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Weights and Dimensions

The Commercial Vehicle Weights and Dimensions course helps drivers and operators understand Canada’s federal and provincial regulations for truck size and weight. Learners will explore the MOU, highway-specific rules, and provincial differences to ensure safe operations and avoid costly violations. By the end, participants will know how to calculate legal limits, interpret restrictions, and stay compliant on the road.

Weights and Dimensions

Course Overview

Canada’s road network supports more than 1.3 million registered commercial vehicles, part of a total fleet of over 26 million vehicles nationwide. While commercial trucks represent a relatively small percentage of traffic, they are linked to around 8% of all collisions and nearly one-fifth of fatal accidents. With such significant impact, strong safety standards and strict compliance with commercial vehicle weights and dimensions are vital.

This online program examines both federal and provincial/territorial regulations governing commercial truck size and weight. Learners will study requirements for width, height, length, and weight, as well as the purpose of the MOU, which brings consistency across jurisdictions. By the end of the course, drivers and operators will know how to avoid costly violations, improve safety, and remain compliant.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of compliance with weight and dimension laws in Canada
  • Identify hazards and consequences of operating oversize or overweight vehicles
  • Compare provincial and federal standards to determine maximum load capacity
  • Explain how the MOU applies to interprovincial transportation
  • Locate detailed information on local regulations for vehicle weights and dimensions
  • Calculate total allowable vehicle weight accurately
  • Interpret highway-specific restrictions and exceptions
  • Recognize inspection procedures and enforcement actions for non-compliance
Course Topics
  • Why Weights and Dimensions Matter in Transportation
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Explained
  • Vehicle Category Rules for Size and Weight
  • Designated Highway Requirements
  • Provincial and Territorial Differences in Regulations
  • Calculating Maximum Legal Weight
  • Special Circumstances and Exceptions
  • Regulation, Compliance, and Enforcement
Online Course Duration

This course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete online at your own pace.

Pass Mark

An 80% minimum grade is required to pass this working alone safety training. Learners may retake the test up to three times.

Certificate Of Completion

Upon successful completion of the course and exam, learners will receive a certificate of completion.

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Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 90 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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