUCKERS’
GUIDE 2019
saskatchewan.ca
SASKATCHEWAN TRUCKERS’ GUIDE Foreword Several government organizations are responsible for various trucking programs and certain responsibilities may overlap among them. This guide is published to make it easier to understand which organizations are responsible for the information you need. Areas of interest are listed in the table of contents according to an organization’s responsibility. In a case where an overlap of duties exists, this guide will suggest other areas that should also be read. This guide is current up to and including its publication date, but procedures and policies are subject to change. For the most current information, please visit the following websites at www.highways.gov.sk.ca or www.sgi.sk.ca. You may also call the appropriate telephone numbers listed throughout this guide. Please note that this guide contains interpretations and guidance that may not apply in all cases. If you have any doubt, please seek guidance specific to the vehicle concerned. If there is any uncertainty with information provided in this guide or conflicting information with the legislation, the relevant acts and regulations will supersede the information in this guide. Provincial legislations and regulations can be found online at www.publications.gov.sk.ca/freelaw or by contacting: Publications Saskatchewan Walter Scott Building Toll free: 1-800-226-7302 B-19 3085 Albert St Phone: 306-787-6894 Regina, SK S4S 0B1 Fax: 306-798-0835 Federal legislation and regulations can be found online at http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/ or by contacting: Dept of Justice Canada Phone: 613-957-4222 Communications Branch Fax: 613-954-0811 Public Affairs Division Email: webadmin@justice.gc.ca 284 Wellington St. Ottawa, ON K1A 0H8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 National Safety Code (NSC) 2
2 Certificate of Safety Fitness 2
3 Carrier Profile 3
4 Compliance Review Program (CRP) 3
5 Conditions of Carriage/Bills of Lading 4
6 Facility Audits 4
7 Record-Keeping Requirements 5
A Safety Message:
8 Licensing 6
It’s the law! 9 International Registration Plan (IRP) 7
Drivers must slow to 60 km/h when 10 Inter-jurisdictional Operation 12
encountering emergency vehicles; 11 Commercial Periodic Medical Reporting 14
in highway construction or orange 12 Drug and Alcohol Testing (Travelling to the U.S.) 15
zones; when a tow truck is stopped on 13 Allowed Uses of Commercial Vehicles 16
the roadside with its amber or amber 14 Insurance Requirements 22
and blue lights flashing; and around 15 Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) Program 23
snow plows in winter; unless the 16 Permits 25
vehicle is on the opposite side of 17 Federal Hours of Service 27
a divided highway. 18 Provincial Hours of Service 30
19 Trip Inspection 33
20 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspections 40
21 Load Security 40
22 Dangerous Goods 50
23 TDG Guidelines for Training Criteria 56
24 Weigh Scales and Enforcement 60
25 Gross Weight Chart 60
26 Saskatchewan Vehicle Weights and Dimensions 67
27 Permit Condition Guidelines for Provincial Highways 69
28 Provincial Sales Tax 79
29 Fuel Tax 80
30 Contacts 82
Weights Map Fold-out
Dimension Reference Chart Fold-out
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1 National Safety Code
(NSC)
weight of 5,000 kg or more if
travelling to other jurisdictions.
Application for a Certificate
of Safety Fitness
The NSC is a code of minimum Note: In Saskatchewan, some exemptions apply. If operating within Saskatchewan
performance standards for the safe only (intra-provincial) or travel outside
2
operation of commercial vehicles, Certificate of Safety Saskatchewan on permit, first-time
agreed to by all jurisdictions in Canada. Fitness registrants in the aforementioned classes
can obtain a Certificate of Safety Fitness
The NSC applies to all people responsible A Certificate of Safety Fitness contains from a motor licence issuer for $125.00
for the operation of commercial vehicles the NSC number, which is the unique (as of Jan 1, 2019).
on the road (these vehicles include identifier for each commercial operator.
trucks, buses, power units and trailers). As well, each Certificate of Safety Fitness If prorating for travel outside
has one of the following safety ratings: Saskatchewan under the International
In Saskatchewan, a National Safety Code
Registration Plan (IRP), first-time
Number is issued to: • satisfactory-audited; satisfactory- registrants in Class A can obtain a
• all commercially registered vehicles in unaudited; conditional; or Certificate of Safety Fitness from SGI -
Class A, C, D and LV with a registered unsatisfactory. Branch & IRP Issuing Services (306-751-
gross vehicle weight of 5,000 kg or The certificate is required to licence 1250). All commercial operators prorating
more traveling to other jurisdictions the following commercial vehicles in for travel outside Saskatchewan are
(extra-provincial) Saskatchewan: required to fill out an application before
a certificate is issued or vehicles
• all commercially registered vehicles • Commercial Class A, C, D and LV with are registered.
in Class A, C, D and LV with a gross a registered GVW of 11,794 kg or more
A replacement of an original Certificate of
vehicle weight of 11,794 kg or more if traveling in Saskatchewan only Safety Fitness may be obtained at any SGI
traveling within Saskatchewan only (intra-provincial) motor licence issuer for a fee of $15.00.
(intra-provincial)
• Commercial Class A, C, D and LV, as Note: The Traffic Safety Act requires that you carry a
• all vehicles registered in class PS, PB, well as Class F, with a registered GVW photocopy of this certificate in each vehicle that falls
and PC with a seating capacity of more of 5,000 kg or more if traveling to other under the NSC program as Saskatchewan Highway
than 10 persons including the driver Patrol Officers or other enforcement officers may ask
jurisdictions (extra-provincial)
to see it if they stop you roadside. Please keep your
• all vehicles registered in Class F • all vehicles registered in class PS, PB, original in your office records.
