Which states have a weight-distance tax?

Four states tax miles by weight — New York (Highway Use Tax), Kentucky (KYU), New Mexico (Weight-Distance Tax) and Oregon (weight-mile tax) — plus Connecticut's Highway Use Fee, a per-mile fee on trucks 26,000 lbs and up that works the same way. All five require enrollment before operating.

How much does it cost to enroll?

Enrollment itself is nearly free: Kentucky KYU $0, Connecticut HUF $0, Oregon $0 account setup, New York HUT $1.50 per vehicle (certificate + decal), New Mexico $10 per vehicle (WDT ID permit). The per-mile tax you file quarterly is the real cost.

Do I still owe weight-distance tax if I have IFTA?

Yes. IFTA covers fuel tax only. If you run miles in New York, Kentucky, New Mexico, Oregon or Connecticut above their weight thresholds, the weight-distance/highway-use tax applies on top of IFTA, with its own registration and quarterly returns.

What happens if I drive through without enrolling?

These credentials are checked at weigh stations and ports of entry, and unregistered carriers face fines and can be placed out of service until they enroll. If you only cross occasionally, some states offer a per-trip alternative — New York, for example, issues a $25 HUT trip certificate.

Weight-distance tax enrollment fees by state (2026)

By TruePermitReviewed by the TruePermit compliance teamUpdated July 18, 2026

Five states tax heavy trucks per mile driven in the state, on top of IFTA fuel tax: New York (HUT), Kentucky (KYU), New Mexico (WDT), Oregon (weight-mile) and Connecticut (HUF). Before you run miles there you must enroll and carry the credential. The good news: enrolling is cheap or free — the table below shows the official enrollment/credential fee per state, from the agency. The real cost is the per-mile tax itself, filed quarterly.

Official fee for this credential by US state
State	Official amount	Official source
ConnecticutCT	$0HUF enrollment free; per-mile tax 2.5¢ (26k–28k lbs) to 17.5¢ (80,001+ lbs), filed quarterly (since Oct 2023)	portal.ct.govverified July 8, 2026
KentuckyKY	$0KYU (Highway Use Tax) license: $0 to enroll; tax = $0.0285/mile for combined weight over 59,999 lbs; quarterly returns	transportation.ky.govverified July 8, 2026
New MexicoNM	$10$10 Weight-Distance Tax ID permit administrative fee (3.12.12.9 NMAC); WDT applies to vehicles over 26,000 lbs, quarterly per-mile.	srca.nm.govverified July 8, 2026
New YorkNY	$1.50HUT certificate + decal $1.50 per vehicle; applies to trucks over 18,000 lbs; HUT trip certificate alternative $25	tax.ny.govverified July 8, 2026
OregonOR	No enrollment/account-setup fee; Oregon weight-mile tax paid per mile by declared weight — $0.2512/mile at 80,000 lbs (Table A, over 26,000 lbs, eff. 2024-01-01)Enrollment via CCD Motor Carrier account (form 9075) + WMT vehicle enrollment (form 9076)	oregon.govverified July 8, 2026

Fees shown are the state's enrollment/credential charge, not the per-mile tax. Where enrollment is free the table shows $0; Oregon's row shows the formula because the ongoing cost is entirely per-mile. Confirm the current requirement with the linked agency before you run the miles.

Enrollment is the gate, not the expense. Kentucky, Connecticut and Oregon charge nothing to set up the account; New York's HUT certificate and decal is $1.50 per vehicle; New Mexico's Weight-Distance Tax ID permit is $10. What you actually owe each quarter is the per-mile rate times your in-state miles — the rate scales with registered weight (for example, Kentucky's KYU applies over 59,999 lbs, New York's HUT over 18,000 lbs, and Oregon prices a 80,000-lb truck at $0.2512 per mile). Each state's guide covers the rates, thresholds and filing mechanics: New York HUT, Kentucky KYU, New Mexico WDT, Oregon weight-mile and Connecticut HUF.

Weight-distance tax is separate from IFTA (fuel tax, apportioned by where you burn fuel) and from IRP registration (apportioned plates). Crossing one of these five states without the credential is a common port-of-entry stop — enroll before the trip, not after the citation.

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Frequently asked

Which states have a weight-distance tax?: Four states tax miles by weight — New York (Highway Use Tax), Kentucky (KYU), New Mexico (Weight-Distance Tax) and Oregon (weight-mile tax) — plus Connecticut's Highway Use Fee, a per-mile fee on trucks 26,000 lbs and up that works the same way. All five require enrollment before operating.
How much does it cost to enroll?: Enrollment itself is nearly free: Kentucky KYU $0, Connecticut HUF $0, Oregon $0 account setup, New York HUT $1.50 per vehicle (certificate + decal), New Mexico $10 per vehicle (WDT ID permit). The per-mile tax you file quarterly is the real cost.
Do I still owe weight-distance tax if I have IFTA?: Yes. IFTA covers fuel tax only. If you run miles in New York, Kentucky, New Mexico, Oregon or Connecticut above their weight thresholds, the weight-distance/highway-use tax applies on top of IFTA, with its own registration and quarterly returns.
What happens if I drive through without enrolling?: These credentials are checked at weigh stations and ports of entry, and unregistered carriers face fines and can be placed out of service until they enroll. If you only cross occasionally, some states offer a per-trip alternative — New York, for example, issues a $25 HUT trip certificate.

This guide is general information for compliance planning — not legal or tax advice. Fees change; confirm the current amount against the linked state agency before you file.

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