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Washington Fuel Permit 3 day dates on a desk calendar

How Long Is a Washington Fuel Permit Good For? Understanding the 3 Consecutive Days

A Washington Fuel Permit is valid for 3 consecutive days. See how the dates work, what happens if a trip runs long, and the timing mistakes to avoid.

Nov. 7, 2026, 12:07 p.m.

Washington Trip Permit or IRP plates for a truck

Washington Trip Permit or IRP Plates? How to Decide Based on How Often You Run in Washington

A Washington Trip Permit covers 3 days, and one truck can use only 3 in 30 days. See when trip permits work and when IRP plates with Washington make more sense.

Nov. 6, 2026, 7:58 a.m.

Washington Oversize Permit load stopped in fog

Can a Washington Oversize Permit Load Move in Fog, Smoke, or Snow? The 1,000-Foot Visibility Rule

Washington bans oversize moves when visibility is 1,000 feet or less. Learn how the rule applies to fog, smoke, and snow, and what to do mid-trip.

Nov. 3, 2026, 7:06 a.m.

Washington Fuel Permit limit on a dispatcher desk

Is There a Limit on How Many Washington Fuel Permits You Can Buy?

Washington allows only 3 fuel permits in 30 days. See how the limit affects your trips, who hits it most, and when an IFTA license is the better choice.

Nov. 1, 2026, 8:41 a.m.

Driver checking a Washington Trip Permit by a truck

Can You Correct a Mistake on a Washington Trip Permit?

Washington law says altering or correcting data on a trip permit invalidates it. Learn why a handwritten fix fails and how to get a correct permit fast.

Oct. 31, 2026, 8:10 a.m.

Washington Oversize Permit load on a restricted bridge

What Voids a Washington Oversize Permit? Speeding and Bridge Restriction Violations

Washington rules name two violations that make an oversize permit null and void: exceeding a speed stated on the permit and breaking a bridge restriction. Learn both rules and how to protect your permit.

Oct. 29, 2026, 6:58 a.m.

Washington Fuel Permit for a replacement truck

Can a Washington Fuel Permit Be Moved to Another Truck?

A Washington Fuel Permit stays with the truck it was issued for. See why it can't move to a replacement truck, the risks of trying, and how to get a new one fast.

Oct. 27, 2026, 6:23 a.m.

Washington Trip Permit for a loaded truck with expired tabs at a Washington weigh station

Using a Washington Trip Permit When Your Tabs Have Expired or Your Licensed Gross Weight Is Too Low

Washington law treats a truck with expired tabs or a license with too low a gross weight as unregistered. Learn how a Washington Trip Permit covers it, the 80,000 and 40,000 lb limits, the 3-day and 3-per-30-day rules, and when you need more.

Oct. 26, 2026, 8:14 a.m.

Washington Oversize Permit ordered before an oversize load reaches a port of entry

Can You Buy a Washington Oversize Permit at a Port of Entry?

Washington rules say special permits are bought from authorized WSDOT offices or agents during business hours, and the signed permit must be on the power unit. Learn why waiting until the scale is risky, how self-issue works, and how to have your permit ready before the border.

Oct. 25, 2026, 10:40 a.m.