New Mexico Weight Distance Permit
Required for trucks over 26,000 pounds that use New Mexico highways.
New Mexico charges a weight distance tax on heavy trucks. Each qualifying truck needs a New Mexico weight distance permit, renewed every calendar year, and the tax is reported on returns filed with the state.
Who Needs a New Mexico Weight Distance Permit?
Owners and operators of most trucks with a declared gross weight or gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds that travel on New Mexico highways.
How It Works in New Mexico
- Every qualifying vehicle needs its own electronic permit
- Permits are valid through December 31 of the year they are issued
- Weight distance tax returns are generally filed quarterly, due April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31
- A return is required even for a period with no New Mexico miles
Before You Start
- Your USDOT number and FEIN
- VIN, plate, and declared weight for each truck
- Whether you need permits for the current year only or ongoing
How It Works
- Enter your USDOT number and your truck list.
- We set up your weight distance tax account and request permits for each truck.
- We confirm the state permit fees with you before charging them.
- You get your permits by email with your filing schedule.
What It Costs
Our service fee is $89. New Mexico permit fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for every truck?
Yes. Each qualifying vehicle that travels in New Mexico needs its own permit.
When do permits expire?
December 31 of the year they were issued, so they renew every calendar year.