Wisconsin's agricultural economy and its proximity to Chicago make it one of the Midwest's more active trucking states. We handle Wisconsin truck permits quickly so you're never caught off guard at a weigh station.
Wisconsin Permit Requirements
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan operating in Wisconsin.
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
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
- check_circle Wisconsin has seasonal weight restrictions on secondary roads during spring thaw
- check_circle Milwaukee is a major Great Lakes port and distribution hub
- check_circle Major corridors: I-39, I-43, I-90, and I-94
- check_circle Fuel and trip permits processed in an hour or less
policyOfficial source: Wisconsin DOT — International Registration Plan (IRP)
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We service all 50 states. Trip, fuel, oversize/overweight, NY HUT, KYU — we handle it all.
