Nevada Truck Permits
Nevada requires permits for all trucks 10,001 lbs. or more — don't get caught.
Nevada, like California, has stricter-than-average commercial vehicle requirements. All commercial vehicles with a combined gross weight rating of 10,001 lbs. or more must have a temporary trip permit before entering Nevada if not registered under Nevada IRP.
Nevada Permit Requirements
Nevada Trip Permit
Nevada requires all commercial vehicles with a CGWR of 10,001 lbs. or more to have a trip permit if not registered under Nevada IRP apportionment.
Who needs it: Required for ALL commercial vehicles with a combined gross weight rating of 10,001 lbs. or more that are not registered under the Nevada IRP. This threshold is lower than most states.
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
Nevada 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 Nevada
- check_circle Nevada's trip permit threshold (10,001 lbs.) is lower than the federal IFTA/IRP threshold
- check_circle This catches many carriers off guard who think only heavy trucks need Nevada permits
- check_circle Las Vegas is a major distribution hub for the Southwest
- check_circle I-15 and I-80 are major commercial freight corridors through Nevada
policyOfficial source: Nevada DMV — Motor Carrier Permits
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