Tennessee Truck Permits
Tennessee truck permits — fuel, trip, and oversize for major Southeast routes.
Tennessee sits at the heart of the Southeast's freight network. I-40 cuts straight through the state east to west, while I-24, I-65, and I-75 handle north-south traffic. We keep your permits current so you can keep rolling.
Tennessee Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in Tennessee.
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
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- check_circle I-40 is one of the most important east-west freight corridors in the country
- check_circle Nashville and Memphis are major Southeast distribution hubs
- check_circle Tennessee borders 8 states — a major transit route for cross-country freight
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: Tennessee Department of Revenue — International Registration Plan
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