Vermont Trip Permit

When Do You Need a Vermont Trip Permit?

The Commercial Vehicle Office of the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mandates temporary permission for those commercial motor vehicles which do not have permanent apportionment. One would need to obtain a Vermont trip permit in case his/her vehicle is involved in interstate commerce and qualifies in the following cases:

• Weight Limits: The weight of your power unit or combination of the power unit and the trailer is greater than 26,000 lbs.
• Axle Setup: The vehicle you operate has three or more axles irrespective of the weight of the vehicle.
• No Apportionment: The vehicle you drive originates from another state and is not part of the IRP for operations within Vermont.

Tip on Compliance: The trip permit shall only serve the purpose of vehicle registration temporarily. In the event that the commercial vehicle lacks an IFTA license for Vermont, then one has to acquire a Vermont Temporary Fuel Permit as well.

Permit Validity and Key Requirements

A well-thought-out logistics plan would help avoid any conflict with local law enforcement and commercial vehicle inspection officials at regional thoroughfares such as the I-89 or the I-91. Consider these logistics considerations:

• Duration: Regular Vermont IRP permit is valid for 72 hours and will cost you $20.00.
• Carriage Requirements: Make sure to keep a valid electronic copy or printed permit always in your cab. An enforcement official may ask for verification during inspection.
• Permit Compliance: It is necessary that you have a permit and it is activated before arriving at the borders of the state of Vermont.

How to Obtain Your Vermont Permits

Obtaining temporary credentials promptly ensures minimal disruption. Carriers may apply using the permitted third-party permit service or the approved electronic process.

Information Required to Apply:

In order to prevent any problems related to compliance while moving, please be sure that you have the following information available prior to submission:

• Interstate USDOT number which is valid for the U.S.
• Full VIN number with make and model year
• License plate number with issuing base state
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Important Operational Factors in Vermont

Over Dimensional Loads: A typical 72 hours travel permit does not apply to loads that are over the standard legal limit (like GVW limit of 80,000 pounds, 8.5 feet width, and 13.5 feet height). If your combination is beyond these legal limits, you will need specific permits for overweight and overdimensional loads (like CVO-127 permit) which are issued by the Vermont DMV Commercial Vehicle Office.