Temporary trip permits - Ontario

Operating authority trip permits

Operating authority for motor carriers was deregulated in Ontario. Motor carriers operating into Ontario from other Canadian jurisdictions do not require registration under Ontario's Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR), as Ontario accepts the safety ratings of the other jurisdictions. Motor carriers entering Ontario from the U.S. require registration under Ontario's CVOR; a CVOR trip permit is not available.

If passenger carrying operators will be traveling to Ontario infrequently, the Board requests the operators apply for "Special Authority." Special Authority licences are valid for 7 days. To apply for Special Authority, operators must submit an application, pay the $150 fee, provide a copy of the base province's operating authority, and submit proof of insurance information.

Vehicle registration trip permits

Carriers operating apportionable vehicles without prorated plates into the province must obtain 10-day trip permits to travel in Ontario.

Trip permits may be purchased through a Driver & Vehicle Licence Office or from private permitting companies.

Unladen weight credentials and temporary breakdown permits will be printed on plain paper.

Fees

10-Day Trip Permits:

Fuel trip permits

If a carrier will be operating a qualified vehicle into Ontario but does not have an IFTA licence, then the carrier can obtain a trip permit to enter Ontario.

Ontario’s Ministry of Revenue does not issue the permits. Permits must be obtained from approved permit agencies. Contact the Ministry of Revenue at (905) 499-6393 for a list of approved agencies.