North Carolina Truck Permits
North Carolina truck permits — from the mountains to the coast.
North Carolina's economy and highway network have grown dramatically, making it one of the more active trucking states in the Southeast. From I-40 to I-85 to I-95, we handle your permits so you can focus on the haul.
North Carolina Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in North Carolina.
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
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
- check_circle North Carolina has one of the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast
- check_circle Major corridors: I-40, I-85, and I-95
- check_circle Research Triangle and Charlotte are major freight destinations
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: NC DMV — International Registration Plan (IRP)
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We service all 50 states. Trip, fuel, oversize/overweight, NY HUT, KYU — we handle it all.