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Truckers have to jump through a ton of regulatory hoops to do what they need to do. Every state has its own set of laws, and even some cities and towns have obscure laws that affect truckers. It shouldn’t be at trucker’s job to pour over legal writing all the time to know every minute local law. So we’ve compiled a list of scenarios in which you might need to get trucking permits!

I’m usually an intrastate trucker!

Intrastate trucking is nice because you get very familiar with the rules and regulations of one jurisdiction. You don’t have to worry nearly as much about running afoul of the law if you stay within the state. However, sometimes truckers need to expand their areas of operation. Maybe you’re based in Texas and usually stay there, but now you have a delivery in New Mexico. In this case, it might be time to look into what kinds of trucking permits you will need to operate legally in this new state! And, considering you rarely make deliveries to your new state, it doesn’t make sense to get a dual registration or and expensive license. Just get one set of permits and get to trucking!

I recently increased my truck’s weight rating!

Private carriers may sometimes want to increase their gross vehicle weight rating. They can do this by upgrading their suspension or other elements of their truck to bear more weight. If you plan on bearing heavy loads, though, you may cross into permit territory. The majority of US states require vehicles or combinations weighing more than 26,000 pounds to register with IRP and IFTA or get permits for their trips. If you are just beginning to haul very heavy loads, make sure to check if you’re over weight limits. And if you are, come get your permits with TripsandFuel.com.

I’m just taking my boat to a lake!

If you’re lucky enough to live in a state with many lakes, you may never get tired of them. But sometimes, we all want a change of scenery. Boats are heavy pieces of cargo, though, and they might make you need trucking permits to haul them over state lines. So before your summer vacation gets ruined by a rule you didn’t know about, get permits for your truck! That way, you can enjoy a peaceful retreat to a new lake.