Oklahoma Trip Permit

When Do You Need an Oklahoma Trip Permit?

The OCC Transportation Division demands temporary apportionment in cases where the commercial vehicles do not have permanent apportionment. Generally, in case your commercial vehicle is involved in interstate transport and has the characteristics listed below, you are required to obtain a permit:

• Weight Requirements: The total weight of your power unit or power unit together with a trailer exceeds 26,000 lbs.
• Number of Axles: Your vehicle has three or more axles irrespective of the total weight of your vehicle.
• Apportionment Exception: The vehicle you are using is based in another state, but it is not apportioned according to IRP for driving within Oklahoma.

Tip for Compliance: The trip permit is for temporary registration only. In addition, if the commercial truck you are operating does not have a current International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license for Oklahoma, then a 120-Hour Oklahoma Fuel Permit will be required.

Permit Validity and Key Requirements

Effective logistical planning avoids any problems with state law enforcement and those who may be guarding the freight corridors such as I-44, I-35, or I-40. Consider these operational considerations:

• Permits have standard durations: a standard Oklahoma IRP trip permit is valid for 72 hours, while a temporary fuel permit is valid for 120 hours (five days).
• Mandatory Carrier Requirement: It is mandatory to carry an active permit either electronically or printed in the vehicle during each trip.
• Pre-Arrival Requirements: The permits need to be bought before entering the state lines of Oklahoma. Once you buy the permits from the state, they cannot be refunded.

How to Obtain Your Oklahoma Permits

Temporary credentials can be obtained within no time. Carriers may use the Internet and apply through the Official Oklahoma Corporation Commission IRP/IFTA Online Service, or make use of wire services (like Comdata).

Information Required to Apply:

In order to prevent mismatches or non-compliance issues when shipping, please provide the following information prior to filing your paperwork:

• Valid USDOT number for inter-state shipments in the USA
• Complete VIN number, including make and year of manufacture
• Current license plate number
• Gross vehicle weight

Important Operational Factors in Oklahoma

• Permit Unladen/Hunter’s: Should your truck lose its permanent plate and cab card due to any breaches within the leasing contract, the state of Oklahoma provides you with a 45-day unladen permit for an empty truck, but fuel permit will still be needed.
• Overweight and Oversized Loads: The normal 72-hour trip permit does not include the transportation of any load that is overweight or oversized beyond the normal legal limits for height, width, or weight. If your truck falls into the overweight/oversized category, it will require a special permit to transport your vehicle.