Trip & Fuel Tax Permits
⛽ Trip & Fuel Permits

Trip & Fuel Tax Permits

Single-trip authority, IFTA fuel tax, and IRP registration — Titanways keeps your fleet compliant and moving across every jurisdiction.

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Trip & Fuel

Single-Trip Permit

A trip permit allows a carrier without permanent registration in a jurisdiction to legally operate there for a short, defined period — the fastest way to cover an occasional or one-off move outside your normal operating territory.

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Processing Time
Same-day
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Typical Fee
$20–$100
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Validity
3–10 days

Canada Trip Permits

Carriers without permanent IRP (International Registration Plan) registration in a province can purchase a single-trip permit to operate legally for a short period, typically 3–10 days.

  • Available in all provinces for carriers making infrequent trips
  • Covers both fuel tax and registration obligations for the trip duration
  • Faster and cheaper than full IRP registration for occasional cross-province moves

USA Trip Permits

Trip permits allow carriers to operate temporarily in a state without full IRP/IFTA registration — ideal for one-off moves through states outside your normal operating area.

  • Typically valid 3–10 days per state
  • Required when entering a state not listed on your IRP cab card
  • Available same-day in most states through online portals

Cross-Border Trip Permits

For carriers making occasional cross-border runs, we coordinate matching trip permits on both sides so a single shipment is fully covered from origin to destination.

When You Need a Trip Permit

  • Your truck isn't registered (via IRP) in the state or province you're entering
  • You're making an infrequent move outside your normal operating territory
  • You need same-day coverage and don't have time for full IRP registration

What's Included

  • Temporary registration authority for the jurisdiction
  • Fuel tax coverage for travel within that jurisdiction during the permit period
  • Digital permit delivered directly to your driver, valid immediately upon issuance
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IFTA Fuel Tax Permit

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license allows qualified carriers to report and pay fuel taxes across all member jurisdictions through a single quarterly return, rather than filing separately in every province or state traveled.

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Processing Time
1–2 weeks
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Typical Fee
$10–$50 + decals
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Validity
Annual, renews each Dec

Canada IFTA Fuel Tax

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) simplifies fuel tax reporting for carriers operating across multiple provinces and U.S. states, consolidating reporting into one quarterly return filed with your base jurisdiction.

  • Required for qualified motor vehicles with 3+ axles or GVW over 11,797 kg
  • Quarterly filing deadlines: April 30, July 31, October 31, January 31
  • Base jurisdiction collects and redistributes fuel tax owed to other member jurisdictions

USA IFTA Fuel Tax

IFTA applies identically across U.S. states — carriers file one quarterly return with their base state, which redistributes tax owed to each state traveled through based on miles driven and fuel purchased.

  • 49 U.S. states (excluding Alaska, Hawaii) plus all Canadian provinces participate
  • Accurate mileage and fuel purchase records required per jurisdiction
  • Late filing penalties apply per jurisdiction — Titanways tracks deadlines for you

Cross-Border IFTA Filing

Since IFTA covers both Canada and the U.S. under one agreement, cross-border carriers file a single combined return — we ensure mileage and fuel records are properly allocated across both countries.

Who Needs IFTA

  • Carriers operating qualified motor vehicles (3+ axles, or 2-axle with GVW over 11,797 kg / 26,000 lbs) across two or more IFTA member jurisdictions
  • Both for-hire and private carriers meeting the weight/axle threshold

Quarterly Filing Requirements

  • Total miles driven and fuel purchased in each jurisdiction
  • Tax owed or credited calculated per jurisdiction's current tax rate
  • Accurate IFTA decals displayed on each qualifying vehicle

Titanways IFTA Management

  • Initial IFTA license and decal application
  • Quarterly mileage and fuel data compilation
  • Return preparation and filing before each deadline
  • Audit support if your IFTA account is selected for review
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IRP Apportioned Registration

The International Registration Plan (IRP) allows carriers to register a vehicle once in their base jurisdiction and operate legally across all member provinces and states, with registration fees apportioned based on distance traveled in each.

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Processing Time
2–4 weeks
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Typical Fee
Varies by fleet/mileage
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Validity
Annual

How IRP Apportionment Works

Rather than registering separately in every jurisdiction you operate in, IRP calculates one apportioned fee based on the percentage of total fleet miles driven in each member jurisdiction during the prior year (or estimated mileage for new operations).

Who Needs IRP Registration

  • Carriers regularly operating in two or more IRP member jurisdictions
  • Vehicles with 3+ axles regardless of weight, or 2-axle vehicles over 11,797 kg combined
  • Both new fleets and carriers adding jurisdictions to existing registration

What Titanways Manages

  • Initial IRP application and base jurisdiction setup
  • Mileage record compilation for apportionment calculation
  • Annual renewal processing before expiry
  • Adding or removing jurisdictions as your operating territory changes
  • Fleet additions and vehicle transfers within your IRP account
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Temporary Fuel Permit

A temporary fuel permit provides short-term fuel tax coverage for carriers entering a jurisdiction without IFTA registration — commonly used alongside a trip permit for one-off moves.

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Processing Time
Same-day
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Typical Fee
$15–$60
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Validity
Single trip, 3–10 days

Trip Permit vs. Temporary Fuel Permit

A trip permit covers your vehicle registration authority for the jurisdiction; a temporary fuel permit separately covers fuel tax obligations. Many carriers need both for a single out-of-territory move — Titanways files them together as one package.

When You Need This

  • You don't hold an active IFTA license
  • You're making an infrequent trip through a jurisdiction outside your normal fuel tax reporting
  • You need same-day coverage without committing to annual IFTA registration
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24/7 Emergency Permit

When a load can't wait, our emergency desk operates around the clock to push urgent trip, fuel, and oversize permits through state and provincial systems within hours rather than days.

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Processing Time
1–4 hours
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Typical Fee
Standard fee + rush surcharge
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Availability
24/7/365

When to Use Emergency Permitting

  • A scheduled move was delayed and now requires expedited filing to meet a delivery window
  • A driver is mid-route and discovers they need an additional jurisdiction's permit
  • A breakdown or reroute requires last-minute permit changes
  • Weekend or holiday moves where standard processing offices are closed

How Emergency Filing Works

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Direct Hotline Contact

Call our 24/7 emergency line — no waiting in a general queue.

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Rapid Assessment

We confirm exactly which permits are needed and the fastest path to approval.

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Priority Filing

Your application is filed through priority/emergency channels with the relevant DOT or MTO.

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Instant Delivery

Approved permits are sent directly to your driver's phone the moment they're issued.

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Ready to Move Your Load?

Tell us about your shipment. We respond within one business hour with a quote and timeline.

Talk to a Permit Specialist

Our permit desk is staffed Mon–Fri 7am–7pm MT with a 24/7 emergency line for urgent moves.

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Mon–Fri 7am–7pm MT
Emergency line 24/7
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