Saskatchewan Oversize & Overweight Permit Requirements & Rules (2026)

In Saskatchewan, any load that exceeds the legal size or weight limits requires an oversize/overweight permit before it moves. Below are the legal limits and the requirements that apply at each threshold.

1When you need a permit

A load is oversize or overweight once it passes any of these:

Dimension	Saskatchewan legal limit	Permit if over
Width	8 ft 6 in	Wider
Height	13 ft 7 in	Taller
Length (combination)	82 ft	Longer
Gross weight	139,991 lbs	Heavier
Single axle	18,740 lbs	Heavier
Tandem axle	37,480 lbs	Heavier

Rear overhang is limited to 13.12 ft and front overhang to 6.56 ft before it counts toward length, and any overhang must be flagged.

2Escort & pilot car requirements

When the load reaches…	Saskatchewan requires
12.67 ft wide	1 escort (pilot car)
16.42 ft wide	2 escorts
15 ft high	Escort with a height pole / pole car
98 ft long	1 escort · 120 ft → 2 escorts
16 ft 12 in high or 16 ft wide	Route survey required

3When you can travel

Daylight only — 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.
Weekend travel allowed within dimensional limits.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas, Boxing Day.

4Superloads in Saskatchewan

A load is a superload once it exceeds any of these:

Superload trigger	Threshold
Width	16.4 ft
Height	16 ft 5 in
Length	131 ft
Gross weight	140,000 lbs

Superloads require a route survey and roughly 14 days of lead time for approval.

5Permit timing

Standard single-trip: ~3 business days to issue.
Superload: ~14 days (route survey + review).
Validity: a single-trip permit is good for ~7 days.

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Note: these requirements are for planning and are verified as of May 2026. Rules change — always confirm with the provincial transport authority before dispatch.

?Saskatchewan permit FAQ

When do I need an oversize permit in Saskatchewan?

Once a load exceeds any legal limit: 8 ft 6 in wide, 13 ft 7 in high, 82 ft long (combination), or 139,991 lbs gross.

When do I need a pilot car in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan requires one escort at 12.67 ft wide (two at 16.42 ft), a height pole at 15 ft high.

Can you drive an oversize load at night in Saskatchewan?

No — oversize loads move daylight-only, 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset. Weekend travel is allowed within limits.

What counts as a superload in Saskatchewan?

Over 16.4 ft wide, 16 ft 5 in high, 131 ft long, or 140,000 lbs gross. It requires a route survey and about 14 days of lead time.

How much does a Saskatchewan oversize permit cost?

The state permit fee depends on the load's size and weight. The full cost of a move also includes escorts, police, route surveys, engineering, and the truck rate, which vary by route. FreightDeck estimates all of it for your exact load — price your Saskatchewan load with FreightDeck →.