A temporary permit is needed if your vehicle exceeds the legal size and weight limits:
Out-of-the Ordinary Service for Your Out-of-State Trips
If one of your vehicles is traveling interstate and isn’t registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP), you’ll need to order a temporary trip permit.
A South Carolina trip permit is needed if your vehicle is traveling out of state and any of these apply:
- Your vehicle isn’t registered under IRP
- Your vehicle has 3 or more axles
- Your vehicle has 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.
South Carolina Trip and Fuel Permits must be obtained by the state by calling 803-896-3870.
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 travelling in, you’ll likely need a fuel permit for that vehicle.
You need a South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Trip and Fuel Permits must be obtained by the state by calling 803-896-3870.
J. J. Keller offers a full range of temporary permits
Oversize & Overweight Permits
• 80,000 lbs
• 13.5' high
• 53' long
• 8.5' wide
But, because the regulations aren't the same in every state, your best bet is to call and let us help.
Trip Permits
A temporary permit is needed if the following vehicles cross state lines without International Registration Plan (IRP) credentials:
Vehicles with gross weights, combined gross weights, or registered weights over 26,000 pounds;
A vehicle that has 3 or more axles regardless of weight.
Fuel Permits
A temporary permit is needed if the following vehicles cross state lines without IFTA credentials and license for the states or Canadian provinces it'll be traveling in:
Vehicles with 2 axles and gross weights, combined gross weights, or registered weights over 26,000 pounds;
A power unit that has 3 or more axles regardless of weight
Specialty Permits
A mileage permit may be needed when operating in KY, NM, NY, OR, & CT.
Highway Use Tax (HUT) permit may be needed when traveling in New York.
Other specialty permits may include a Georgia amber light permit, a New Jersey alcohol permit, or a Florida loading zone permit.
Have questions about your Fuel or Trip Permits? We can help!
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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