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Ohio Truck Permits for trip, fuel, oversize & overweight

A truck without Ohio on its IRP cab card runs on a 72-hour trip permit, and without IFTA on 24-hour fuel permits. Oversize loads need two permit offices: ODOT for state routes and interstates, and the Ohio Turnpike for I-80/I-90. Tell us the truck, load and route, and our permit desk files every permit Ohio needs.

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What are you running through Ohio?

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

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

(312) 395-7322

Source: ODOT Special Hauling Permits and Operational Guide, Ohio Turnpike special hauling permits, Ohio BMV IRP, Ohio Administrative Code 4501:1-8-11 and 5703-13-04.

Ohio and its neighbors

How Ohio permits differ from the states around it

A route from Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky or West Virginia meets new rules at the Ohio line.

  1. Michigan weights in the northwest

    Ohio issues Michigan legal permits up to 154,000 lbs between Williams, Fulton or Lucas counties and the Michigan border, so Michigan-weight loads can reach northwest Ohio.

  2. A separate Turnpike permit

    ODOT permits stop at the Ohio Turnpike, which issues its own, one-way trips only and no annual permits. Legal trucks may run up to 90,000 lbs on the Turnpike.

  3. Fuel permits by the day

    Ohio's fuel permit runs 24 hours, up to four in a row. Indiana sells a 5-day fuel trip permit, and West Virginia combines trip and fuel in one 10-day permit.

  4. In the Southern regional permit

    Ohio takes part in the SASHTO regional permit with Kentucky and West Virginia. Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania are not in it.

How it works

Your Ohio 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 Ohio rules for your load and files with ODOT Special Hauling Permits.

  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 Ohio 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

Ohio permit questions

What permits does a truck need to run in Ohio?

A truck with Ohio on its IRP cab card and an IFTA license needs neither trip nor fuel permit. Without them it needs a 72-hour trip permit and 24-hour fuel permits. A load over 8 ft 6 in wide, 13 ft 6 in high or 80,000 lbs also needs an ODOT permit, and a Turnpike permit if the route uses it.

How long does an Ohio fuel permit last?

24 hours. A truck can run on up to four in a row, 96 consecutive hours in all. Past that, the carrier needs an IFTA license.

Who issues permits for the Ohio Turnpike?

The Ohio Turnpike itself, not ODOT. Its permits are for one-way trips only; small loads can get one at the toll plaza, larger ones apply ahead.

Can I get one permit for Ohio and other southern states?

Yes, for loads that fit it: Ohio issues the SASHTO regional permit, valid 10 calendar days with a 5-day extension, up to 14 ft wide, 14 ft high, 100 ft long and 120,000 lbs.

Can Route One GO handle Ohio and the other states on my route?

Yes. Send the load and route once, and our permit desk files with ODOT, the Ohio Turnpike and every other state you cross. Requests are taken 24/7.

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Need a permit in Ohio for this load?

Send the details once. We file with ODOT Special Hauling Permits, plus every other state on your route.

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