Delaware 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.

Multi-Trip Interstate Hauling Permit

Delaware offers a Multi-Trip Interstate Permit for frequent users of the interstate road system. This permit combines 60 single trips into one permit, allowing for up to 60 trips over the course of a year.

    • Permit Duration: Valid for one year or until 60 trips have been completed, whichever occurs first.
    • Cost: $60 per permit.
    • Transferability: This permit is not vehicle-specific and can be transferred between vehicles.

Oversize Load Limits in Delaware

Before requiring a permit, the following load limits apply in Delaware:

    • Length: 60 feet (53 feet for trailers).
    • Overhang: 3 feet at the front; 6 feet at the rear (included in the legal allowable length).
    • Weight: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 80,000 pounds, or 20,000 pounds per axle.

Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits

For loads that exceed the legal dimensions or weight, the following limits apply:

    • Length: 100 feet.
    • Overhang: Over 5 feet requires a permit.
    • Weight: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 120,000 pounds.
    • Width: 14 feet.
    • Height: 15 feet.

Permit Fees:

    • Single Trip Oversize Permit: $30
    • Single Trip Superload Permit: $60
    • Single Trip Overweight Permit: $10 for every 8,000 pounds over the legal weight limit.

Delaware Trip and Fuel (IRP / IFTA) Permits

Delaware requires the following permits for out-of-state carriers operating within the state:

    • Trip Permit: Required for carriers not listed on the IRP cab card. The trip permit must be acquired before entering Delaware and is valid only within the state.
    • Temporary Fuel Permit: Delaware offers a 30-day IFTA temporary fuel permit for carriers in good standing. This permit serves as a temporary substitute for the annual IFTA decals, allowing carriers to operate without the need for permanent registration. However, failure to carry this temporary permit can result in the purchase of a trip permit and possible citation.
    • 72-Hour Permit: This permit allows reciprocity for trip and/or fuel permits for 72 hours (3 days). These permits are vehicle-specific and valid only for the designated timeframe.

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.