General Discussion

Commercial trucking already pays a good bit of the taxes. The problem if they pay all the taxes is the added costs will be passed on to the consumer. This will mean people that don't own cars will be paying the taxes for people that own cars.

Commercial current taxes:
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT): Commercial motor vehicles with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more must pay this annual federal tax, often referred to as Form 2290. It costs ($100) plus ($22) for each 1,000 pounds over 55,000 lbs, capping at a maximum of ($550) per year for vehicles over 75,000 lbs.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA): Rather than paying fuel taxes at every pump, IFTA is filed quarterly so commercial drivers pay specific rates based on the gallons consumed in each state they travel through. Current tax rates vary widely by jurisdiction, typically ranging from ($0.30) to over ($0.60) per gallon depending on the state. Check exact quarterly rates per state using the IFTA Tax Matrix.

Weight-Distance or Mileage Taxes: States like Oregon, New York (NY HUT), Kentucky (KYU), and New Mexico charge commercial vehicles operating within their borders a specific tax per mile, directly tied to the truck's loaded weight.

Other Licensing Fees: Motor carriers pay annual fees for the International Registration Plan (IRP) to legally apportion license plates across multiple states.