What is a Seasonal Permit?
A Seasonal MCP is issued upon request and may be obtained for a period of six to eleven months in a twelve month term. Fees for a Seasonal MCP are collected on a ‘For Hire’ basis and vary according to the number of months requested and the size of the motor carrier fleet; otherwise there are no additional permit requirements. A Seasonal MCP may be extended up to eleven months in the twelve month term. Each time you request an extension, a $5 extension fee is due in addition to the monthly fee (R & T Code 7236(a) (2). An interstate motor carrier issued a Non-Expiring MCP is not eligible for a Seasonal MCP.
The department also issues a Seasonal Permit to carriers that operate as for hire. A Seasonal Permit can be obtained for a period of six- to eleven-months. The requirements to obtain a Seasonal Permit are the same as for a regular Motor Carrier Permit, with the exception that the fees required vary according to the number of months for which the permit is issued.
