Virginia Truck Permits
Virginia truck permits — East Coast freight corridors covered.
Virginia is a critical East Coast transit state. With I-81 running north-south through the Shenandoah Valley and I-95 connecting the Mid-Atlantic to the South, keeping your permits in order is non-negotiable here.
Virginia Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in Virginia.
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
Virginia 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 Virginia
- check_circle I-81 is one of the most heavily trafficked commercial freight corridors in the East
- check_circle I-95 through Virginia connects New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets
- check_circle Port of Virginia (Hampton Roads) is a major entry point for international cargo
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: Virginia DMV — IRP and IFTA Trip Permits
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