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North Dakota Truck Permits for trip, fuel, oversize & overweight

A non-resident truck runs in North Dakota on the Highway Patrol 72-hour trip permit. A carrier without IFTA buys the 72-hour fuel permit, good for one trip and void once the truck leaves the state. Loads over 8 ft 6 in wide, 14 ft high or the legal weight need an oversize or overweight permit from the same Highway Patrol. Tell us the truck, load and route, and we file every North Dakota permit before the truck crosses the line.

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What are you running through North Dakota?

Pick what fits your truck and load. Each answer opens the North Dakota rules and what we need from you.

Not sure which one? Call the 24/7 permit desk

(312) 395-7322

Source: North Dakota Highway Patrol trip and fuel permits; motor carrier policies 9-6, 9-8, 9-15, 9-16, 9-17 (2026); NDHP Commercial Vehicle Regulations (May 2026).

North Dakota and Minnesota

How North Dakota permits differ from Minnesota's

North Dakota against its neighbor to the east, on the rules that change a cross-border trip.

  1. Shorter trip and fuel window

    North Dakota's trip and fuel permits run 72 hours. Minnesota's run 120 hours, and its trip permit allows several trips inside that window.

  2. Heavier off the interstate

    North Dakota allows up to 105,500 lbs by formula on state highways off the interstate. Minnesota holds every road to 80,000 lbs.

  3. Fewer pilot cars on four lanes

    In North Dakota, a load up to 16 ft wide needs no pilot car on a four-lane divided highway. Minnesota puts a rear escort on divided highways past 15 ft wide.

  4. Weekend limits only for the widest loads

    North Dakota's weekend cut-off applies only over 16 ft wide. Minnesota stops loads over 12 ft 6 in wide or 110 ft long from 4 to 8 p.m. on summer Fridays and Sundays.

How it works

Your North Dakota permit in three steps

  1. Send the load and route

    Truck, trailer, dimensions, weight, origin and destination. Your fleet details are saved for next time.

  2. We check and file

    Our permit desk checks the North Dakota rules for your load and files with ND Highway Patrol.

  3. Get your permit

    You get the permit PDF, a written route and an interactive route map to share with the driver.

What will an oversize permit in North Dakota cost?

Enter your pickup and delivery locations, choose your permit type, and compare estimated permit costs across route options.

  1. Oversize and overweight permits across the lower 48 and DC
  2. State-by-state fee breakdown for each route option
  3. Order your permit or talk to a specialist
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FAQ

North Dakota permit questions

Does the North Dakota fuel permit end when the truck leaves the state?

Yes. It is good for 72 hours or until the truck leaves North Dakota, whichever comes first, and covers one trip only.

Which trucks run on a North Dakota 72-hour trip permit?

Non-resident vehicles. The Highway Patrol issues it, and it covers 72 hours, or three days, of travel in the state.

Who needs the North Dakota fuel permit instead of IFTA?

A carrier without IFTA credentials. The 72-hour fuel permit is sold in lieu of IFTA for one trip through North Dakota.

Can a North Dakota oversize load move on a weekend?

Up to 16 ft wide, yes. Wider loads stop at noon on Saturday and Sunday, and on the six restricted holidays from noon the day before to sunrise the day after.

Can you handle my North Dakota trip, fuel and oversize permits in a single request?

Yes. Send us the truck, load and route; our permit desk files all of them with the Highway Patrol and covers the other states on the way, around the clock.

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Permit types in North Dakota

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Need a permit in North Dakota for this load?

Send the details once. We file with ND Highway Patrol, plus every other state on your route.

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