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Welcome to the Transportation Cabinet's on-line guide for truckers, trucking companies and other commercial drivers and motor carriers. This page is for those interested in or involved with: 

This site was created to assist you in complying with Kentucky's motor carrier laws and regulations. For information regarding solid waste transportation or any other items not covered in this site, please call the Division of Motor Carriers at (502) 564-1257.

Areas of business
 
On-Line Services – Motor Carrier Information, Vehicle Inventory, Vehicle Add or Delete, Electronic Tax Filing, IRP web registration, USDOT Number application.
 
Tax Forms (KYU, KIT, IFTA) - The Tax and Financial Processing Branch administers the following taxes for the Division. KYU, KIT and IFTA .

Licenses and Permits Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU), Kentucky Intrastate Tax (KIT), International Fuel Tax (IFTA), Single Trip permits, etc.

Passenger vehicles - The Passenger Section handles the processing of vehicles for various different types of intrastate for-hire passenger authorities. These authorities include taxi, limousine, contract carriers, airport shuttles, buses, and disabled person vehicles.
 
Household Goods - No matter where you are moving or whether the move is large or small, you should take the time to carefully plan your relocation. The information on this page will help you begin the process of moving within Kentucky.

IRP/Apportioned Registration
- Any operator operating or intending to operate one (1) or more APPORTIONABLE VEHICLE(S) into or through two (2) or more of the member jurisdictions must be IRP registered or purchase Trip Permits for each jurisdiction.
Extended Weight Coal Haul Decals - Any operator hauling coal in excess of 80,000 lbs.  The Coal Haul Highway System is the public highways on which coal was reported transported by truck.​​
Overweight/Overdimensional Permits - On interstate and major highway systems there are no overall length restrictions, however, on these highways the trailer is limited to 53 feet in length by 8 feet 6 inches in width.
 U-Drive-It/Leased vehicles - The U-Drive-It Section handles all tax filings for leased and rented vehicles.  Loaner vehicles are NOT under the U-Drive-It program. Please contact the Department of Revenue at 502-564-2935.

 

 NORPASS The North American Preclearance and Safety System, or NORPASS, is a partnership of state agencies and trucking industry representatives who are committed to promoting safe and efficient trucking throughout North America. The NORPASS partners work together to deploy mainline screening systems at weigh stations, thus allowing safe and legal trucks to proceed unimpeded while enforcement resources are focused on high-risk motor carriers.
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Motor Carriers
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
Phone: (502) 564-1257
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Notices & Requirements
Federal requirements must be complied with prior to Kentucky's issuance of any and all credentials. In addition to the Federal registration requirements, companies are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable State rules and regulations impacting registration and licensing.
 
In general, companies are subject to relevant State regulations for each State in which they conduct business operations (includes transporting operations passing through a state) or where they have established a company office. Additional requirements may be required. Contact the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for additional information.
 
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO STOP AT ALL OPEN SCALES