with a registered gross vehicle and PC with a seating capacity of more
than 10 persons including the driver
2To obtain a Certificate of Safety Fitness
the operator must: 3 Carrier Profile
4 Compliance Review
Program (CRP)
1. have a principal place of business The Carrier Profile system collects The CRP is designed to improve carrier
in Saskatchewan data on accidents, convictions, roadside performance by providing operators with
inspections and facility audit results for advice, training and information on proper
2. register a commercial vehicle as Saskatchewan commercially licensed trucking safety practices, and by using
described vehicles. This information is recorded gradually increasing sanctions. The CRP
3. provide proof of the required liability in the Carrier Profile system under the operates on the principles of:
and cargo insurance NSC number of the appropriate carrier. • fairness, in that the system applies
4. provide all background information The Carrier Profile Program monitors to all commercial vehicles
relating to the applicant’s previous the performance of each carrier. Each
infraction is given a point rating based • a graduated series of counselling
commercial operations. sessions and increasingly severe
on the severity of the infraction. If the
The NSC number contained on the total number of points reaches or warnings or sanctions
Certificate of Safety Fitness must exceeds a threshold level, the carrier’s • an opportunity for carriers to discuss
be provided to the motor licence file will be moved into the Compliance violations, detentions, accidents and
issuer or SGI – Branch & IRP Review Program (CRP). The carrier may audit results
Issuing Services any time a new be subjected to a facility audit by SGI –
or additional commercial vehicle is Carrier & Vehicle Safety Services. • the opportunity for carriers to
registered by the certificate holder. demonstrate they are willing to
Information on the Carrier Profile
For more information, call SGI – Branch & Program and access to the Carrier improve their safety/compliance
IRP Issuing Services at 306-751-1250 or Profile via the Internet can be obtained levels after being advised of less
SGI - Carrier & Vehicle Safety Services at from SGI at 306-751-1344 or toll than satisfactory performance
306-775-6630. free 1-800-667-8015, Ext: 1344. • further action will be taken to ensure
compliance for carriers unwilling or
unable to demonstrate improvement.
If a carrier progresses through the various
levels without a satisfactory resolution and
the safety performance deteriorates to the
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point where the carrier may not be safe
to continue to operate, a review will be
conducted to determine if a carrier should
5 Conditions of Carriage/
Bills of Lading 6 Facility Audits
Commercial operators providing a for-hire The Facility Audit Program is part of the
be given an “unsatisfactory” NSC rating. transportation service with Class A, C, National Safety Code. Carrier Safety
An “unsatisfactory” rating will result in D, LV or PB plated vehicles must comply Representatives examine the records of
cancellation of the Certificate of Safety with specific conditions of carriage. commercial carriers to ensure compliance
Fitness and the commercial certificates These regulations protect both carriers with the law and to check if necessary
of registration, with the result being and shippers and contain provisions safety programs are in place.
that the certificate holder can no longer such as proper packaging, marking of An audit may be performed randomly
operate commercial vehicles. freight and provisions for transporting or as a result of a poor safety record
Note: Appeals may be directed to the Highway and storage of food products. (i.e. too many accidents, convictions
Traffic Board: 306-798-0174 or Toll Free: or Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
1-855-775-8336. Class A carriers must also use bills
of lading which must include: [CVSA] inspections placed out of service).
Information on the National Safety Code, CVSA inspections may be conducted
the Certificate of Safety Fitness and • name of the carrier
as part of the facility audit process if
Compliance Review Program can be • shipper the carrier does not have the minimum
obtained from SGI - Carrier & Vehicle required level 1, or five inspections
Safety Services, 306-775-6630. • origin
within the current two-year period.
• consignee
Facility Audit Program
• destination
In an effort to reduce confusion
• contents and weight. about safety requirements, Canadian
For information on the regulations, contact jurisdictions have agreed to a uniform
Saskatchewan Highway Patrol Inquiry standard of safety regulations. These
Line Toll Free 1-866-933-5290 or standards are known as the National
306-933-5290. Safety Code (NSC).
SGI – Carrier & Vehicle Safety Services
is responsible for conducting NSC facility
audits for Saskatchewan based carriers.
4The NSC applies to Class PB, PC and PS
(with more than 10 persons including the
driver), Class TS trailers being pulled by
7 Record-Keeping
Requirements
• copy of inspections performed in
another jurisdiction
Those commercial carriers to whom NSC • copy of all trip inspections
a NSC towing unit, and Class A, C, D and standards apply must maintain specific
LV vehicles being used for a commercial records. All records are to be kept at • copy of monthly reports of regular
purpose that: the carrier’s office in Saskatchewan and continuous inspections and
• are registered with a gross vehicle for the current plus 4 additional years. maintenance for all of the carrier’s
weight (GVW) over 11,793 kg and The following records will be required commercial vehicles
travel within Saskatchewan for a facility audit: • copy of defects received from any
• are registered with a GVW of 1. Driver Profile manufacturer of a commercial vehicle
5,000 kg or more when prorated or and records showing that the defect
• copy of a valid driver’s licence
travelling outside of Saskatchewan. has been corrected.
• driving record issued within last
Under the NSC, carriers with a poor 12 months 4. Accident Reports
safety record will be selected for facility • copies of all accidents involving the
audits. The Saskatchewan Carrier Profile • record of traffic and criminal driving
carrier’s commercial vehicle. These
system will identify carriers for audits. convictions, while operating the
records must identify the driver, date
Random audits will also be completed. employer’s commercial vehicle
and circumstances of the accident,
Note: If the officer needs to remove documents from • a driver must report and supply to the nature and amount of damage and
the site, a receipt will be provided. Documents are employer copies of any convictions,
returned at the end of the audit process.
information identifying the commercial
accidents, on-road or terminal vehicle involved.
Note: Class F, PV and LV (personal use) vehicles inspections at least once every 14 days.
are not subject to a facility audit. 5. Dangerous Goods
2. Hours of Service (See Section 17 & 18)
• copies of all shipping documents
3. Vehicle Maintenance Standards and manifests prepared under the
• copy of all on-road and terminal Dangerous Goods Regulations for
inspection reports a period of two years
• copy of all periodic motor vehicle • copy of any dangerous goods training
inspection certificates provided to a driver
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• for transportation of dangerous goods
information phone: 306-787-0703 or
see Section 22.
8 Licensing A truck or power unit registered as a
public service vehicle in plate class A is to
display identification on each side of the
• Full Saskatchewan Class A
vehicle showing:
Note: Dangerous goods training certificates expire registrations are available at all local
every three years and are valid only when working motor licence issuing offices. a) in clear and easily read letters that
for the employer listed on the training certificate. are not less than 5 cm in height,
Copies of training certificates must be kept by the • Certificates of Safety Fitness are also
the name and address of the holder
employer for five years from date of issue. available at issuing offices (See Sec 2,
of the certificate of registration for
6. Insurance (See Section 14) Certificate of Safety Fitness for details).
that vehicle;
Every carrier must maintain a written record • Application for prorate under the
b) in a clear manner and not less than
of their existing public liability coverage. International Registration Plan (IRP)
15 cm in height, the registered
must be made through SGI – Branch
7. CVSA Inspections trademark of the holder of the
& IRP Issuing Services, 306-751-1250.
