If motor carriers aren’t registered with IFTA, they must purchase fuel trip permits from each jurisdiction, in which they travel. A Temporary Trip Permit is issued in place of IRP plates for travel within South Carolina. The Temporary South Carolina Trip Permit costs $15 and is valid for 72 hours. To get a permit, you can apply through a permitting service with additional charges.

A Temporary Fuel permit is issued in place of IFTA licensing for travel within South Carolina. The fee for a Temporary South Carolina Fuel permit is $15 and is valid for ten days. To get a permit, you can apply to the Motor Carrier Services office, located at 10311 Wilson Blvd., Blythewood, South Carolina 29016 or through a permitting service with additional charges.