Trip and fuel permits, issued before the truck reaches the line
One vehicle, one state, one trip. Registration and fuel trip permits for any state, usually issued the same business day. The state fee is billed at cost, typically 15 to 60 USD.
For the trip you did not plan
A load into a state that is not on the cab card, a truck with no IFTA licence yet, or a new unit not yet decaled. A trip permit covers it legally for the window you need.
Usually 72 hours
Most states issue trip permits for 72 hours from the entry time you choose. The permit has to be in the cab before the first mile in that state.
Not a substitute for registration
Once a truck needs permits for the same state more than a few times a year, apportioned plates and an IFTA licence cost less.
Our fee, and the state fee at cost
IFTA yearly service
All four quarterly fuel tax returns.
For trucks that cross regularly
- All four quarterly returns prepared and filed
- Miles and fuel checked before each return
- Decal renewal handled each year
- Due-date reminders
- Records kept for the four-year audit window
Temporary permits and the permanent alternative
| Service | Our fee | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Trip or fuel permit, any state Plus the state permit fee, billed at cost. | On request | per permit |
| IFTA licence and decals Plus the base jurisdiction decal fee. | On request | one-time |
| IFTA yearly service All four quarterly fuel tax returns. | On request | per year |
State permit fees vary by state and permit type, typically 15 to 60 USD per permit. We pay them on your behalf and bill them at cost, itemized apart from our fee.
How it works
- Tell us the trip
Send the form: plate, VIN, year, make, weight, the states the truck will enter, and the date and time it reaches the first line.
- We buy the permits
We order each permit from the state, pay the state fee on your behalf and check the validity window against your schedule.
- Permit in the cab
You get each permit by email as a PDF. The driver keeps a copy in the cab for the validity period.
Where the break-even sits
| Situation | Trip permit | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Intrastate truck taking one out-of-state load | Yes, a permit for each state entered | No |
| New truck delivered, IRP and IFTA paperwork pending | Yes, for the delivery run | Already in progress |
| Truck entering the same state monthly | Costs more over the year | Yes, apportion the plate and license IFTA |
| IFTA licence revoked for unfiled returns | Works, but expensive at every border | Reinstate the licence |
Three or four trips a year into the same state is where registering starts to win.
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Canadian carriers and the states IFTA skips
A Quebec or Ontario carrier with provincial IRP plates and an IFTA licence is covered for registration and fuel in every state. The provincial credentials do not cover the weight-distance taxes in New York, Kentucky, New Mexico and Oregon. For a first trip or an unusual load, a trip permit from that state keeps the truck legal.
We have issued permits for Canadian carriers since 1988, in French and English.
What we need for a trip permit
- Plate number, state or province, and VIN
- Year, make, number of axles and gross weight
- USDOT number and carrier name
- States the truck will enter and the route
- Date and time the truck reaches the first state line
Frequently asked questions
What is a trip permit?
A temporary credential that lets a vehicle operate in a state that is not on its IRP cab card, for a limited time and usually a single trip. A fuel trip permit does the same for fuel tax when the vehicle has no IFTA licence.
How long is a trip permit valid?
Most states issue permits for 72 hours from the time you specify. Some run 48 hours, some 96, and a few go longer. The clock starts at the entry time you choose, so we set it for when the truck will actually reach the line.
What do the states charge?
Typically 15 to 60 USD per permit per state. A trip that crosses three states without coverage needs three permits. We pay the state fee on your behalf and bill it at cost, apart from our fee.
How fast can you issue one?
Most permits are issued the same business day, often within an hour, once we have the vehicle information and the entry time. Order before the truck is at the line: a permit issued after the crossing does not cure the violation.
Can an IFTA licensee still need a fuel trip permit?
An IFTA licence already covers every member jurisdiction. Fuel trip permits are for vehicles with no licence, a revoked licence, or a vehicle not yet decaled. See IFTA.
Need a permit for a truck leaving today?
Send the plate, VIN and entry time. We order the permits, pay the state fees and send the PDFs to the driver, usually within the hour.