Out of Province Commercial Transport

Commercial drivers transporting loads across B.C. borders need to take into account intra-provincial and cross-border issues, procedures, laws, regulations and required permits.

If you are operating a commercial transport vehicle across provincial borders the following material may help you be compliant with local laws and regulations.

• B.C. Commercial Transport Procedures

The following chapters from the B.C. Commercial Transport Procedures Manual contain information that should be reviewed by operators from outside of the province, wanting to operate within B.C.

• Chapter 1 - Licensing, Insurance Guidelines and Permits (PDF, 786KB - May 2024)
• Chapter 4 - Commodities Guidelines and Permits (PDF, 2.8MB - May 2024)
• Chapter 5 - Vehicle Guidelines & Permits (PDF, 1.4MB - May 2024)
• Chapter 6 - Heavy Haul & Extraordinary Load Guidelines (PDF, 892KB - May 2024)

Out of Province Permits

Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Companies must register with New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) before applying for a Business BCEID to apply for B.C. Provincial Permits

• B.C. Provincial Permits
• Alberta Provincial Permits
• Saskatchewan Provincial Permits
• Manitoba Provincial Permits
• New West Partnership Trade Agreement

If you are operating across provincial lines in western Canada, the following may help you find the information you need from provincial governments:

• Provincial Sales Tax (PST) Bulletin for Businesses from Outside B.C.

Routes and Driving Conditions

• Use the CVSE Mobile site to find information while you are on the road.
• Plan your route and check driving conditions with DriveBC
• Winter Driving in British Columbia
  Learn about winter driving in B.C. including using chains and tires. Winter conditions can occur at any time of year in high mountain passes.
• Seasonal Load Restrictions
  We protect B.C. highways by restricting loads during periods when the road base is weakened by excess water. Subscribe to receive seasonal load restriction notifications.