Washington Truck Permits
Washington truck permits — Pacific Northwest routes covered fast.
Washington State is a gateway to Pacific Rim trade and a major hub for Pacific Northwest freight. Seattle's port, combined with I-5 and I-90 freight corridors, makes proper commercial vehicle permitting essential for any operator in the region.
Washington Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in Washington.
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
Washington 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 Washington
- check_circle Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma are major Pacific Rim gateways
- check_circle I-5 is the primary north-south freight corridor on the West Coast
- check_circle Washington borders Canada — significant cross-border commercial traffic
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: Washington DOL — Commercial Vehicle Temporary Permits
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