Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Alabama for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Alabama trip permit is valid for 7 days. The Alabama fuel permit is valid for 7 days.
Alabama trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 7 days |
Trip and fuel can be bought together as a combined IRP/IFTA trip permit, and it must be obtained before entering Alabama.
Do you need an Alabama trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Alabama when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Alabama, and a temporary fuel permit when it has no IFTA licence. The fuel permit applies when the total weight or the registered weight is over 11,797 kg (26,000 lb), or when the truck or tractor has more than 2 axles; the weight that triggers a trip permit can differ by state. You can order the two permits together or separately.
Getting your permits with Permits Canada
- Send us the online trip & fuel application with your truck, trailer and route.
- A permit agent obtains your Alabama permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Alabama state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Alabama? See Alabama oversize / overweight permits.
Alabama trip & fuel permit questions
How long is an Alabama trip permit valid?
An Alabama trip permit is valid for 7 days.
How long is an Alabama fuel permit valid?
An Alabama temporary fuel permit is valid for 7 days.
How much does an Alabama trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Alabama state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states