Motor Carrier Permits
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Registration and Fuel Tax Temporary Trip Permits Top ↑
Out of state commercial vehicles 10,000 pounds and under used in business in Nevada are required to obtain a Non-Resident Business Permit within 10 days of commencing operations. See Movement Permits.
Out of state commercial vehicles with a Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,001 pounds or more are required to get a registration permit before entering the state. Fuel tax permits are required for vehicles 26,001 pounds or more or any vehicle with three or more axles.
See the Tip Sheet or AB 372 Notice and FAQs for more information.
For Nevada-based carriers, Motor Carrier branch offices issue 24 hour permits (120 hours for buses) for temporary registration and special fuel taxes. Fees for registration are $6 plus 15 cents per mile. Special fuel permits are a flat $31.
All carriers must obtain their permit(s) prior to entering the state or before traveling in the state. You may not travel to the nearest Motor Carrier office. To purchase permits, please contact one of the vendors listed below (additional fees apply).
| ADK/Mid-Cal | (800) 257-4568 |
| Allstars Permit | (866) 737-6480 |
| Comdata Inc. | (800) 749-6058 |
| Custom Permit Service | (800) 669-5014 |
| Ernie’s Mobile Home Transport | (888) 711-9922 |
| Fleet One, LLC | (877) 251-7639 |
| Highway Permits Co. LLC | (888) 731-0312 |
| Go Big Permits | (951) 677-8316 |
| JJ Keller & Associates | (800) 231-5266 |
| On The Move Permits | (727) 942-2006 |
| Permit America Inc. | (866) 573-7648 |
| Quality Permits | (909) 748-7715 |
| Reliable Permit Solutions | (888) 949-4220 |
| T-Chek Systems | (866) 351-2435 |
| The Permit Company | (800) 331-0418 |
| Transmit/Transmid America | (800) 228-7577 |
| West Coast Services LLC | (888) 737-6488 |
If you have further questions regarding Trip Permits, please contact the Motor Carrier Division at (775) 684-4711 option 1.
Vendors
The State of Nevada contracts with permit vendors to sell trip and fuel permits. Vendors enter into a contract with the state, maintain a $25,000 bond and are required to meet specific Worker’s Compensation insurance requirements. If you are interested in completing this process and selling trip permits on behalf of the State of Nevada, please contact Lori Warren at (775) 684-4665 or by email at lwarren -at- dmv.nv.gov.
Over Dimensional Permits Top ↑
Nevada has no ports of entry. Maximum Cab Card Weight is 80,000 pounds. Carriers operating in excess of 80,000 pounds must obtain all necessary permits before entering the state.
The Nevada DMV Motor Carrier Division issues annual LCV permits for vehicles with multiple trailers and reducible loads that exceed 70 feet in length (maximum weight is 129,000 lbs.). See Motor Carrier Office Locations or call (775) 684-4711.
The NDOT Over Dimensional Vehicle Permits Office issues permits for over-dimensional vehicles/loads. Call (800) 552-2127 or (775) 888-7410. Please do not call NDOT for information on the temporary trip and fuel permits listed above.
ODVs with any of the following characteristics require an NDOT permit:
- Non-reducible vehicles/loads that exceed:
8 feet, 6 inches in width
14 feet in height
10 feet in overhang
70 feet in length
80,000 pounds - Reducible vehicles/loads that are less than 70 feet in length and exceed 80,000 pounds.
- Motor trucks that exceed 40 feet in length.
- Buses that exceed 45 feet in length.
Amber Light Permits Top ↑
Amber light permits are issued by the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Apply online or call (775) 684-4622.
Hazardous Materials Permits Top ↑
Single-Trip
Nevada issues a maximum of one 72-hour permit during any three consecutive months per NAC 459.984. Permits cost $125 and are issued by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Call (775) 684-4622.
Annual
Carriers must obtain hazmat permits from their base state. Permits for Nevada carriers are issued by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Call (775) 684-4622. Nevada is one of the states participating in the Uniform State Hazardous Materials Registration and Permitting Program.