What is Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU)?
KYU is a tax license issued for all carriers traveling on Kentucky roadways with a combined license weight greater than 59,999 pounds. The tax rate is
$0.0285 cents per mile.
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.
Important: Farm plated vehicles are exempt from paying the
KYU tax.
Apply for Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) License
You will need to set up a
Kentucky Online Gateway account before you can apply for a
KYU number. If you have issues registering your account, refer to the
Kentucky Online Gateway FAQs.
- KYU Numbers are issued immediately upon completion of the ONLINE KYU Application
- For assistance, view our KYU Registration Guide
- If you are having technical issues processing an Online Application, you can print and mail in a completed Kentucky Trucking Application Form.
Warning: The paper application can take 10-14 business days to process, and you will only receive a
KYU number after processing. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) Electronic Filing
- You can process your KYU tax return online, allowing you to print a copy for your records. You are not required to mail a completed tax form.
- You must have a registered KYU account to file taxes electronically.
- Payments can be made electronically with credit card or check.
Note: If carriers need to amend taxes for
KYU they will need to contact the Division of Motor Carriers to do so.