Nebraska Trip Permit

When Do You Need a Nebraska Trip Permit?

According to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a temporary permit must be obtained by commercial vehicles lacking permanent apportionment. If your commercial vehicle is operating in interstate commerce, you will typically be required to obtain a Nebraska trip permit if any of the following applies:

• Gross Weight: Your power unit, or your combination of power unit and trailer, has a gross weight that exceeds 26,000 lbs
• Axles: Your power unit has three or more axles, no matter how heavy it may be.
• No Apportionment: The vehicle is domiciled in another state and has not been apportioned under the IRP to operate within the state of Nebraska.
• Compliance Tip: A travel permit applies only to the temporary registration of the vehicle. If you have a commercial vehicle that does not have an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license for Nebraska, you will need to acquire a Nebraska Fuel Permit as well.

Permit Validity and Key Requirements

Logistical planning done right avoids any conflict with Nebraska State Patrol officers and scale house personnel in major shipping routes such as I-80, I-76, or I-29. Please consider the following operational factors:

• Duration: The duration for which standard permits and temporary fuel permits in the state of Nebraska are provided is 72 hours.
• Carriage Required: Make sure that the digital copy or hardcopy of the permit is kept at all times in the cab of your vehicle. Inspectors can always ask for proof of permit during inspections.
• Permits Before Entry: It is mandatory to get permits prior to entering the boundaries of Nebraska state as it is not possible to get refunds on such permits.

How to Obtain Your Nebraska Permits

The fast acquisition of temporary credentials ensures that there is minimal downtime. The carriers may make applications through the Nebraska DMV Motor Carrier Services web-based portal or through permit agency providers.

Information Required to Apply:

So that there is no clerical error or lack of compliance during transit, the following information needs to be available for submission:

• USDOT number for interstate in United States of America
• Complete VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), make, and model year
• License plate number and base state where it was issued
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Important Operational Factors in Nebraska

Loads Exceeding Legal Sizes and Weights: The common 72-hour trip permit is not applicable to loads that surpass the standard allowable sizes or weight of loads (e.g. 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, 13.5 feet tall, 53 feet long). Should your load surpass the legal limitations, then you will need to obtain special overweight and over-dimensional permits.