New York has strict highway use tax requirements that catch carriers off guard. We specialize in NY HUT permits, temporary trip and fuel permits, and oversize/overweight moves through the state.
New York Permit Requirements
NY HUT Permit
New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) is required for trucks over 18,000 lbs. gross weight operating on New York public highways.
Who needs it: Required for any truck over 18,000 lbs. gross weight. Permanent and temporary (30-day) certificates available. We process same-day when the state allows.
Fuel Permit
Temporary fuel permits for trucks not registered under IFTA making trips into or through New York.
Who needs it: Required for 2-axle trucks over 26,000 lbs. or 3+ axle trucks of any weight not registered under IFTA.
Trip Permit
Temporary IRP trip permits for trucks not registered under the International Registration Plan.
Who needs it: Required for 2-axle trucks over 26,000 lbs. or 3+ axle trucks of any weight not registered under IRP.
Oversize / Overweight Permit
New York requires permits for loads exceeding legal dimensions or weights on state highways.
Who needs it: Required when height exceeds 13'6", width exceeds 8'6", trailer length exceeds 48', or gross weight exceeds 80,000 lbs.
What You Need to Know About Trucking in New York
- check_circle NY HUT is unique to New York — it's a mileage-based highway use tax unlike most states
- check_circle Temporary NY HUT certificates are valid for 30 days
- check_circle New York also has a mileage permit requirement for qualifying trucks
- check_circle Custom Permits specializes in same-day NY HUT processing
policyOfficial source: New York State Tax Department — Highway Use Tax (HUT)
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