• inspections may be completed at a certificate of registration for that
Certificates of Safety Fitness for prorated
carrier’s facility. vehicle; or
vehicles must be applied for through this
department. c) lettering or logo that may be allowed
8. Trip Inspection Reports
by the board.
(See Section 19) • The IRP Carrier Information Manual is
Keep reports on file for 6 months. available by contacting 306-751-1250.
A commercial carrier shall have a system • Light trucks (11 793 kg GVW and less)
for maintaining, reviewing and updating see CAVR page 9.
all of these records.
For information or assistance with
establishing a record-keeping system,
contact SGI - Carrier & Vehicle Safety
Services, 1-800-667-8015 ext: 6630 or
visit our website at www.sgi.sk.ca.
69 International Registration
Plan (IRP)
United States
Alabama AL Nebraska NE
Who Should Obtain
Apportioned Registration?
The International Registration Plan Arizona AZ Nevada NV You may proportionally register
(IRP) is an optional program for licensing your vehicle(s) if you are based in
Arkansas AR New Hampshire NH
commercial vehicles travelling in two or Saskatchewan and travel in at least one
California CA New Jersey NJ other IRP jurisdiction and the vehicle is
more IRP jurisdictions. A jurisdiction may
be a province or state listed below. The Colorado CO New Mexico NM used, maintained or designed primarily
following jurisdictions are IRP members. Connecticut CT New York NY for the transportation of merchandise
Delaware DE North Carolina NC or for the transportation of passengers
Dist. of Columbia DC North Dakota ND for compensation.
Canadian
Florida FL Ohio OH As of January 1, 2016 charter buses must
Alberta AB
Georgia GA Oklahoma OK apportion or permit when operating in
British Columbia BC another province or jurisdiction.
Idaho ID Oregon OR
Manitoba MB Illinois IL Pennsylvania PA Apportioned Registration
New Brunswick NB Indiana IN Rhode Island RI To obtain an Apportioned Registration
Newfoundland and Labrador NL Iowa IA South Carolina SC in Saskatchewan, the registrant must:
Nova Scotia NS Kansas KS South Dakota SD 1. complete a National Safety Code
Kentucky KY Tennessee TN Safety Fitness Certificate Application
Ontario ON
Louisiana LA Texas TX 2. have an Established Place of Business
Prince Edward Island PEI
Maine ME Utah UT in the province of Saskatchewan
Quebec QC Maryland MD Vermont VT
3. have a company incorporated in the
Saskatchewan SK Massachusetts MA Virginia VA province of Saskatchewan
Michigan MI Washington WA
West Virginia WV 4. complete and submit an apportioned
Minnesota MN
Saskatchewan application
Mississippi MS Wisconsin WI
Missouri MO Wyoming WY 5. submit a copy of the bill of sale, lease
Montana MT agreement, new vehicle information
statement (NVIS) or Vehicle Import
Form when required
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6. pay statement of account in full. IRP fees do not include the following: International Registration Plan
All payments over $10,000 must (IRP) Base Plating Requirements
i. motor fuel taxes or fuel permit fees
be made by cash, certified cheque The IRP agreement requires carriers
or money order. ii. permits to exceed the maximum length, to maintain an Established Place of
width, height or axle limitations Business or reside in the jurisdiction
Payments must be:
iii. Operating Authorities issued by any where they base plate. These
Fees payable in Canadian Funds state or province requirements are itemized in the
iv. registration or licence fees of states IRP agreement.
Plates and cab cards are forwarded after
all registration requirements have been or provinces that are not IRP members Definitions
met and full payment has been received. v. adequate insurance coverage Base Jurisdiction
Plate(s) and cab card(s) will be forwarded
by SGI – Branch & IRP Issuing Services vi. single State registration fees/weight Three specific requirements a carrier
using the method specified by the carrier. distance tax. must adhere to:
Note: It is the responsibility of the carrier to meet all Restricted Vehicle • maintain an Established Place of
the requirements for each IRP jurisdiction in which
Restricted vehicles are not allowed to Business
they will be operating, which could include taxes,
operating authorities and/or other requirements.
be apportioned. A restricted vehicle is • distance is accrued by the fleet
a vehicle that:
To obtain a Federal Motor Carrier Safety • availability and maintenance
Administration Motor Carrier Operating i. is registered for a period of time that is of operational records.
Authority number (formerly called limited to less than a registration year
Established Place of Business
Interstate Commerce Commission) ii. has a specific geographic area or
call 1-800-832-5660. distance restriction as a condition A physical structure within the base
to the issuance of vehicle registration jurisdiction that is owned, rented or leased
The fees you pay to your base
by the applicant or registrant. It must be
jurisdiction for the apportioned plate(s) iii. has a commodity restriction as
open during normal business hours and
and cab card(s) are the licence plate a condition to the issuance of
staffed by one or more persons on a
and registration fees required for the vehicle registration or
permanent basis.
jurisdictions printed on your cab card. iv. is registered to the Government
Using an independent contractor’s office
of Canada.
or registration consultant does not qualify
for Established Place of Business. For the
8purpose of the applicant’s or registrant’s • applicant has paid real estate or Category B vehicles include:
trucking related business, credentialing, personal property taxes to Saskatchewan; a) a truck or truck-trailer combination
distance and fuel reporting, and
answering telephone inquiries does not
• applicant receives utility bills from having a registered vehicle weight
qualify as trucking related business. Some Saskatchewan in their name; or of less than 11,794 kg, used or
examples of making essential business • other factors that clearly indicate maintained for the transportation
decisions are booking loads, shipping/ the applicant’s legal residence of property;
receiving and maintaining vehicles. in Saskatchewan. b) a farm or fishing industry vehicle
The majority of the carrier’s essential of any weight;
What Is CAVR?
business decisions must be conducted c) a private bus;
at the Saskatchewan location to The Canadian Agreement on Vehicle
demonstrate that the company is Registration (CAVR) is an agreement d) a recreational motor vehicle;
maintaining a meaningful presence between all the Canadian provinces,
which provides for reciprocity benefits e) a truck of any weight that is registered
in the province.
that are not included under IRP. to the federal government or to a
Saskatchewan Residents provincial, municipal or regional
The following jurisdictions are members
Residents who do not meet all government; or
of CAVR:
the Established Place of Business f) a trailer, semi-trailer, converter
requirements are to register in the Alberta Nova Scotia
British Columbia Ontario dolly or container chassis or
jurisdiction in which they reside. their equivalent.
