Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Tennessee for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Tennessee trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The Tennessee fuel permit is valid for 7 days.
Tennessee trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 7 days |
Both permits must be obtained before entering Tennessee.
Do you need a Tennessee trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Tennessee when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Tennessee, 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 Tennessee permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Tennessee state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Tennessee? See Tennessee oversize / overweight permits.
Tennessee trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Tennessee trip permit valid?
A Tennessee trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is a Tennessee fuel permit valid?
A Tennessee temporary fuel permit is valid for 7 days.
How much does a Tennessee trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Tennessee state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states