About the course
What this course covers.
Alberta sets specific weight and dimension limits for commercial vehicles - by axle group, by vehicle configuration, and for overall length, width, and height. This course reviews those baseline limits and explains why they exist: an overweight or oversize vehicle handles differently and puts more stress on infrastructure and other road users.
It is a companion course to load securement training. Weight and dimension compliance is only half the picture - a load also has to be secured once it is within the legal limits.
Carriers use this course to document that drivers and dispatchers understand the weight and dimension rules that apply to their equipment before they need a permit for anything outside the standard limits.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
3 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Weight limits by configuration
About 15 minutesAxle group weight limits and how they change with vehicle and trailer configuration.
Dimension limits
About 15 minutesStandard length, width, and height limits, and when a load crosses into oversize territory.
Permits and enforcement
About 15 minutesWhen a permit is required for an overweight or oversize load, and how weight and dimension limits are enforced at scales and checkpoints.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Helped our newer dispatchers understand why certain loads need a permit before they ever get to the scale.
Elena V.
Dispatcher
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Commercial drivers operating standard freight equipment
- Dispatchers planning loads and routes
- New drivers completing carrier orientation
- Owner-operators managing their own compliance
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Identify the axle weight limits that apply to a given vehicle configuration
- Recognise when a load exceeds standard dimension limits
- Understand when an overweight or oversize permit is required
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $49.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$249.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$224.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$199.96
A corporate account saves you
$49.99
on 5 seats of Weights & Dimensions (Safety Laws)
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass the final exam at 80 percent and download a certificate of completion immediately, valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced, about 45 minutes of content
- Mobile-friendly, complete it between runs
- Certificate available to download the moment the course is passed
Why it matters for compliance
Alberta's weight and dimension regulations set legal limits for commercial vehicles by axle configuration and overall size. This course documents that a driver or dispatcher has been trained on those baseline limits.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
Does this course cover permit applications for oversize loads?
- It covers when a permit is required at a basic level, but the permit application process itself is handled through Alberta's transportation ministry, not this course.
How long does the course take?
- About 45 minutes of self-paced online content.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 49.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 for 10 percent off an individual purchase.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.