Manitoba Prince Edward Island
They must meet a minimum of three of B) Intra-jurisdictional reciprocity:
the following to determine if they are a New Brunswick Quebec
resident of Saskatchewan: Newfoundland Saskatchewan Saskatchewan allows the “intra”
and Labrador operation of Category B vehicles
• if an individual driver’s licence is issued (i.e. from point to point in the province)
A) Inter-jurisdictional reciprocity:
by Saskatchewan, # (customer number); for up to 90 cumulative days per
Full and free registration reciprocity calendar year (January to December).
• income tax returns have been filed from is granted to all the following Category
an address in Saskatchewan; Commercial vehicles operating intra for
“B” vehicles for inter-jurisdictional more than 90 days in a calendar year
• applicant has paid personal income operations travelling into or through in Saskatchewan require a single trip
taxes to Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan. registration permit, full Saskatchewan
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plates, or a pro-rated IRP registration. TABLE 1.0 Maximum GVW by Jurisdiction
Contact each Canadian jurisdiction Please note: Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) shown to be valid at the time of printing this manual may
for information on their requirements be subject to change according to each jurisdiction’s individual regulations. Weights are shown in kilograms (kg)
for Category B vehicles conducting for Canadian jurisdictions and pounds (lbs) for U.S. jurisdictions.
intra-operations.
Maximum Gross Weights by Max. Max.
Jurisdiction Operating Cab Card Exceptions/Conditions
Jurisdiction Weight Weight
For the most recent Maximum Gross Alabama *80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs *80,000 lbs (four-axle combination)
Weights, drivers should refer to the *84,000 lbs (five-axle combination)
Alaska *Not IRP Not IRP
section titled “Maximum gross weight by
Alberta 63,500 kg 63,500 kg
jurisdiction” in the IRP Carrier Information Arizona *80,000 lbs *80,000 lbs *Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs
Manual at the following website address: Arkansas 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
www.sgi.sk.ca/businesses/irp/index.html British Columbia 63,500 kg 63,500 kg
California 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs *Without overweight permit
Note: The maximum GVW’s shown may be subject
Colorado *85,000 lbs 80,000 lbs *Without overweight permit
to change according to each jurisdiction regulations.
Connecticut *None None *80,000 lbs with overweight permit ‘
Please check with each jurisdiction as needed. Delaware 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Weights shown for Canadian jurisdictions District of Columbia 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Florida 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
are in kilograms and in pounds for
Georgia 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
American jurisdictions. Idaho *129,000 lbs 130,000 lbs *80,000 lbs through 106,000 lbs with
(*To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2046.) (Weight is permit. 106,000 lbs through 130,000 lbs
shown in with special route permit. Registrants
Note: Before you decide to register for a weight are cautioned to check with Idaho before
even 2,000 lb
exceeding 80,000 lbs, check the maximum weights increments.) requesting weight over 106,000 lbs.
allowed on the Interstate highways. In a number of Illinois 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
U.S. states, special permits are required for vehicles Indiana 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
exceeding 80,000 lbs. Iowa None None *Special permit over 80,000 lbs
Kansas *85,500 lbs *85,500 lbs *Max. 80,000 lbs on KS Interstate System
10Max. Max. Max. Max.
Jurisdiction Operating Cab Card Exceptions/Conditions Jurisdiction Operating Cab Card Exceptions/Conditions
Weight Weight Weight Weight=
Kentucky *80,000 lbs *80,000 lbs Oklahoma *90,000 lbs 90,000 lbs *Annual permit required over 80,000 lbs
Louisiana 88,000 lbs 88,000 lbs *83,400 lbs – Interstate Ontario 63,500 kg 63,500 kg
Maine 100,000 lbs 100,000 lbs Oregon *105,500 lbs 105,500 lbs *Special permit over 80,000 lbs
Manitoba 63,500 kg 63,500 kg Pennsylvania 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Maryland 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs PEI 62,500 kg 62,500 kg
Massachusetts *None None Over 80,000 lbs with overweight permit Quebec *8 axles 8 axles *Overweight permit needed over
Michigan 160,001 lbs 160,001 lbs 62,500 kg (137,500 lbs)
Minnesota *80,000 lbs Unlimited *Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs Rhode Island 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Mississippi 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs Saskatchewan 63,500 kg 63,500 kg
Missouri *80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs *Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs South Carolina 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Montana *138,000 lbs *138,000 lbs *Permit required South Dakota *None None *Must meet SD bridge weight laws.
Nebraska 94,000 lbs 94,000 lbs Overweight permit required over
Nevada 129,000 lbs 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs on Interstate.
New Brunswick 62,500 kg 62,500 kg Tennessee 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Newfoundland Texas 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
and Labrador 62,500 kg 62,500 kg Utah *129,000 lbs 80,000 lbs *On divisible loads with overweight permit
New Hampshire *80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs *Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs *None *On non-divisible loads with
New Jersey 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs overweight permit
New Mexico 86,400 lbs 80,000 lbs Vermont 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
New York *None None *Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs Virginia 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
North Carolina *80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs *Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs Washington 105,500 lbs 105,500 lbs
North Dakota 105,500 lbs 105,500 lbs West Virginia 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Nova Scotia 62,500 kg 62,500 kg Wisconsin 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs
Ohio 80,000 lbs 80,000 lbs Wyoming *117,000 lbs 117,000 lbs *Overweight permit over 117,000 lbs
*For vehicle weights and dimensions information in Saskatchewan, contact the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure at 306-787-4801 or 306-787-8540.
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10 Inter-jurisdictional
Operation
agreements and exceptions provide
registration exemptions for certain
vehicles and are discussed in this section.
