Idaho to Washington avoiding Oregon

The Oregon permit is supposed to be purchased and picked up before entering the state. It's not a difficult thing to do. You do it over the phone and have it faxed to you. You need company info, truck info, entry point, and exit point.

 

The last time I tried that I got a fine for not purchasing the permit before entering the state.

 

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Oh. Okay. It's been 20+ years since I had to did this. Seems like then you were okay to buy at the first port.

 

The special Oregon permit is $8 as I recall. I had an inspection there a few months ago and my carrier let theirs expire. They went online to buy it, and texted me a picture of it a few minutes later that I showed to the inspector and I was on my way.

 

The fuel permit is not a flat fee. It goes by the number of miles run in the state.

 

That's right goes by the mile. Need to get it before entering the state. If you don't it's a hefty fine.

 

As tempting as it may look on the map, don't try 93 to 12 across Lolo, unless you just want a long scenic drive. Faster to do as Caterpillar Cowboy mentioned; I15 to I90, or just get legal in Oregon, which is expensive by the mile as I recall.

 

Oops, I was thinking Eastern Idaho. If starting in Caldwell about your only option is up 95 to just north of Lewiston, then cut over. Two long steep grades and slow windy road, but not bad if you don't get in a hurry.