Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Pennsylvania for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Pennsylvania trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The Pennsylvania fuel permit is valid for 5 days.
Pennsylvania trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 5 days |
The fuel trip permit is sold only through authorized permit services.
Do you need a Pennsylvania trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Pennsylvania when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Pennsylvania state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Pennsylvania? See Pennsylvania oversize / overweight permits.
Pennsylvania trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Pennsylvania trip permit valid?
A Pennsylvania trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is a Pennsylvania fuel permit valid?
A Pennsylvania temporary fuel permit is valid for 5 days.
How much does a Pennsylvania trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Pennsylvania state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states