Vehicles that exceed the above registered
or actual gross vehicle weight limits or
that are operating inter-provincially for
Saskatchewan Trucks more than 90 days in a calendar year
Operating Out of Province Registration Exemptions are subject to Saskatchewan registration
Anyone operating a commercial vehicle for Commercial Trucks requirements.
in another jurisdiction may require Canadian Agreement on Vehicle
registration in that jurisdiction. CAVR Farm Vehicles
Registration
Vehicles that are registered in another
• Individuals should contact other The following exemptions apply to trucks
Canadian Province, that are being
jurisdictions for registration and/or permit that are registered in a jurisdiction that is
used to transport goods into or out
requirements before starting the trip. a member of the Canadian Agreement
of Saskatchewan in the operation of
on Vehicle Registration (CAVR). More
• For United States destinations, the registered owners out of province
information on CAVR is available in
individuals should also check with farm are exempt from Saskatchewan
Section 9.
Canada and US Customs for further registration. Transporting goods point
information. CAVR 11 794 kg Exemption to point within Saskatchewan or for
Vehicles that are registered in the operation of a farm located in
• To obtain telephone numbers for permit Saskatchewan would require the vehicle
another Canadian jurisdiction with
offices in other Canadian or American to have Saskatchewan registration
both a registered weight and an actual
jurisdictions, refer to Section 30 of gross vehicle weight1 of less than or permits.
this guide. 11,794 kilograms are exempt from the
Registration Requirements requirement to obtain Saskatchewan Note: Permits may be necessary for vehicles that
registration or permits when travelling: exceed legal weight and dimension requirements,
for Out of Province Trucks
regardless of whether the vehicle qualifies for a
Generally speaking, vehicles that are • Inter-jurisdictionally (travel into and/or registration exemption. Call the SGI Permit Office
registered in another jurisdiction and out of, or straight through the province) at 306-775-6969 (Toll free inside Saskatchewan –
are being used in Saskatchewan for 1-800-667-7575) or for more information visit our
• Intra-jurisdictionally (travel from point to website at www.sgi.sk.ca/businesses/permits.
commercial purposes are required to
point within the province, providing the
have either Saskatchewan registration
or registration permits when travelling vehicle is not in the province for more
on Saskatchewan roads. Reciprocity than 90 cumulative days within
a calendar year)
1 actual gross vehicle weight is the sum of the weight of a truck and its load or a truck, trailer and its load
12Registration Options for Out inspection. It should also be noted that option for vehicles that make occasional
of Province Trucks Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Finance trips into or through Saskatchewan or that
Full Saskatchewan Registration
requires sales tax to be paid on the value are in the province on a short-term basis.
of the vehicle at the time of registration.
Non-resident companies may be eligible 40 km Radius Permits
to purchase full Saskatchewan plates. For more information on qualifying for full
Radius permits for registration are
Vehicles that are registered with full Saskatchewan registration or registering
available to vehicles that satisfy the
Saskatchewan plates are required to with non-resident dual registration, please
following requirements:
be located in and primarily used in call SGI’s Customer Service Center at
Saskatchewan. 1-800-667-9868. • The vehicle is operating within 40 km
For information regarding inspection of the point where they are loading in
Non-resident Dual Registration Saskatchewan; and
requirements, please contact SGI -
Non-resident companies that are working Carrier & Vehicle Safety Services at • Is staying within the borders of
in more than one jurisdiction may be 1-800-667-8015 ext: 6188. Saskatchewan.
eligible for a Saskatchewan licence plate
to be used in addition to the licence plate Pro-rated Vehicle Plates For more information on permits, call
from their home jurisdiction. In order to A vehicle that is pro-rated for the SGI Permit Office at 306-775-6969
be eligible for dual registration you must Saskatchewan through the International (1-800-667-7575 inside Saskatchewan).
provide proof of valid registration and Registration Plan (IRP) is considered fully Non-resident companies with vehicles that
insurance from your home province. registered to operate in Saskatchewan. are not registered with full Saskatchewan
While dual registration provides full IRP registration can be obtained through plates, dual registration or pro-rated
registration permission for travel in the vehicles’ home jurisdiction and is a for Saskatchewan through IRP, are
Saskatchewan, it does not provide the good option for vehicles that continually required to pay tax using one of the
same insurance coverage that is included operate in more than one jurisdiction. applicable methods outlined in Bulletin
with a full Saskatchewan plate. The Contact the IRP office in your home PST-38-Information for Non-Resident Real
dual registration option only provides jurisdiction for more information on Property and Service Contractors. For
basic third party liability coverage as a the process. more information regarding Provincial
secondary provider. Single Trip Registration Permits
Sales Tax, please visit www.
saskatchewan.ca or call the Ministry of
Vehicles registering with full Single trip registration permits are issued Finance at 1-800-667-6102.
Saskatchewan plates or the non-resident to vehicles that are travelling from one
dual registration options may be subject identified point to another, along a specific
to Saskatchewan “First Time Registered” route. Single trip permits are a good
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11 Commercial Periodic
Medical Reporting
Medical reports are required:
• every five years for drivers
Medical forms can be completed by your
Family Physician, Nurse Practitioner or
Occupational Health and Safety Nurse.
To obtain a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 licence 18 to 45 years of age
or an Endorsement 1, 2, 3, 4, G (heavy All medical information is considered
trailer) or S (school bus), drivers must • every three years for drivers confidential under The Health Information
submit a medical report that meets the 46 to 65 years of age Protection Act.
requirements for a commercial licence • every year for drivers For further information, or a copy of the
before booking the written and road tests. 66 years of age or older. medical report form, visit www.sgi.sk.ca
After obtaining a commercial licence, Medical reports are requested prior to (Drivers/Medical Conditions and Driving
drivers are required to provide periodic the expiry of the driver’s licence. The Privileges) or contact SGI’s Medical
medical reports to maintain commercial commercial licence can be renewed if Review Unit:
driving privileges and the medical the medical meets the requirements. Telephone: 306-775-6176 in Regina,
authorization to operate vehicles across or toll free at 1-800-667-8015 ext. 6176
Canada and in the United States. If a medical report indicates a condition
that could affect the safe operation of Fax: 306-347-2577 in Regina, or toll free
If you have one of the following medical a commercial vehicle, more medical at 1-866-274-4417
conditions you are prohibited from information may be requested and the
operating in the United States and E-mail: mruinquiries@sgi.sk.ca
driver’s licence could be restricted,
a W restriction will be added to your changed to a Class 5 or suspended.
driver’s licence:
If a medical report is not returned on time,
1. Drivers with insulin dependent the driver’s licence will be renewed only
diabetes. as a Class 5 until a satisfactory medical
2. Drivers with an established medical report is received.
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy. Note: If you do not get your commercial licence
3. Drivers who do not meet the minimum reinstated within 5 years, you will be required to
complete commercial testing again (written, vision
hearing requirements to transport
and road exams).
dangerous goods.
