Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Rhode Island for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Rhode Island trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The Rhode Island fuel permit is valid for 10 days.
Rhode Island trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 10 days |
The temporary fuel licence covers a single vehicle.
Do you need a Rhode Island trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Rhode Island when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Rhode Island state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Rhode Island? See Rhode Island oversize / overweight permits.
Rhode Island trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Rhode Island trip permit valid?
A Rhode Island trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is a Rhode Island fuel permit valid?
A Rhode Island temporary fuel permit is valid for 10 days.
How much does a Rhode Island trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Rhode Island state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states