Can a Washington Trip or Fuel Permit Be Transferred to Another Truck?
Sept. 20, 2026, 9:57 a.m.
Washington Trip Permit cannot be transferred from one truck to another. Washington DOL states that a trip permit authorizes operation of a single commercial vehicle, and the permit is tied to that vehicle. For fuel permits, Washington DOL describes them as permits required for qualifying commercial vehicles that operate without IFTA coverage. Because the permit is issued for the specific vehicle being operated, you should obtain the appropriate permit for the replacement truck rather than move the permit from one truck to another.
Key points for truckers
- Trip permits: Not transferable between trucks.
- Fuel permits: Should be obtained for the qualifying vehicle being operated.
- A Washington trip permit is valid for 3 consecutive days.
- A Washington fuel permit is also valid for 3 consecutive days.
- If you switch trucks during a trip, don't assume the original permit follows you; verify the replacement vehicle's permit requirements before operating it.