The Government of Yukon has banned axle lifts as load-bearing axles under most circumstances. This is done to protect the Yukon's roads from unnecessary damage.
Some manufacturers are now:
- manufacturing new trailers with a new generation of axle lifts; or
- retrofitting older trailers with a new generation of axle lifts.
If your trailer has 1 of these new axle lifts, you can apply for the axle lift trailer permit.
How axle lifts work
Axle lifts connect to the trailer air system. These axles:
- lower automatically when weight is added to the trailer; and
- cannot be lifted once the trailer is loaded.
Benefits
- Improve fuel economy
- Reduce tire wear on axles that can be raised
- Allow for financial savings
- Environmentally friendly
You must call us. We'll ask you for:
- information about the weights and dimensions of your freight; and
- a phone number where we can reach you while you're travelling.
Depending on your vehicle's load weight and dimensions, it could take at least 3 business days to prepare your permit.
A carrier compliance officer at the Whitehorse weigh station or Watson Lake weigh station will complete and issue your permit.
Required documents
Before we can issue you with a permit, you will need to provide us with:
- copy of valid vehicle insurance;
- copy of valid vehicle registration;
- valid driver’s licence; and
- a complete axle lift trailer permit application form.
In some cases, you'll need to provide the following. The carrier compliance officer will let you know if these are needed.
- Lease agreement
- Copy of bill of lading
- Copy of valid vehicle ownership, such as a bill of sale
Carrying dangerous goods
If you're carrying dangerous goods, you need a current Dangerous Goods Training Certificate to be carried as well.