WA Intrastate vs Interstate Permit Requirements

Key Permit Requirements for WA Intrastate Operations

1. Washington State DOT Number (Intrastate Authority)

   • Required for commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW operating in WA only.

   • Issued by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

2. Fuel Permits (IFTA / WA Fuel Tax License)

   • IFTA: Only if you operate across state lines (interstate).

   • Intrastate fuel permits: WA requires reporting for vehicles operating solely within the state.

3. Weight & Oversize/Overweight Permits

   • For vehicles exceeding legal weight limits or hauling oversize loads, apply through WSDOT.

   • Seasonal restrictions (e.g., spring load limits) may apply.

4. Trip Permits

   • For temporary use of a vehicle not registered in WA or operating on nonstandard routes.

Key Permit Requirements for WA Interstate Operations

1. USDOT Number

   • Required for all commercial vehicles operating in interstate commerce.

   • Issued by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

2. Motor Carrier (MC) Number

   • Needed for for-hire carriers transporting regulated goods across state lines.

3. IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) License

   • Allows reporting fuel use for interstate travel in participating states.

4. UCR (Unified Carrier Registration)

   • Annual registration for all interstate carriers.

   • Fees based on fleet size.

5. Oversize/Overweight Permits

   • Still required but may differ for multi-state routes.

6. Other Federal Compliance

   • HOS (Hours of Service) regulations.

   • Vehicle inspections (FMCSA standards).

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