When traveling from your base province into another jurisdiction in which you are not registered or apportioned and typically when any one of the following criteria apply:
The gross vehicle/combination exceeds a registered weight of 26,000 lbs (11 797 kgs).
The vehicle (power unit only) is traveling on 3 or more axles

Yes, all U.S carriers, besides having IFTA and IRP, must purchase ICBC basic insurance, Financial responsibility (FR).
The Motor Vehicle Act requires out-of-province commercial vehicles to be insured to BC minimum insurance requirements. Vehicle owners or lessees can meet these requirements by having their insurance company file a Financial Responsibility Certificate with ICBC. The Certificate is a guarantee of third-party liability insurance that meets BC requirements and covers all vehicles owned and operated and/or leased and operated in the name of the insured.
If FR has not been filed with ICBC, out-of-province operators must purchase ICBC Basic insurance sold in conjunction with a Non-Resident Commercial Permit.

BC client number
Name and address of the registered owner of the truck
Year, Make of the truck and registered province
Last six of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
An email address where to send the permit
Exact origin and destination address
Total axles on the ground ( Truck + Trailer (if applicable) )
Load’s description

Approximately 1 – 2 hours after you receive our email confirmation. Not to be confused with the time you submitted the application. It is important to know that if you did not receive an email confirmation, your order has not been processed yet.

Choose one of the following options:
1) Online (Quicker)
Our application form is the most convenient way to get your permit faster. To save you time, you don’t have to fill out the form completely, only the information mentioned above are required.
Click here to apply for a BC trip permit.

2) Over the phone:
Before calling us, make sure you have all the required information handy.
Give us a call at + 1 866-800-4507