You'll need a freight vehicle permit if you're a commercial driver bringing freight into the Yukon. The permit will temporarily register your vehicle for your trip.
Types of permits
We issue 4 types of freight vehicle permits to commercial drivers:
- business;
- escort vehicles;
- hauling for hire; and
- own commercial goods.
You can call ahead or apply online with all information about your weights, dimensions, destination and origin. Analysis might be required to prepare your permit, which can take up to 3 business days, and depends on:
- load weight;
- route; and
- dimensions.
Apply for a permit online
Before you apply for a permit, you must be a carrier in good standing with the National Safety Code of your home jurisdiction.
Before you start the online permit process, make sure you have everything you need, including:
- current vehicle details, dimensions and weights;
- route information; and
- a credit card to pay the permit fee.
Other ways to get a freight vehicle permit
A carrier compliance officer at the Whitehorse or Watson Lake weigh stations will complete and issue your freight vehicle permit.
Whitehorse weigh station
In person: kilometre 1,420.2 (mile marker 914.44) Alaska Highway in Whitehorse.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 867-667-5729
Fax: 867-393-6408
Watson Lake Weigh Station
In person: kilometre 976 Alaska Highway in Watson Lake. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 867-536-7400
Fax: 867-536-7577
Documents you need
Before we can issue you with a permit, you will need to provide us with a:
- copy of your valid vehicle insurance;
- copy of your valid vehicle registration; and
- valid driver’s licence.
The carrier compliance officer will let you know if you also need to provide:
- a lease agreement; or
- a copy of a bill of lading.
Carrying dangerous goods
If you're carrying dangerous goods, you will need a current Dangerous Goods Training Certificate.