Nevada has no ports of entry. Out-of-state truckers should obtain all necessary permits before entering the state. Cab Card Weight is 80,000 pounds. Maximum Operating Weight is 129,000 pounds.
DMV Motor Carrier offices issue 24 hour permits (120 hours for buses) for temporary registration and special fuel taxes. Fees for registration are $5 plus 15 cents per mile. Special fuel permits are a flat $30. See Motor Carrier Office Locations.
Wire services also issue these permits for an additional fee:
Transceiver | (800) 749-6058 |
ADK/Mid-Cal | (800) 257-4568 |
The Permit Co | (800) 331-0418 |
Trans/Mid-America | (800) 228-7577 |
TNT Permits | (888) 635-9400 |
Ernie’s Mobile Home Transport | (530) 742-6974 |
JJ Keller & Associates | (920) 722-2848 |
Custom Permit Service | (800) 669-5014 |
West Coast Services | (888) 737-6488 |
Nevada issues a maximum of one 72-hour permit per 90 days per company. The Nevada Highway Patrol has contracted with ComData to issue these permits at $125 plus a ComData fee. Call (800) 749-6058.
DMV Motor Carrier issues annual permits for vehicles with multiple trailers and reducible loads that exceed 70 feet in length. Call (775) 684-4711
The Nevada Department of Transportation issues permits for over-dimensional vehicles/loads with any of the following characteristics:
Call (800) 552-2127 or (775) 888-7410. For detailed information including route restrictions, visit NDOT Over-dimensional Permits or refer to the Nevada Commercial Motor Vehicle Handbook.
NDOT permits are required throughout Clark County due to passage of Senate Bill 450 in the 2007 Nevada Legislature. Clark County no longer issues local permits.
Amber light permits are issued by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Call (775) 684-4622.
Application for Flashing
Amber Light Permit (nhp19 - 852kb)
5 or fewer vehicles
Application for Blanket Amber Light
Permit (nhp19A - 154kb)
6 or more vehicles
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 seven states participating in the Uniform State Hazardous Materials Registration and Permitting Program.