4. Drivers currently operating under a
medical waiver.
1412 Drug and Alcohol
Testing (Travelling
to the U.S.)
the workplace. Carriers should also be
aware that penalties for non-compliance
range from $500 to $10,000 per violation.
ASSOCIATIONS
Canadian Trucking Association
416-249-7401
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association
All Canadian and Mexican motor carriers For further information concerning the 506-855-2782
–truck and bus–who operate in the application of these rules, please contact L’Association du camionnage du Quebec
United States are subject to U.S. drug your provincial or regional truck/bus 514-932-0377
and alcohol testing rules. Large motor association or the nearest office of the Manitoba Trucking Association
carriers, with 50 or more drivers, have U.S. Federal Highway Administration. 204-632-6600
been subject to these U.S. rules since Saskatchewan Trucking Association
For testing/collection facilities, contact: 306-569-9696
July 1, 1996.
Alberta Motor Transport Association
It is important to note that under the Wellpoint Health 1-800-267-1003
U.S. drug and alcohol testing regulations, 201 Robin Crescent British Columbia Trucking Association
a motor carrier including an owner- Saskatoon, SK S7L 6C4 604-888-5319
operator, is responsible to ensure that Phone: 306-374-9079
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada
its drivers meet the requirements of the 905-827-0587
Fax: 306-374-7246
regulations. An owner-operator who is L’Association des proprietaires
or d’autobus du Québec
operating under a lease agreement to a #30 - 395 Park Street 418-522-7131
motor carrier may seek an arrangement Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Ontario Motor Coach Association
with the motor carrier to participate in the Phone: 306-586-0537 416-229-6622
driver testing established by the motor Fax: 306-586-6280 Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
carrier. Independent owner-operators or 816-229-5791
are considered motor carriers under the Toll Free: 1-877-374-9079 Motor Coach Canada
regulations and therefore must assume or 416-229-9305
the corresponding responsibilities.
Booking Email:
It is strongly recommended that carriers ccbookings@wellpoint.ca
thoroughly familiarize themselves with General Email:
their obligations under these rules, as info@wellpoint.ca
well as the Canadian legal implications Website:
of adopting testing programs, before https://wellpointhealth.ca/drug-alcohol-testing/
substance use polices are adopted in
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U.S. DOT OFFICE OF
13 Allowed Uses of Class C:
MOTOR CARRIERS Commercial Vehicles 1. as a personal conveyance
Juneau, Alaska
907-465-3900 When registered, vehicles are placed 2. for the transportation of:
Olympia, Washington in a plate class based on size and how
i. passengers without compensation
360-705-7438 the vehicle will be used. The following
Boise, Idaho summarizes the allowed uses of the most ii. goods owned by the registered owner
208-334-8000 common plate classes: of the vehicle within an area having a
Helena, Montana radius of 55 km from the corporate
406-444-6200 Class A: limits of the city, town, village or hamlet
Bismarck, North Dakota 1. as a personal conveyance shown in certificate of registration
701-328-2500
2. for the transportation of: for the vehicle as the address of the
St. Paul, Minnesota
651-296-3000
registered owner
i. passengers without compensation
Madison, Wisconsin iii. Group I Exempt Commodities
608-246-3800 ii. any commodity
Lansing, Michigan
iv. Group II Exempt Commodities within an
Can be operated outside Saskatchewan area having a radius of 55 km from the
517-373-2090
as long as the vehicle is being operated corporate limits of the city, town, village
Albany, New York
518-457-6512 within the allowed uses of the plate class. or hamlet shown in the certificate
Montpelier, Vermont May require a permit from the jurisdiction of registration for the vehicle as the
802-828-2000 the vehicle is being operated in. May be address of the registered owner
Augusta, Maine eligible for registration through IRP.
207-624-3000 v. goods owned by the registered owner
Note: Eligible body styles are trucks and vans rated of the vehicle, where that owner is
greater than one ton, and power units.
a farmer and the goods are used in
the operation of a farm that is owned
or leased by the farmer or is being
purchased by him or her under an
agreement for sale
16vi. road construction machinery and 3. for the towing of damaged or vi. recreational equipment, where that
equipment and repair parts for that disabled vehicles. transportation is not in connection
machinery and equipment where the with any business, employment or
Can be operated outside Saskatchewan
owner of the machinery or equipment is: commercial enterprise
as long as the vehicle is being operated
a) the registered owner of the within the allowed uses of the plate class. vii. goods owned by a lessee of the
vehicle; and May require a permit from the jurisdiction vehicle where the vehicle:
b) a road construction contractor the vehicle is being operated in. Is not a) is a two-axle truck
eligible for registration through IRP.
vii. brush-breaking or land-clearing b) is leased from the registered owner
Note: Eligible body styles are trucks and vans rated
equipment owned by the registered of the vehicle pursuant to a written
greater than one ton, and power units.
owner of the vehicle where that agreement for the exclusive use by
owner is a brush-breaking or Class D: the lessee of the vehicle
land-clearing contractor 1. as a personal conveyance c) during the term of the lease
viii. any commodity within the corporate 2. for the transportation of: [mentioned in paragraph b)] and
limits of, and within an area having a pursuant to that lease the vehicle is
radius of 10 km from the corporate i. Group I Exempt Commodities and not operated by the registered owner
limits of the city, town, village or hamlet Group II Exempt Commodities or any employee of that owner
shown in the certificate of registration ii. goods owned by the registered owner viii. the registered owner of the vehicle and
for the vehicle as the address of the of the vehicle other employees of the employer of the
registered owner registered owner for the purposes of
iii. passengers without compensation
ix. recreational equipment, where that the business of the employer
iv. crude oil from an oil well
transportation is not in connection
with any business, employment or v. any commodity within the corporate
commercial enterprise limits of, and within an area having a
radius of 10 km from the corporate
x. crude oil within an area having a radius
limits of the city, town, village or hamlet
of 55 km from the oil well at which the
shown in the certificate of registration
crude oil is loaded
for the vehicle as the address of the
registered owner
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3. for the towing of damaged or The Vehicles for Hire Act and the A Class LV vehicle may not be used
disabled vehicles regulations made pursuant to the Act. to transport more than 8 students
4. for the towing of motor vehicles 5. For transporting co-workers when to and from school regardless if the
that may be registered pursuant to using a vehicle to travel to a common transportation is for compensation or
The Traffic Safety Act work destination for the purpose of not.
