Newfoundland and Labrador OS/OW Permit Requirements
Canada · NL Department of Transportation and Infrastructure — Commercial Vehicle Services
Everything heavy-haul carriers need to know before moving an oversize or overweight load through Newfoundland and Labrador: survey triggers, fees, lead times and the official permit portal.
Route survey triggers
- HeightHeight exceeds 4.15 m (13.6 ft) — special permit required
- WidthWidth exceeds 2.6 m (8.5 ft) — special permit required
- LengthLength exceeds 23.0 m (75.5 ft) — special permit required
- WeightGVW exceeds 63,500 kg (140,000 lbs) — overweight permit required
- WidthWidth exceeds 4.88 m (16.0 ft) — route survey required
Fee notes
Single-trip C$25 base. Annual permits C$150. Limited highway network — most superloads coordinate directly with Newfoundland & Labrador Transportation.
Official resources
- Official permit portal
- Official fee schedule
- NL Motor Registration — OS/OW Special Permits
- NL Highway Traffic Act
- NL OS/OW Permit Application
Reference information last verified May 2026. Always confirm current requirements with NL Department of Transportation and Infrastructure — Commercial Vehicle Services.
Surveying a route through Newfoundland and Labrador?
RoadScope generates Newfoundland and Labrador-compliant survey reports automatically — the right sections, certifications and documentation for NL Department of Transportation and Infrastructure — Commercial Vehicle Services.
Try RoadScope Free