Michigan Truck Permits
Michigan truck permits — fuel, trip, and oversize handled fast.
Michigan is a critical state for automotive and industrial freight. With its heavy truck traffic and seasonal weight restrictions, getting your permits right is essential to keeping your operation compliant and profitable.
Michigan Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in Michigan.
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
Michigan 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 Michigan
- check_circle Michigan has strict seasonal weight restrictions on secondary roads during spring thaw
- check_circle The Detroit metro area is a major automotive freight corridor
- check_circle Major routes: I-69, I-75, I-96, and I-94
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: Michigan Secretary of State — International Registration Plan (IRP)
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