5. for the hauling of one motor vehicle the employer’s business. Note: Eligible body styles are vehicles that are rated
one ton or less such as trucks (¼ ton, ½ ton, ¾
that may be registered pursuant to 6. For transporting passengers as part ton, 1 ton), vans, sport utility vehicles and cars.
the Traffic Safety Act of a private car pool in which the
Note: Class LV vehicles that are operating with
participants agree to use one or more
a combined weight of 5 000 kg or more must
of their vehicles for the purpose of declare the gross vehicle weight on the registration
Can be operated outside Saskatchewan travelling to and from their place certificate.
as long as the vehicle is being operated of learning, employment or other
within the allowed uses of the plate class. common destination, and who agree Class LV vehicles being used
May require a permit from the jurisdiction to contribute or share in the expense commercially may be subject to the
the vehicle is being operated in. Is not of the trip. NSC requirements listed on page 2.
eligible for registration through IRP.
7. For transporting up to 8 students to Class TS:
Note: Eligible body styles are trucks and vans rated or from the school (morning pickup/ Trailers used for Commercial purposes
greater than one ton, and power units. afternoon drop-off). must be registered in Class TS. A Class
Class LV: 8. For transporting students, teachers TS trailer can haul commodities allowed
A vehicle registered in Class LV may be or chaperones for academic, under the towing vehicles plate class.
used for: athletic, or social events connected For example, a trailer towed behind a
to the programs of the school or Class C plated vehicle is authorized to
1. Hauling any commodity. school board, by a person who has carry any goods within the allowed uses
2. As a personal conveyance. been approved by the Principal of the Class C licence plate.
3. For transporting passengers without of the school through a student
compensation. transportation agreement.
4. For the transportation of passengers A vehicle that is registered in LV, that
for hire, if the driver is an affiliated has a seating capacity of more than 15
driver providing a vehicle-for-hire passengers, cannot rent or lease the
service (ride share) as defined in vehicle to another person.
18Perpetual Trailer Plates: • blankets, chairs, clothing, drapes, rugs • power line poles, telephone poles
Semi-trailers or trailers that are part of a or furs when being transported for the or railway ties
train combination pulled by a power unit purposes of dry cleaning • pregnant mare’s urine
have the option of registering with a Class • buildings in transit primary products of the farm, forest,
TS perpetual licence plate. Perpetual •
plates can be purchased for a one-time • mobile manufactured homes sea or lake in the initial movement
fee of $100 and are valid as long as you • Christmas trees from the farm, forest, sea or lake,
own the trailer. Insurance coverage is excluding milk or cream
not provided with a perpetual plate. • currency, liability items or related
banking items • raw honey.
Exempt Commodities Note: The Vehicle Classification and Registration
• egg crates or eggs Regulations further define many of the commodities
Group I Exempt Commodities means:
• fox or mink feed listed as Group I and Group II exempt commodities.
• Coal, earth, fodder, garbage, potatoes, Please reference the regulations for further detail.
grain, gravel, livestock, sand, septic • fresh or frozen fish
Passenger Carriers
tank sewage, wood, clay, sod, • Her Majesty’s mail
water, machinery and equipment Class PS (School Bus)
permanently mounted on a vehicle, • ice
A school bus may be used for:
chemicals used for pest and weed • lime, lumber, ore concentrate
a) A personal conveyance.
control, manufactured livestock food or peat moss
when transported to a farm, manure, b) To transport students to and from
• machinery and equipment required school.
materials used in the construction and to be repaired when transported by
maintenance of a road or bridge and a garage owner, machine shop owner c) Transporting students, teachers,
Impex rail containers (empty). employees or any other person
or implement dealer to and from
supervising the students, to an
Group II Exempt Commodities means: the customer’s residence or place academic, social or athletic event
• ashes, brick, briquettes, cement, cinder of business connected to the programs of the
blocks, coke, concrete blocks, rags, • milk being transported to a school board.
rigid composition sheeting for buildings, cheese factory for the purpose
scrap metal, slabs, stone or wooden of manufacturing it into cheese
fence posts • newspapers
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d) Teachers, educational officers and Class PS plates are only issued to which will need to be in place before
other persons employed by a school School Boards or people who are registration. See Section 14 for
board for any other purpose under contract with a School Board to further details.
connected with the performance provide student transportation. They Note: The requirement for the owner of a PB
of their duties. can only be registered to vehicles that vehicle to hold an Operating Authority Certificate
e) Any persons authorized by are manufactured and equipped in was removed from Legislation in June of 2018.
the school board where the accordance with Federal and Provincial
transportation is provided without equipment standards for school buses.
compensation and where no more See Section 14 regarding 3rd party
than four of those persons are liability insurance requirements.
passengers in the bus at any time.
Class PB
(i.e. A bus operator may transport
their spouse along the bus route Vehicles registered in Class PB may be
to town with the school board’s cars, vans, SUVs, pickups or buses.
permission.) 1. A vehicle in Class PB may be used to
f) Transporting an ill or injured person transport passengers or passengers
where no other transportation is and express parcels as part of a for
available. hire transportation service.
g) Emergency forest fire fighters 2. Passenger service must be a
when the registered owner has pre-booked charter or a regular
an agreement for such transport scheduled passenger service.
with the Ministry of Environment 3. A class PB vehicle may not be used
and Resource Management. for on-demand transportation such as
h) Goods owned by the registered a taxi or a vehicle-for-hire (rideshare)
owner. service.
