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New Mexico fuel permits and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) rules
Here’s a detailed guide to fuel permits and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) rules in New Mexico, focused on requirements for carriers, filing, penalties and related permits:
Nov. 1, 2025, 6:35 p.m.
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How to Apply for a New Mexico Trip Permit
A New Mexico Trip Permit allows out-of-state commercial vehicles to legally operate within the state without obtaining permanent registration or IFTA credentials. The permit ensures compliance with New Mexico’s road use, tax, and safety regulations while simplifying short-term operations for interstate truckers. Whether you’re hauling freight across the I-40 corridor or making a one-time delivery in Albuquerque, understanding how to apply for and manage a New Mexico Trip Permit is essential.
Oct. 31, 2025, 7:56 p.m.
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Single Trip vs Annual Trucking Permits in New Mexico
In New Mexico, trucking permits are issued to regulate the movement of vehicles that exceed legal size or weight limits. The Motor Transportation Police Division (MTPD) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) oversee these permits to ensure road safety, infrastructure protection, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Oct. 30, 2025, 1:22 p.m.
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Permits and oversize overweight load requirements in New Mexico
Here’s a detailed overview of oversize/overweight (OS/OW) permit requirements in New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and under the laws of the State of New Mexico — useful if you’re hauling heavy or wide loads in New Mexico.
Oct. 29, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
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Seasonal trucking demand from agricultural harvests (chile, pecans, dairy)
Trucking is the lifeline of New Mexico’s agricultural economy. Each year, harvest cycles for chile, pecans, and dairy products create intense seasonal surges in freight demand — requiring specialized vehicles, careful timing, and coordination across farms, processors, and distributors.
Oct. 28, 2025, 1:18 p.m.
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Weight limits, axle load rules, bridge formula in New Mexico trucking
Here’s a detailed overview of the key weight-limit, axle‐load and bridge formula (“group of axles”) rules for trucking in New Mexico, with citations and practical tips.
Oct. 27, 2025, 12:56 p.m.
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New Mexico DOT Inspection Procedures, What Drivers Should Know
If you’re a truck driver operating in New Mexico, it’s essential to understand how DOT inspections work in the state. The New Mexico Motor Transportation Police (MTP), under the Department of Public Safety, enforces state and federal trucking regulations to ensure safety and compliance on the road.
Oct. 26, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
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New Mexico specific enforcement and penalties for non compliance
Here’s a breakdown of key enforcement mechanisms and penalties in New Mexico for trucking / commercial-motor-vehicle (CMV) operations. This will help drivers, carriers and fleet managers understand what they’re up against.
Oct. 25, 2025, 3:47 p.m.
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Commercial Vehicle Registration and Titling in New Mexico
Registering and titling a commercial vehicle in New Mexico is a key step before operating legally on state and interstate highways. The process is managed by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) in cooperation with the Motor Transportation Police Division (MTPD) and New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).
Oct. 24, 2025, 5:42 a.m.
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