Permits
We offer professional assistance in opening, renewing existing permits in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
There are different types of permits for a commercial motor vehicle operator: trip permits, fuel permits, oversize/overweight permits and mileage permits.
State Permits
Kentucky Weight Distance Permit
The KYU number is a tax license issued for issued for all carriers traveling on Kentucky roadways with a combined license weight greater than 59,999 pounds. Kentucky Permit (KYU) is purchased only once and never has to be renewed, just make sure your vehicle inventory is always up-to-date. You are also able to purchase a one-time temporary KYU Permit per truck in the event you are not making regular trips through the state of Kentucky. Farm plated vehicles are exempt from paying the KYU tax.
New Mexico Weight Distance Tax Permit
New Mexico imposes a weight-distance tax on owners, operators, and registrants of intra and interstate commercial vehicles with a declared gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds. This tax is based on vehicle weight and miles traveled on New Mexico roads. Companies must register and apply each year for a New Mexico Weight Distance Tax Electronic Permit for each vehicle by January 1st.
New York Highway Use Tax
A HUT certificate of registration is required for any truck, tractor, or other selfpropelled vehicle with a gross weight over 18,000 pounds. An automotive fuel carrier (AFC) certificate of registration is required for any truck, trailer, or semi-trailer, or other attached device transporting automotive fuel. (The same gross weight and unloaded weight rules apply.) NY HUT Permit is renewed every 3 years and highway use tax return must be filed each quarter.
Oregon Permit
Oregon Permit is required for commercial vehicle(s) weighing over 26,000 pounds at the heaviest loaded weight it will operate in Oregon during the year. OR Permit must be purchased along with a bond. Per-trip permits are also available. Weight-Mile Taxes must be reported monthly or quarterly.
New York Highway Use Tax
A HUT certificate of registration is required for any truck, tractor, or other selfpropelled vehicle with a gross weight over 18,000 pounds. An automotive fuel carrier (AFC) certificate of registration is required for any truck, trailer, or semi-trailer, or other attached device transporting automotive fuel. (The same gross weight and unloaded weight rules apply.) NY HUT Permit is renewed every 3 years and highway use tax return must be filed each quarter.
IFTA
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (or IFTA) is an agreement between the lower 48 states of the United States and the Canadian provinces, to simplify the reporting of fuel use by motor carriers that operate in more than one jurisdiction. Alaska, Hawaii, and the Canadian territories are not required to participate, however all of Canada and Alaska do. An operating carrier with IFTA receives an IFTA license and two decals for each qualifying vehicle it operates. The carrier files a quarterly fuel tax report. This report is used to determine the net tax or refund due and to redistribute taxes from collecting states to states that it is due.
This tax is required for motor vehicles used, designed, or maintained for interstate (crossing a state line) transportation of persons or property and:
- The Power Unit has two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds, and/or
- The Power Unit has three or more axles regardless of weight, and/or
- Is used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds gross vehicle or registered gross vehicle weight. Exceptions exist for recreational vehicles such as motor homes, pickup trucks with attached campers, and buses when used exclusively for personal pleasure by an individual. Some states have their own exemptions that often apply to farm vehicles or government vehicles.
Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (2290 Form)
If you operate as an interstate and intrastate transport company and your heavy vehicle is registered in any of the US states, Columbia, Canada or Mexico district with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or above, it is mandatory for you to file tax returns to Internal Revenue Services. Heavy Highway Use Tax Returns Due August 31 every year.
