Carriers that are not apportioned for Nova Scotia nor registered with IFTA(International Fuel Tax Agreement), must apply for a non-resident permit to operate on Nova Scotia’s highways.
Who needs a Nova Scotia single trip permit?
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.
For how long is a Nova Scotia single trip fuel permit is valid?
The permit is valid for 5 days.
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Where can you get a Nova Scotia single trip permit?