Washington
Washington Truck Permits for trip, fuel, oversize & overweight
A truck without Washington plates or IFTA runs on a 3-day trip permit and a 3-day special fuel trip permit, both needed at the border. Oversize and overweight loads need a permit from WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Services through eSNOOPI Pro, never from a port of entry. Tell us the truck, load and route, and our permit desk files every permit Washington needs.
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What are you running through Washington?
Pick what fits your truck and load. Each answer opens the Washington 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 or 14 ft high
Oversize & overweight permits
A WSDOT single-trip permit for one route, good for 3 days. Monthly and annual permits exist for some trailers and manufactured housing. - No Washington plates or IFTA license
Trip & fuel permits
A 3-day trip permit for registration and a 3-day special fuel trip permit instead of fuel tax. No more than three trip permits per truck in 30 days. - Over 16 ft wide or high, 125 ft or 200,000 lbs
Superload permit
Washington's superloads need more lead time: at least 7 days for width or height over 16 ft, and 30 days over 200,000 lbs.
Source: WSDOT commercial vehicle permits and superloads, Washington Department of Licensing temporary permits, Washington State Patrol ports of entry.
Washington and its neighbors
How Washington permits differ from Oregon and Idaho
Crossing the Columbia River or the Idaho line changes what a truck has to carry.
A fuel permit, where Oregon has none
Washington sells a 3-day special fuel trip permit. Oregon has no fuel permit at all: trucks over 26,000 lbs pay its weight-mile tax through a temporary pass.
Shorter trip permits
A Washington trip permit lasts 3 days, three per truck in 30 days. Oregon's trip permit runs 10 days, and Idaho sells a 120-hour one.
Permits before the port, on both sides
Washington State Patrol puts trucks without permits out of service at its ports of entry, and Oregon's ports do not sell credentials either. Both have to be bought ahead.
Self-issued online, around the clock
Trip and fuel permits can be issued online 24/7 in WSDOT's eSNOOPI Pro once a carrier has an account. We file through it for you.
How it works
Your Washington 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 Washington rules for your load and files with WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Services.
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 Washington 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
Washington permit questions
What permits does a truck need to run in Washington?
A truck with Washington registration and an IFTA license needs no trip or fuel permit. Without them it needs a 3-day trip permit and a 3-day special fuel trip permit. A load over 8 ft 6 in wide, 14 ft high or the legal weight also needs a WSDOT oversize or overweight permit.
Can I get a Washington oversize permit at a port of entry?
No. WSDOT issues oversize and overweight permits through eSNOOPI Pro and its permit offices; they are not available at the ports of entry. We file them before the truck leaves.
What counts as a superload in Washington?
A load over 16 ft wide, 16 ft high, 125 ft of load length or 200,000 lbs. Apply at least 7 days ahead for width or height, and 30 days ahead over 200,000 lbs.
How many Washington trip permits can a truck use?
Three in any 30 consecutive days, each good for 3 days. A truck that runs in Washington more often needs Washington registration instead.
Can Route One GO handle Washington and the other states on my route?
Yes. Send the load and route once, and our permit desk files with WSDOT and every other state you cross. Requests are taken 24/7.
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Washington permit pages
Permit types in Washington
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Neighboring states
24/7 permit desk
Need a permit in Washington for this load?
Send the details once. We file with WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Services, plus every other state on your route.