Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Kentucky for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Kentucky fuel permit is valid for 10 days.
Kentucky trip & fuel permit rules
| Fuel permit validity | 10 days |
|---|---|
| Good to know | KYU weight-distance tax for vehicles over 59,999 lbs (10-day temporary KYU permit available) |
Kentucky temporary permits are vehicle-specific (one per VIN), valid only in Kentucky, and can be combined when weight and operation type allow.
Do you need a Kentucky trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Kentucky when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Kentucky, 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 Kentucky permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Kentucky state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Kentucky? See Kentucky oversize / overweight permits.
Kentucky trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Kentucky fuel permit valid?
A Kentucky temporary fuel permit is valid for 10 days.
What else should I know before driving a truck in Kentucky?
KYU weight-distance tax for vehicles over 59,999 lbs (10-day temporary KYU permit available).
How much does a Kentucky trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Kentucky state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states