The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) covers 48 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Essentially, when your vehicle is IFTA-registered, you record the distance traveled in each state or province and pay the appropriate fuel taxes.
Fueling Your Company’s Compliance
If your vehicle doesn’t have an IFTA decal and license for the states or Canadian provinces it’ll be traveling in, you’ll likely need a fuel permit for that vehicle.
You need a fuel permit if your vehicle is traveling out of state and any of these apply:
- Your vehicle is not registered under IFTA
- Your power unit has 3 or more axles
- Your power unit has 2 axles and a gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
- Your tow vehicle and trailer have a combined gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
Call 800-231-5266 for a Permit Advisor
Popular States for Fuel Permits
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Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll need:
- USDOT and federal ID numbers
- Legal company name and DBA (if applicable)
- Billing address (if different)
- Combined gross registered weight
- License plate expiration date
- Caller name and phone number
- Fax or email to send permit to
- Unit number
- Year and make of vehicle
- Complete VIN
- License plate number and state
- Unit type (tractor, straight truck, etc.)
- States you are ordering permit for
- Date permit needs to be effective
Note that some states may ask for additional information.
You need a fuel permit if your vehicle is traveling out of state and any of these apply:
- Your vehicle is not registered under IFTA
- Your power unit has 3 or more axles
- Your power unit has 2 axles and a gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
- Your tow vehicle and trailer have a combined gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
Some states allow for us to apply for your trip and fuel permit on one application. We will apply for the combo permit if it's needed and the state allows for it.
Fuel Permit Ordering
Keller Experts are here 24/7 to help with your IFTA/IRP Set Up. Fill out the form or call 888.473.4638 and our authority experts can assist with your paperwork.
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J.J. Keller® Permit Service is Here to Serve YOU!
- 24/7 assistance so you can request permits whenever you need them
- Expert staff of over 40 agents you can rely on to ensure you’re operating legally
- Route auditing to verify that your routes are legal and problem-free
- Stored vehicle information and permit history making reordering fast and simple
- State-direct agreements that speed up the paperwork process for faster turnaround times
- Volume pricing to make it even more affordable to request multiple permits
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