Trucking in Kentucky

Kentucky charges a weight-distance tax (KYU) on trucks over 59,999 lb — file quarterly or face penalties.

Major interstates

I-24, I-64, I-65, I-71, and I-75.

Permits

KYU weight-distance tax required for trucks over 59,999 lb GVW. File quarterly.

Weather

Ice storms in Appalachian east; fog in river valleys.

Weigh stations

KSP scales on I-65 (Franklin) and I-75 (Kenton) among busiest in Southeast.

Freight hubs

Louisville UPS Worldport — largest air freight hub in North America. Lexington: Toyota inbound/outbound.

Frequently asked

KYU tax?

Weight-distance tax on trucks over 59,999 lb GVW; ~2.85 cents/mile.

Pass-through file KYU?

Yes — any KY miles above threshold are taxable.

Worldport volume?

400,000+ packages/hour peak sort.