Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators

Heavy vehicle owners and operators must be familiar with and comply with the rules governing road transportation of goods and passengers. 

Heavy vehicles covered

• A road vehicle with a gross vehicle weight ratingA vehicle's weight, including its maximum load capacity, according to the manufacturer's specifications. (GVWR) of 4,500 kg or more
• A combination of road vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 4,500 kg or more
• A tow truck
• A road vehicle transporting dangerous substances requiring the display of safety marks
• A bus
• A minibus

Obligations regarding heavy vehicles

Heavy vehicle owners and operators also have many responsibilities, some of which they share. These responsibilities concern, in particular, the following subjects:

Owners

• Mechanical maintenance of their vehicles

Operators

• Circle checks
• Load securement standards
• Load and size limits
• Transportation of dangerous substances
• Special travel permits