Truck routes and commercial truck permits

An over-height, over-dimensional or overweight load (as defined within Alberta Transportation guidelines and in accordance with the Traffic Safety Act and Motor Vehicle Registration Act) through the City of Airdrie will require a permit.

All single trip over-dimensional permits for Airdrie are available online through the provincial TRAVIS.

The cost for a single trip permit is $25 (non-refundable). Please call 1.800.662.7138 for all questions and assistance.

High load moves

High load moves requiring traffic signal lights to be turned MUST be scheduled two business days in advance. If less than 48 hours notice is given, the hauler is subject to a short notice scheduling fee (see the High load move guidelines (PDF)).

If your load requires signal light turning, RoaData will contact the hauler to confirm dates/time or you can email permits@roadata.com with your requested date/time. All turning of traffic signals will be completed by City of Airdrie staff at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. The fee structure is listed in the high load move guidelines and will be added directly to the permit fees.

To lessen the impact to traffic, no loads will be scheduled or traffic light turning on on the following weekday peak traffic times:

• 7:30 - 9 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The City of Airdrie requires all tridem configuration trucks (12 or 24 tires) that exceed 17,000 kg to carry an Airdrie TAC permit in addition to the provincial TAC permit.

The Airdrie TAC permit is valid for 365 days from purchase date. It can be obtained by contacting RoaData Services Ltd.
ROADATA Services Ltd: 1.888.444.9288 or visit www.roadata.com

“Multiple” is understood to mean more than one load. This aligns with the City’s Traffic Bylaw B-30/2023, Section 119, which distinguishes “single trip movement.” Any movement beyond a single trip is considered a multi-load haul.

A Road Use Agreement (RUA) is required for all multi-load hauls. Permit duration depends on the length and scheduling of the haul (e.g., continuous or phased). Permits are generally issued for up to 30 days. This is to allow for re-inspection prior to extensions. Extensions may be issued in additional 30-day increments.

Note: A minimum of two weeks is required to process multi-load permit applications. This timeline is dependent on the timely submission of all required information by the applicant.

Step 1 - Contact engineering.services@airdrie.ca or call 403.948.8835 and provide the proposed hauling route (origin/destination). The Roads department will complete a pre-inspection to confirm structural suitability and ensure no conflicts (lane closures, detours, or special events)

Step 2 - If the route meets requirements, Engineering Services will contact the applicant to proceed.

Step 3 - Applicants must provide the following:

• A pre-haul visual inspection report prepared by a geotechnical engineer
• Securities = Asphalt $25,000 per km, Gravel $15,000 per km 
• Certificate of Insurance
• Traffic Accommodation Strategy (TAS), as required by the city
• Once haul is complete, a geotechnical post-haul inspection report is prepared by a geotechnical engineer

Step 4 - Once all requirements are met, a RUA# will be issued. 
Contact RoaData at 1.888.444.9288 or  www.roadata.com to obtain the permit. A permit will not be issued without a valid RUA#.

Additional Requirements - The hauling company must ensure axle weights comply with roadway classifications through proper wheel configuration. Regulation summaries are available on the Alberta Transportation website.

The Roads Department will re-inspect the haul route upon completion to determine if any repairs are required. Roadways must be returned to their original pre-haul condition. Security will be released following satisfactory inspection.