State Trucking Permit Guides
Free, expert-written guides on the state permits commercial motor carriers need on top of federal USDOT and MC authority. NY HUT, KYU, NM WDT, Oregon Weight-Mile, Connecticut HUT, and Massachusetts carrier registration.
14 guides covering state permit programs carriers have to register for before their first trip
State Permits
Per-state guides to the weight-distance, highway-use, and intrastate authority programs that every motor carrier running these lanes has to register for.
What Are State Trucking Permits?
State trucking permits cover highway-use tax, weight-distance tax, and intrastate operating authority on top of federal FMCSA USDOT and MC registration.
Read GuideNew York HUT Permit Guide
New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) is required for motor vehicles over 18,000 lbs on NY public highways. Threshold, registration, certificate, and quarterly filing.
Read GuideKentucky KYU Permit Guide
The Kentucky KYU permit is required for vehicles with combined gross weight of 59,999 lbs or more operating on Kentucky roads. Learn who owes it.
Read GuideNew Mexico WDT Permit Guide
New Mexico Weight-Distance Tax (WDT) is required for motor vehicles over 26,000 lbs operating on New Mexico highways. Learn who owes it.
Read GuideOregon Weight-Mile Tax Permit Guide
Oregon runs the most extensive state weight-mile tax in the U.S. - 26,000 lb threshold, ODOT account, surety bond, and monthly Trucking Online returns.
Read GuideConnecticut HUF + Massachusetts Guide
Connecticut HUF (effective 2023) is a weight-tiered, mileage-based fee filed monthly via CT DRS. Massachusetts uses separate carrier registration via DPU.
Read GuideState Trucking Permit Cost Comparison
State trucking permit fees range from $75 single-state filings to $375 for California CA# + MCP. Compare NY, KY, NM, OR, CT, MA, TX, and OH typical costs.
Read GuideOS/OW Permits by State
Oversize/overweight (OS/OW) permits are issued by each state DOT for loads over federal limits. Compare top 10 states on dimensions, escort rules, and routing.
Read GuideTrip Permit vs Annual Permit
A 72-hour trip permit covers a single crossing without setting up a full state account. An annual or quarterly permit covers ongoing operation.
Read GuideFuel Permits: IFTA vs Trip-Fuel
IFTA harmonizes fuel-tax reporting across 48 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces. Trip-fuel permits cover one-off crossings for non-IFTA vehicles.
Read GuideSingle-Trip vs Superload Permits
Single-trip oversize permits cover routine over-dimensional loads through one or several states. Superload permits cover the largest loads.
Read GuideHow to File an IFTA Quarterly Return (2026 Due Dates)
Step-by-step IFTA quarterly filing walkthrough: 2026 due dates (Apr 30, Jul 31, Nov 2), per-jurisdiction mile and gallon reporting, and the $50-or-10% late penalty.
Read GuideIRP Apportioned Plates: How Registration Works (2026)
IRP apportioned plates explained: who must register (26,000+ lbs or 3+ axles in 2+ states), how fees split across 59 jurisdictions, and first-year registration.
Read GuidePermits by load type
Vertical guides for the permit mix common to each operating pattern - weight-distance + oversize blends that match how the freight actually moves.
For flatbed haulers
Weight-distance + oversize for open-deck freight
ReadFor heavy haul
Per-trip overweight permits over 80,000 lbs GVW
ReadFor oversize loads
Per-trip oversize permits in every state of travel
ReadFor construction equipment
Per-trip oversize/overweight for excavators, dozers, cranes
ReadFor multi-state trips
Big Four bundle + trip permits across state lines
ReadOversize permit cost by state
Full 50-state oversize/overweight fee matrix for 2026
ReadCompare permits
Side-by-side comparisons of the permit categories carriers ask about most. Useful when deciding which permit to file for a given load or operating pattern.
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File Your State Permit - $75Compliance
Checklists and reference material for federal registration, safety audits, and recurring FMCSA obligations that interact with state permits.