Temporary Trip & Fuel Permit Cost Estimator

Running a truck through states where you are not apportioned? Add up the temporary trip permit and fuel permit fees state by state, then jump straight to each state DOT permit office to buy.

Trip & fuel permits

States on your route (1)

Estimated permit fees

$75.00

1 truck, 1 state

State and permitPer truck, subtotal

  • Texas

    72-Hour Permit / 144-Hour PermitValid 72 hours

    Buy from Texas

    72-hour permit $25, 144-hour permit $50, plus $4.75 non-refundable processing fee per permit; USDOT number required. Fuel: Texas Comptroller Temporary Fuel Trip Permit $50, valid for one entry and 20 days (comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/fuels/trip-permits.php).

    $75.00

    $75.00

Estimated total

$75.00

Fees are per power unit and reflect the standard temporary permit for a typical tractor-trailer. State fees change and some scale with weight or axles, so confirm the price on the state portal before you buy. Service fees from permit agents are not included.

Trip Permit FAQ

What is a temporary trip permit for trucks?
A temporary trip permit lets a commercial vehicle that is not registered or apportioned in a state operate there for a short period, typically a few days, instead of buying full plates. Duration, price and eligibility are set by each state.
Do I need a separate fuel trip permit?
Only if the state issues one. Carriers licensed under IFTA report and pay fuel tax through their quarterly return, so most states do not require a separate fuel permit from them. A few states sell a temporary fuel permit to vehicles that are not IFTA licensed.
Are trip permits the same as oversize or overweight permits?
No. A trip permit covers registration or fuel tax for a short visit. An oversize/overweight permit authorizes a load that exceeds legal dimensions or weight and is issued per move with its own route and travel conditions.
Why does the estimate leave some states out of the total?
Where a state’s fee is not published, depends on weight or axle count, or could not be confirmed, we show a link to the state office instead of guessing. The total only adds confirmed fees.