Temporary Trip & Fuel Permit Guide
Do you need one?
If you’re crossing into a state where your truck isn’t IRP-apportioned, you need a temporary trip permit. If you don’t hold an IFTA license, you also need a fuel permit for that state. Both are short-term credentials — typically 4 days in California.
How to order
1
Check your credentials
No apportioned plate for the state? No IFTA sticker? You need temporary permits.
2
Gather vehicle info
VIN, plate, unit weight, and your USDOT number — five minutes of paperwork.
3
Order before you cross
We issue most trip & fuel permits within hours, sent straight to your phone.
4
Carry it in the cab
Keep a printed or digital copy for inspection the whole trip.
Running interstate regularly? Full IRP/IFTA registration usually beats repeat permits — we can set that up too.
Temporary permits vs. IRP / IFTA
Temporary trip & fuel
✓ Best for occasional entry into a state
✓ Pay per trip — no quarterly filings
✓ Valid for days (4 days in CA)
✓ Issued within hours
IRP + IFTA
✓ Best for regular interstate runs
✓ Annual apportioned plates + fuel license
✓ Quarterly fuel tax filings required
✓ We set both up — DOT & Compliance
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a trip permit?
Most trip & fuel permits are issued within hours during business hours — order before you reach the state line, not at it.
What if my route crosses several non-apportioned states?
Each state needs its own permits. Send the route once and we bundle every state in one order.
When does IRP / IFTA make more sense?
If you run a state more than a few times a year, apportioned plates and an IFTA license usually beat repeat temporary permits. Our DOT & Compliance team sets both up.
Need a trip permit today?
Most temporary trip & fuel permits are issued within hours.