Get a freight vehicle permit: hauling-for-hire

You can get a hauling-for-hire permit if you are hauling goods with a commercial vehicle:

• into or out of the Yukon; or

• point-to-point within Yukon for compensation and do not have Yukon registration.

This permit is only valid for a 1-way trip.

You can call ahead or apply online with all information about 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; 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.

Apply for a carrier permit

Other ways to get a freight vehicle permit for hauling-for-hire

You can get a hauling-for-hire permit at the Whitehorse or Watson Lake weigh station. 

Whitehorse Weigh Station
In person: 914.44 Alaska Highway (kilometre 1420.2) in Whitehorse. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: weighstation.whitehorse@yukon.ca
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: weighstation.watsonlake@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-536-7400
Fax: 867-536-7577

What documents do you need?

When you apply for a hauling-for-hire permit, you need to provide the following information before the permit can be issued:

• copy of valid vehicle insurance;

• copy of valid vehicle registration; and

• valid driver’s licence.

In some cases you will need to provide the following. The carrier compliance officer will let you know if these are needed.

• lease agreement; or

• copy of bill of lading.

What if I'm carrying dangerous goods?

If you are carrying dangerous goods, you'll need a current Dangerous Goods Training Certificate.