Illinois Truck Permits
Illinois truck permits — Chicago to the southern tip, we've got you covered.
Illinois is one of the most heavily trafficked trucking states in the Midwest. With Chicago as a major freight hub and three Interstate corridors running north-south, proper permits are essential to keep your trucks moving.
Illinois Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in Illinois.
Who needs it: Required for 2-axle trucks over 26,000 lbs. or 3+ axle trucks of any weight not registered under IRP.
Fuel Permit
Temporary IFTA fuel permits for trucks not registered under the International Fuel Tax Agreement.
Who needs it: Required for 2-axle trucks over 26,000 lbs. or 3+ axle trucks of any weight not registered under IFTA.
Oversize / Overweight Permit
Illinois requires permits for any load exceeding legal size or weight limits on state roads.
Who needs it: Required when height exceeds 13'6", width exceeds 8'6", trailer length exceeds 48', or gross weight exceeds 80,000 lbs.
What You Need to Know About Trucking in Illinois
- check_circle Chicago is one of the largest freight distribution hubs in North America
- check_circle Illinois sits at the crossroads of I-55, I-57, I-70, I-80, and I-90
- check_circle Illinois has specific seasonal weight restrictions on certain roads
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: Illinois Secretary of State — Commercial and Farm Trucks (IRP)
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