Wisconsin Trip Permit

When Do You Need a Wisconsin Trip Permit?

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Motor Carrier Services needs temporary permits for commercial trucks that are not permanently apportioned. One usually needs to get a Wisconsin trip permit when a commercial truck is involved in interstate commerce and satisfies one of the following conditions:

• Gross Vehicle Weight Thresholds: The GVW or the registered weight of your power unit or your power unit along with the trailer is above 26,000 lbs.
• Axle Configuration: Your vehicle has three or more axles regardless of the weight of the vehicle.
• No Apportionment: The truck is registered in some other state but is not apportioned under the International Registration Plan (IRP) for movement in Wisconsin.

Compliance Tip: A trip permit will only apply to the temporary registration of the vehicle. In the case where your commercial vehicle does not have an IFTA license valid for Wisconsin, then you will need to acquire a Wisconsin Temporary Fuel Permit as well.

Permit Validity and Key Requirements

Correct logistics will ensure that there is no conflict with the state police officers or scale house officers at any of the main highways of the Midwest such as I-94, I-90, or I-43. Following are some important logistics considerations:

• Duration: The duration for Wisconsin IRP permits as well as the temporary fuel permit is three consecutive days (72 hours).
• Carriage Requirement: At all times, carry a copy of your permit either electronically or printed.
• Compliance Before Entry: The permit should always be procured before entering into Wisconsin territory to avoid penalties.

How to Obtain Your Wisconsin Permits

Fast acquisition of provisional credentials reduces downtime. Carriers can apply using the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Carrier and Truck Center website or via third-party permit services and wire companies.

Information Required to Apply:

For avoidance of any mismatch between clerical errors and compliance in transit, make sure to have the following information handy at the time of submission:

• Valid number of an Interstate USDOT Number for the United States
• Correct VIN, make, and model of your vehicle
• License Plate Number along with its issuing base state
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and axles

Important Operational Factors in Wisconsin

Oversized and Overweight Cargo: The routine 72-hour transport permit does not apply to cargo that is larger than normal permitted sizes or weights (for example, normal 80,000 lbs GVW limits, 8.5 feet wide, or 13.5 feet high). If you have an oversized or overweight cargo, then an appropriate permit should be obtained from WisDOT commercial vehicle permitting processes.