New Jersey 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.

Single Trip Overweight Permit

    • Base Fee: $10

Excess Weight Fees:

      • $5 per ton (or fraction thereof) over 80,000 pounds GVW.
      • $5 per ton (or fraction thereof) over the following axle weights:
        • 22,400 lbs on a single axle,
        • 34,000 lbs on a tandem axle.
      • A 5% leeway is allowed on axle weights
    • Transaction Fee: $12
    • Service Charge: 5%

    Single Trip Over-dimensional Permit

      • Base Fee: $10

    Excess Dimensional Fees:

        • $1 per foot (or fraction thereof) over 14 feet in width.
        • $1 per foot (or fraction thereof) over various length restrictions:
          • For non-house related loads: Trailer/Load Length > 63 feet,
          • For house related loads: Overall Length > 70 feet.
      • Transaction Fee: $12
      • Service Charge: 5%

      Single Trip Over-dimensional & Overweight Permit

        • Base Fee: $20
        • Excess Weight and Dimensional Fees apply as described above.
        • Transaction Fee: $12
        • Service Charge: 5%

      Overweight/Over-dimensional Route Permit

        • Required for moving heavy equipment/machinery over 80,000 lbs.
        • Registration Fee: $209.50 annually (paid to MVC).
        • Permit Cost: Includes a $12 transaction fee and a 5% service charge.
        • Excess Dimensional Fees apply when:
          • The load exceeds the Code 23 registered trailer limits or,
          • The vehicle exceeds 10 feet in width or 70 feet in overall length.

      Over-dimensional Trailer Permit (Code 23)

        • Applies to the movement of an oversize Code 23 trailer.
        • Permit Fee: $12.60 (includes a $12 transaction fee and 5% service charge).
        • This permit is valid for the life of the trailer, as long as the Code 23 registration remains valid.
        • Note: This permit is not valid if the vehicle exceeds 10 feet in width or 70 feet in length.

      New Jersey Trip and Fuel Permits

        • Trip Permit: $25, valid for 72 hours. Issued in lieu of IRP plates.
        • Fuel Permit: $25, valid for 96 hours. Issued in lieu of IFTA licensing.
        • Permits can be obtained through a permitting service, which may charge an additional processing fee.

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      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.