Quebec Spring Thaw 2021

Spring thaw in Quebec has now begun in Zones 1 and 2 as of today. The authorized load limits will be reduced during the thaw period on all public roads, and impacts all containers, both import and export, moving through the province of Quebec.

Here are the official dates for 2021 as per the Ministère des Transports.

Zone 1
From Monday, March 22nd (00:01) to Friday, May 21st (23:59)

Zone 2
From Monday, March 22nd (00:01) to Friday, May 21st (23:59)

Predicted starting dates for 2021

Zone 3
From Monday, March 29th (00:01) to Friday, May 28th (23:59)

Please note that Spring Thaw Dates are subject to change without any notification, please refer to Transport Quebec website for the most update to date details at the following link here.

For any cargo exceeding the below weight limits, will be subject to overweight surcharge.

DRY
Size	Cargo Weight	Transport Mode	Surcharge
20 DV	0- 20,000 KGS	Truck	N/A
20 DV	20,001 – 24,000 KGS	Truck	Surcharge applicable
40 DV-HC	0 – 23,000 KGS	Truck	N/A
40 DV-HC	23,001 – 26,000 KGS	Truck	Surcharge applicable

REEFER
Size	Cargo Weight	Transport Mode	Surcharge
20 RE	0- 19,000 KGS	Truck	N/A
20 RE	19,001 – 23,100 KGS	Truck	Surcharge applicable
40 RE	0 – 21,700 KGS	Truck	N/A
40 RE	21,701 – 24,000 KGS	Truck	Surcharge applicable