As 2025 ends, IFTA is among the renewals that must be filed by Wednesday, Dec. 31.
The International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA) is an agreement between the 48 contiguous U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces for motor carriers operating in more than one jurisdiction to report fuel used.
Carriers must display one or more of the following to travel through IFTA member jurisdictions for the first two months of 2026.
- A valid 2026 IFTA license and two decals issued by an IFTA member jurisdiction.
- A valid 2025 IFTA license and two decals from a member jurisdiction (if a renewal application has been filed for 2026)
- A valid trip permit issued by the member jurisdiction through which they are operating.
There is a two-month grace period for the display of IFTA renewal credentials. However, it’s important to note that the grace period applies only to the display and not to the filing of the renewal application.
IFTA is required for the following vehicles:
- Motor vehicle used, designed or maintained for the transportation of persons or property
- Gross vehicles or registered gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds
- Three axles regardless of weight
- Used in combination when the weight combination exceeds 26,000 pounds
IFTA is divided into West, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast and Canadian membership regions.
Who to contact within your specific jurisdiction can be found under the Carrier Information tab on the IFTA website.
Webinars covering the IFTA clearinghouse, compliance review and dispute resolution are available on the website.
