Motor Carrier Updates
New Regulated Vehicles Regulation in force as of January 1, 2025
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure advises that the Regulated Vehicles (Safety Fitness, Operator Identification and Records and Vehicle Exemptions) Regulation (the Regulation) came into force on January 1, 2025. The new regulation consolidates some regulated vehicle requirements and includes changes that impact regulated vehicle operations in Manitoba. To learn more, please visit our Regulated Vehicles Regulation Impacts page.
Manitoba Spring Road Restrictions
Manitoba Spring Road Restrictions (SRR) are in place to protect Manitoba's surfaced pavements from undue damage by reducing allowable axle weights during the spring thawing season.
Changes to spring road restrictions for any climate zone will be communicated with a 3-day advance notice.
Read more about Manitoba Spring Road Restrictions...
Winter Seasonal Weights
Winter Seasonal Weights allow for higher than normal weights on Manitoba highways and roads during the winter season when the roadbed is in a frozen condition. 2024-2025 winter seasonal weights:
More information on winter seasonal weights in any climate zone is available.
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International Roadcheck CVSA
International Roadcheck CVSA takes place on May 13, 14, and 15, 2025. Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers participate annually in this event, conducting compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives targeted at various elements of motor carrier, vehicle and driver safety.
Read more about International Roadcheck CVSA..
Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)
Recent changes to the federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation and the provincial Drivers of Hours Service Regulation may require drivers and carriers to outfit their commercial/regulated vehicle with an electronic logging device (ELD). For more information on the changes and how it may impact commercial drivers and carriers, please visit our ELD information page.
