The Highway Use Tax (HUT) is a tax imposed on motor carriers operating on certain public highways within the state. This tax is based on the weight of the vehicle and the number of miles traveled in New York. Carriers operating trucks, tractors, and other commercial vehicles with a gross weight over 18,000 pounds are generally subject to HUT. Vehicles exclusively used for certain agricultural purposes or government operations may be exempt.

Main concerns:

• New York is only one of 5 states that continue to impose a HUT;
• Compliance with HUT is burdensome & costly to both motor carriers and the state;
• Out-of-state carriers can easily evade the tax, costing the state over $120 million in revenue;
• Audits target New York state motor carriers, creating a competitive disadvantage against out-of-state carriers;
• The industry needs relief - increasing tolls, inflation, supply chain challenges, labor costs and more continue to strain companies.
• Trucking is essential to New York's economy and is in need of financial relief.
•  

Please use this form to Contact your Senate and Assemblymember today and ask them to support S.345 (Cooney)/A.25 (Magnarelli) and repeal the Highway Use Tax. 

Personal messages are the most effective. Please take some time to edit the provided letter to discuss how the burden of the tax and audits impact your company.