South Dakota Trip Permit

When Do You Need a South Dakota Trip Permit?

South Dakota Highway Patrol and the state motor carrier rules stipulate the requirement of a temporary authority for commercial trucks lacking permanent apportionment. The South Dakota trip permit will be required by your truck if it is operating in interstate commerce and fulfills one of the following conditions:

• Threshold Weight Ratings: GVW or registered weight of your power unit, or combined GVW or registered weight of your power unit and your trailer, exceeds 26,000 lbs.
• Threshold Axle Rating: Your power unit has three or more axles, irrespective of the total weight.
• No Apportionment: Vehicle operates from another state and is not registered under IRP to operate in South Dakota.

Compliance Tip: A trip permit shall apply only to the registration of your vehicle on a temporary basis. For all of your vehicles to have an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license that is valid for South Dakota, then you will need a South Dakota Temporary Fuel Permit.

Permit Validity and Key Requirements

Correct logistical planning ensures no issues arise with state troopers or scale house inspectors on major freight highways such as I-90 and I-29 in the Midwest. Remember the following operating parameters:

• Duration: The standard IRP fuel permit for South Dakota lasts 72 hours.
• Mandatory Carriage: The permit should always be carried either electronically in digital form or printed out physically. Inspectors may ask for proof of permit whenever they carry out any weight inspection or safety checks.
• Pre-Entry: The permit needs to be obtained prior to entry into the state of South Dakota.

How to Obtain Your South Dakota Permits

Obtaining temporary documentation in a swift manner helps reduce any form of disruption. This process can be done via the online application in the official South Dakota Automated Permitting System (SD Truck Info) or through permit agencies.

Information Needed for Application:

In order to avoid any form of error in documentation while in transit, it is essential to prepare the following information prior to application:

• A valid USDOT Number for interstate travel in the United States
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• License plate number and its base state
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Important Operational Factors in South Dakota

Overdimensional and Overweight Vehicles: The standard 72-hour trip permit is not issued for overdimensional and overweight vehicles (like 80,000 lbs GVW limit, 8.5 feet width, 13.5 feet height). If you have an overdimensional or overweight vehicle, you will need to secure overweight and overdimensional permits from the SD Truck Info website.