Which states have their own weight-distance taxes?

Four: New York (highway use tax, over 18,000 lbs), Kentucky (KYU, 60,000 lbs and up), New Mexico (weight distance permit, over 26,000 lbs), and Oregon (weight-mile tax, over 26,000 lbs).

Does IFTA cover these?

No. IFTA covers fuel tax. These are separate mileage-based taxes with their own accounts, permits, and returns. Running those states without the account risks penalties at weigh stations.

Do these registrations cost money?

The registrations themselves are free or nearly free on the official state sites (New York charges $1.50 per certificate; Kentucky's KYU number is free). The tax itself is owed on returns based on miles run.

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The four states with their own weight-distance taxes

On top of IFTA and IRP, four states charge their own mileage-based taxes and require their own accounts before you run there. If your lanes never touch these states, none of this applies to you; if they do, set up the account before the trip, not at the weigh station.

NY, KY, NM, OR statutes Each state's official portal linked below →Registrations free or nearly free on the official sites; tax owed on returnsLast verified 2026-07-18

New York: highway use tax (HUT)

Applies over 18,000 lbs gross weight on New York public highways. You need a certificate of registration and decal before running ($1.50 per certificate), then periodic returns. Register at tax.ny.gov.

Kentucky: KYU

Applies at 60,000 lbs and up. The KYU number is free at drive.ky.gov; tax is 2.85 cents per mile on quarterly returns.

New Mexico: weight distance permit

Applies over 26,000 lbs. Register through the state's TAP portal at tap.state.nm.us, then quarterly returns by weight and miles.

Oregon: weight-mile tax

Applies over 26,000 lbs, and Oregon handles fuel tax for these vehicles through weight-mile rather than IFTA. Enroll (or buy temporary passes) at oregontruckingonline.com before you run; new accounts may need a bond or deposit.

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