# How Much Do State Trucking Permits Cost?

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Category: State Permits
Published: 2026-04-24
Updated: 2026-05-02
Read time: 7 min read

> State trucking permit fees vary widely — from $75 for a single-state filing to $375 for California's full Motor Carrier Permit package. Compare typical costs across New York, Kentucky, New Mexico, Oregon, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

## TL;DR

> FastPermitFiling charges $75 flat for single-state weight-distance permits, $85 for 72-hour trip permits, $149 for the Big Four bundle (NY+KY+NM+CT), $299 for Oregon, $365 for TxDMV, and $375 for California CA# + MCP. State tax owed on miles is separate.

## Key takeaways

- Single-state NY HUT, KYU, NM WDT, CT, or MA: $75 flat.
- 72-hour trip permits: $85 flat per crossing.
- Big Four Bundle (NY + KY + NM + CT): $149 flat — half of a la carte.
- Oregon Weight-Mile setup: $299 (bond + monthly returns).
- California Compliance Gold (CA# + MCP): $375.

## Cited entities

- New York Highway Use Tax (https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/hut/huidx.htm)
- Kentucky Weight-Distance (KYU) Tax (https://drive.ky.gov/motor-carriers/Pages/KYU-Tax.aspx)
- New Mexico Weight-Distance Tax (https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/weight-distance-tax/)
- Oregon Weight-Mile Tax (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/mct/pages/wmt.aspx)
- Connecticut Highway Use Fee (https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Highway-Use-Fee/Highway-Use-Fee)
- Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-utilities)
- International Fuel Tax Agreement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Fuel_Tax_Agreement)
- International Registration Plan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Registration_Plan)

## FAQ

### How much does a state trucking permit cost?

Through FastPermitFiling, single-state weight-distance permits (NY HUT, KYU, NM WDT, CT, MA) are $75 flat one-time filings. 72-hour trip permits are $85 each. Multi-state bundles like the Big Four (NY + KY + NM + CT) are $149. Ohio PUCO is $149, Oregon Weight-Mile setup is $299, Texas DMV is $365, and California Compliance Gold (CA# + MCP) is $375.

### Why is the Oregon Weight-Mile setup more expensive?

Oregon's Weight-Mile program requires a full ODOT Motor Carrier account, a surety bond (or acceptable alternative security), process-agent designation, and monthly reporting — the most involved setup of any state weight-distance program. The $299 setup fee reflects the extra administrative work compared with a single-state HUT registration.

### Are the state's own filing fees separate from the filing service fee?

It depends on the state and the permit type. Some state agencies charge a government filing fee that is passed through at cost; others issue permits at no direct fee (the carrier's tax liability is the ongoing obligation). FastPermitFiling's flat fees include our preparation and direct filing work. Any separate government fee charged by the state agency is disclosed at checkout.

### Can I save money bundling states?

Yes. The Big Four Bundle (NY HUT + KYU + NM WDT + CT HUT) is $149 combined — roughly half the cost of filing each of those four states individually. Carriers running the Northeast or the NY-to-KY lane regularly typically pay for the bundle in the first quarter.

### Do state trucking permits have renewal fees?

Renewal cadence varies by state. Most weight-distance accounts (NY HUT, KYU, NM WDT, OR Weight-Mile, CT HUF) do not charge a flat annual renewal fee — the ongoing obligation is filing the quarterly or monthly return and paying the tax owed on miles traveled. California's Motor Carrier Permit, Texas' TxDMV registration, and Ohio's PUCO authority have periodic renewals set by each state agency; current renewal schedules should be verified with the state DOT.

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