Utah State Permit Resource

Staying current with state permits is crucial for truckers to ensure legal compliance and avoid costly fines or delays. These permits help streamline operations, ensuring that truckers can transport goods smoothly across state lines without regulatory issues.

Utah Permits

Maximum Legal Weight Allowed:

    • Weight Limitations:
      • Single Wheel: 10,500 lbs
      • Single Axle: 20,000 lbs
      • Tandem Axle: 34,000 lbs
      • Tridem Axle: Must comply with the Federal Bridge Formula

    Note: An overweight permit is required to exceed these limits, and the Federal Bridge Formula is used to determine axle group weights to avoid damaging bridges.

Maximum Permit Weight Allowed:

Permits are available for vehicles with gross weights less than 125,000 lbs on a single trip, semi-annual, or annual basis:

    • Single Axle: 29,500 lbs
    • Tandem Axle: 50,000 lbs
    • Tridem Axle: 61,750 lbs
    • Trunnion Axle: 60,000 lbs
    • Gross Vehicle Weight: 125,000 lbs

Note: Actual weight must follow bridge table allowances. Special permits are required for non-divisible loads exceeding 125,000 lbs.

Utah Trip and Fuel (IRP/IFTA) Permits:

Trip Permit:

    • 72-Hour Permit: $25
    • 144-Hour Permit: $50
    • Available online or through a permitting service.

Fuel Permit:

    • 96-Hour Permit: $25

Utah Annual Permits:

    • These permits authorize the operation of vehicles hauling non-divisible loads up to 29,000 lbs on a single axle, 50,000 lbs on a tandem axle, 61,750 lbs on a tridem axle, and a gross weight of 125,000 lbs.
    • Vehicles over 125,000 lbs GVW can only obtain single-trip permits.

Maximum Limits:

    • Length: No set maximum
    • Width: 17 ft
    • Height: 17 ft 6 in

Costs:

    • Oversize Annual (365 days): $90
    • Oversize/Overweight Divisible Load Annual:
      • 80,001 – 84,000 lbs: $240
      • 84,001 – 112,000 lbs: $480
      • 112,001 – 129,000 lbs: $540

Contact Us

Please note that DOT Compliance Group does not provide State Permit Registration. However, we offer a variety of essential compliance services to keep your business running smoothly, including Clearinghouse Registration, Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), Biennial Updates, and much more. If you have any questions about our services or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at 972-232-2218. We’re here to help with all your compliance needs.