Missouri sits at a critical junction in America's freight network. With St. Louis serving as the "Gateway to the West" and Kansas City handling massive rail and truck freight, getting your Missouri permits right keeps your operation moving.
Missouri Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in Missouri.
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
Missouri 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 Missouri
- check_circle St. Louis is historically one of the most important freight hubs in the country
- check_circle Kansas City is a major intermodal freight hub
- check_circle Missouri sits at the junction of I-44, I-55, I-70, and I-72
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: Missouri DOT — Motor Carrier Services
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