i) Her Majesty’s mail. 4. The owner of a Class PB vehicle will
need to maintain additional amounts
of third party liability insurance,
20Class PC auto policy must be presented on each
Vehicles registered in PC Class can new application, renewal, or transfer
include passenger vehicles that are and the policy must show the third
buses, vans, etc. and can be licensed to party liability insurance amounts of
individuals, co-owners, and companies. $1,000,000 for 15 passengers or less
and $3,000,000 for 16 passengers
1. Class PC vehicles are used for the or more.
transportation of passengers for
compensation: 4. Applicant must present the “original”
valid Certificate(s) of Approval for each
a) within corporate limits of, and within vehicle being registered. The certificate
an area having 25 km from the must cover the full term of the vehicle
corporate limits of, the city, town, registration or a new Certificate of
village, or hamlet shown as the Approval must be completed and
address of the registered owner of signed by the authorized person in
the vehicle, or the community where the vehicle is
b) Provincially when the vehicle is being operated (e.g. city/town clerk,
used to transport individuals with administrator, or Band Chief if on
a disability and any attendants Indian Reserve.
travelling with those individuals. Note: A Certificate of Approval is “not required”
2. A vehicle that has a seating capacity if the registration is issued in the name of the city/
of fewer than 10 passengers may not town/village/hamlet.
be registered in Class PC unless it If you require further clarification on
is being used to transport individuals plate class eligibility and allowed uses,
with a disability and any attendants contact SGI’s Customer Service Center
travelling with those individuals. at 1-800-667-9868.
3. Applicant must present a valid copy
of the commercial auto policy (blanket
or showing the specific vehicles being
licensed) in the same name as the
vehicle registration. The commercial
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14 Insurance
Requirements
Insurance Requirements
Cargo
Insurance
Third Party
Liability
Notes
All individuals or companies holding
a Certificate of Safety Fitness are Class A – Only A Plated Vehicles Can Register Under IRP for Out-of-Province Travel
required to maintain extension insurance. * Exempt from Cargo Insurance if Hauling
Third party liability insurance and cargo 5,000 kg – 11,793 kg Yes* Yes
Low Value or Owner’s Own Goods
insurance is required before registering * Exempt from Cargo Insurance if Hauling
commercial vehicles in Saskatchewan. 11,794 kg & Greater Yes* Yes
Low Value or Owner’s Own Goods
Operators will be asked to supply a * Cargo Exemption: Low value goods are exclusively coal, earth, fodder, manure,
garbage, sand, gravel, sewage, clay, sod, water, stone or logs
Certificate of Insurance to SGI. If the
Certificate of Insurance is not provided, Class C & D – Cannot Register Under IRP But Can Leave the Province on Single Trip Permits
cancelled or not renewed, SGI – Carrier &
Vehicle Safety Services may suspend the 5,000 kg – 11,793 kg No Yes
Certificate of Safety Fitness and prevent * Exempt from Cargo Insurance if Hauling
11,794 kg & Greater Yes* Yes
any further commercial transactions from Low Value or Owner’s Own Goods
being conducted until it is received and
verified. The Certificate of Insurance Class LV – If Registered as Commercial or Business Purposes
must be provided annually upon renewal * Exempt from Third Party Liability Insurance
5,000 kg – 11,793 kg No Yes*
of your Commercial Auto Pak policy if Operating Only in Sask.
verifying 3rd party liability and cargo (if * Exempt from Cargo Insurance if Hauling
11,794 kg & Greater Yes* Yes
required). Low Value or Owner’s Own Goods
Contact SGI - Carrier & Vehicle Safety Class F No No
Services , 306-775-6630. Certificates
of Insurance may be faxed to
Class PB No Yes
306-775-1215 or emailed
to nscapp@sgi.sk.ca
Class PC No Yes
Class PS No Yes
22Minimum Insurance Coverage National Safety Code (NSC) Standard passengers, regardless of the class it is
Third Party Liability
11B - Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection. registered in, requires inspection annually.
The Vehicle Inspection Regulations specify Trailers and semi-trailers registered in Class
Coverage: which vehicle classes require inspection TS or that would be registered in Class TS
• $1,000,000 – All carriers transporting under the PMVI Program, and The Vehicle if registered in Saskatchewan, dollies, jeeps
freight except dangerous goods Inspection Procedure Regulations specify and boosters equipped with air brakes, must
the frequency of inspections completed as be inspected annually.
• $2,000,000 – All carriers transporting part of the PMVI program.
dangerous goods This program is administered by SGI and
Trucks and power units with a registered inspections are completed by certified third-
Cargo Liability gross vehicle weight (GVW) at or above party inspection facilities. Vehicles that pass
Cargo amounts for all vehicles not 22,000 kg that are registered in commercial are issued a certificate and validation decal.
exceeding the following weight categories: classes A, C or D are subject to periodic
inspection. Trucks and power units with a No person or owner shall operate a
12,700 kg $15,000 registered GVW at or above 11,794 kg that registered vehicle or allow a vehicle to be
21,000 kg $20,000 operate inter-provincially and are registered operated that requires inspection which is
for commercial use classes A, C, D or LV, or not inspected and issued a valid inspection
37,000 kg $27,000 would be registered in Class A, C, D or LV if certificate.
over 37,000 kg $32,000 they were registered in Saskatchewan, are It is the operator’s or owner’s
also subject to periodic inspection. Power responsibility to keep track of inspection
Passenger Transportation
units require inspection semi-annually; and, certificate expiry dates and ensure
Passenger Capacity Insurance trucks require inspection annually. vehicles are inspected before expiry.
15 or less $1,000,000 PMVI’s completed on power units under They must also ensure a valid vehicle
Saskatchewan Preventative Maintenance inspection(s) sticker (PMVI) is displayed
16 or more $3,000,000
Inspection Program (PMP) are valid for where required by the municipality
and is in addition to amounts required one year. to operate.
under “The Automobile Accident
Vehicles registered in PB, PC or PS, or For more information on inspection
Insurance Act”.
would be registered in class PB, PC or PS requirements (including other vehicles),
if they were registered in Saskatchewan, vehicle standards and equipment and
15 Periodic Motor Vehicle
Inspection (PMVI)
Program
require inspection annually if operated solely
within Saskatchewan, and semi-annually
inspection stations, contact Carrier &
Vehicle Safety Services at 306-775-6188
if operated inter-provincially. Any vehicle or 1-800-667-8015 ext: 6188.
The Saskatchewan Periodic Motor Vehicle with a seating capacity of 15 or more
Inspection Program (PMVI) is based on 23You can also read
