Tennessee
Tennessee Truck Permits for trip, fuel, oversize & overweight
A truck not apportioned for Tennessee needs the 72-hour IRP trip permit before it enters, and without IFTA the 7-day temporary fuel use permit, issued for that one vehicle. Tennessee sells the two together as the Tennessee Trip and Fuel Use Permit, through wire services. Oversize and overweight permits come from TDOT in TNTRIPS, which asks for a valid plate but not for IRP or IFTA. Send us the truck, load and route, and we file every Tennessee permit before the truck crosses the line.
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What are you running through Tennessee?
Pick what fits your truck and load. Each answer opens the Tennessee rules and what we need from you.
Not sure which one? Call the 24/7 permit desk
(312) 395-7322- Load over 8 ft 6 in wide, 13 ft 6 in high or 80,000 lbs
Oversize & overweight permits
10-day single-trip and 365-day annual permits from the TDOT Permit Office, applied for online through TNTRIPS. - Not apportioned for Tennessee, no IFTA
Trip & fuel permits
A 72-hour IRP trip permit and a 7-day temporary fuel use permit, both in place before the truck enters. - Over 165,000 lbs, 16 ft wide or 15 ft 6 in high
Superload permit
Filed 5 to 30 days ahead depending on weight, with a route survey above 15 ft 6 in high or 16 ft wide.
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue IRP and fuel permit pages; TDOT Oversize/Overweight Permits FAQ; TDOT Rules 1680-07-01 (2017).
Tennessee and its neighbors
How Tennessee permits differ from the states around it
Tennessee borders eight states. Here is how the paperwork changes at the Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky lines.
TDOT, where Georgia uses Public Safety
Tennessee's oversize permits come from TDOT. In Georgia they come from the Department of Public Safety, in GAPROS.
A shorter fuel window than Georgia
Both states pair a 72-hour trip permit with a fuel permit. Georgia's fuel permit runs 10 days, Tennessee's 7.
Sold together, like Alabama
Alabama offers a combined IRP and IFTA trip permit for up to 7 days. Tennessee also sells trip and fuel as one product, with 72 hours of trip and 7 days of fuel.
Holiday stops that Kentucky doesn't have
Tennessee holds escorted loads around Easter, the summer holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Kentucky has no holiday travel restrictions.
How it works
Your Tennessee permit in three steps
Send the load and route
Truck, trailer, dimensions, weight, origin and destination. Your fleet details are saved for next time.
We check and file
Our permit desk checks the Tennessee rules for your load and files with TDOT OS/OW Permit Office.
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 Tennessee cost?
Enter your pickup and delivery locations, choose your permit type, and compare estimated permit costs across route options.
- Oversize and overweight permits across the lower 48 and DC
- State-by-state fee breakdown for each route option
- Order your permit or talk to a specialist
FAQ
Tennessee permit questions
Can I buy the Tennessee trip permit after I cross the line?
No. A truck not apportioned for Tennessee needs its 72-hour IRP trip permit before entering, and the 7-day fuel use permit is also obtained before entry. We file both ahead of the trip.
Is a Tennessee fuel use permit good for any truck in my fleet?
No. The 7-day temporary fuel use permit is issued for one specific vehicle, so each truck without IFTA needs its own.
Does TDOT check IRP and IFTA before issuing an oversize permit?
TDOT does not require IRP or IFTA to issue an oversize or overweight permit, but the truck must carry a valid license plate. Trip and fuel permits come separately, from the Department of Revenue.
Who sells the Tennessee Trip and Fuel Use Permit?
Tennessee sells the 72-hour trip permit and the 7-day fuel permit together through wire-service contractors. Send us the truck and dates, and we get it issued for you.
Can one order cover Tennessee and every other state I cross?
Yes. Give us the truck, load and full route once; our permit desk files Tennessee's trip, fuel and TDOT permits along with the rest of the states on the trip, 24/7.
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Tennessee permit pages
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Need a permit in Tennessee for this load?
Send the details once. We file with TDOT OS/OW Permit Office, plus every other state on your route.