Motor Carrier Updates

Transport Canada Issues BC Wildfire Emergency Hours of Service Exemption

For your awareness, at the request of British Columbia, Transport Canada has issued an emergency commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations exemption to support efforts by extra-provincial motor carrier undertakings and their drivers engaged in direct assistance to the emergency relief efforts in response to the wildfires in British Columbia.

The exemption is available on Transport Canada’s web page at: 

Please do not hesitate to contact MVS-SA@tc.gc.ca should you have any questions or concerns. 

Manitoba carriers providing emergency response in British Columbia are required to notify Manitoba’s hours of service Provincial Director, Chief Kevin Mantie, in compliance with section 1 of the conditions of using this exemption.  Notification can be sent to motorcarrier@gov.mb.ca. Please include your NSC # and “BC Wildfire Exemption” in the subject line of the email.


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.
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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.

More information on winter seasonal weights in any climate zone is available.

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Accident Reporting for Motor Carriers

Effective January 1, 2026, motor carriers are required to report accidents involving a regulated vehicle to Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI). This change to the accident reporting requirements is part of MTI’s ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and ensure consistency with national standards. Learn more about Accident Reporting for Motor Carriers.


International Roadcheck CVSA

International Roadcheck CVSA takes place on May 12, 13, and 14, 2026. 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.

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New Safety Fitness Certificate Auto Renewal Initiative

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has introduced a new initiative to enhance the Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) renewal process. Beginning October 1, 2025, eligible carriers will benefit from an automatic SFC renewal in alternating years. This change is designed to support road safety, promote fairness among carriers, and streamline administrative processes. To learn more about this new initiative, visit Renewing a safety fitness certificate in Manitoba.


New Manitoba Safety Fitness Certificate Requirements for U.S. Motor Carriers

Effective Sept. 1, 2025, U.S. motor carriers operating regulated vehicles in Manitoba must hold a valid Manitoba Safety Fitness Certificate OR an equivalent operating authority issued by a Canadian jurisdiction, such as an Ontario CVOR or Quebec NIR.  This change to the Safety Fitness Certificate requirement is part of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and ensure consistent compliance with provincial standards.

Learn more about Safety Fitness Certificate Requirements for U.S. Motor Carriers


New Regulated Vehicles and Motor Carriers Regulation in force as of January 1, 2025

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure advises that the Regulated Vehicles and Motor Carriers 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.