If your vehicle is oversize or overweight, you will need a temporary permit. These oversize load permits allow transportation beyond standard configuration and weight limitations. They include routing information, travel regulations, and safety requirements. Several factors determine the requirements for overweight/oversize permits. A permit is necessary to authorize movement based on your vehicle’s configuration and weight. You may need a permit if:
- Overall height exceeds 13'6"
- Overall width exceeds 8'6"
- Trailer length exceeds 48 feet
- Overall weight exceeds 80,000 pounds
NOTE:
Requirements differ by locality, the above are “general” guidelines. Please call us for more information at (832) 454-5883.
INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX AGREEMENT (IFTA)
To qualify for an IFTA license, you must operate a qualified motor vehicle in California and at least one other U.S. state or Canadian province that is part of the International Fuel Tax Agreement.
A motor vehicle is considered qualified if it:
– Has three or more axles; or
– Has two axles and a gross or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds (11,797 kilograms); or
– Is used in combination with a total or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds (11,797 kilograms).
Note that recreational vehicles, such as motor homes or pickups with campers, are not considered qualified motor vehicles when used exclusively for personal pleasure. However, vehicles used for business purposes are not classified as recreational.
If you operate a diesel-powered qualified motor vehicle restricted to travel between Mexico and California, you do not qualify for an IFTA license. Instead, you would need an Interstate User Diesel Fuel Tax (DI) License.
If your qualified motor vehicle operates only within California, you are not required to have an IFTA or DI license.
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION PLAN (IRP)
To qualify for an IFTA license, you must operate a qualified motor vehicle in California and at least one other U.S. state or Canadian province that is part of the International Fuel Tax Agreement.
A motor vehicle is considered qualified if it:
– Has three or more axles; or
– Has two axles and a gross or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds (11,797 kilograms); or
– Is used in combination with a total or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds (11,797 kilograms).
Note that recreational vehicles, such as motor homes or pickups with campers, are not considered qualified motor vehicles when used exclusively for personal pleasure. However, vehicles used for business purposes are not classified as recreational.
If you operate a diesel-powered qualified motor vehicle restricted to travel between Mexico and California, you do not qualify for an IFTA license. Instead, you would need an Interstate User Diesel Fuel Tax (DI) License.
If your qualified motor vehicle operates only within California, you are not required to have an IFTA or DI license.
MILEAGE PERMITS
When operating in KY, NM, NY, and OR, a vehicle may require a Mileage Permit in addition to fuel and trip permits.
