Kentucky Permit Fees-What Truckers Should Expect

Nov. 24, 2025, 4 p.m.
Kentucky Permit Fees: What Truckers Should Expect
Kentucky Permit Fees

Kentucky Permit Fees: What Truckers Should Expect

  1. Single-Trip (One-Time) Permit

    • The base fee for a standard overweight or over-dimensional single-trip permit is $150.  

    • For metal commodities transported in a single trip, the fee is $200.  

  2. Annual Permits
    These are issued for loads that regularly exceed legal size or weight limits.

    • A01 – Non-divisible, less than 14 ft wide: $750 per year.  

    • A02 – Non-divisible, 14 ft to 16 ft wide: $1000 per year.  

    • A03 – Farm equipment, less than 14 ft wide: $800 per year.  

    • A04 – Farm equipment, 14 ft to 16 ft wide (dealership-farm or farm-dealership moves): $450 per year. 

  3. Special Annual Permits

    • Metal Commodities (up to 120,000 lbs): $2,250 per year.  

    • Non-divisible Steel (statewide): $1000 annually. 

    • Annual Feed Permit (for divisible feed up to 88,000 lbs): $450.  

    • Manufactured Homes: If over 14 ft wide or over 13 ft 6 in high, permit fee is $3,500. 

  4. Other Fees

    • Duplicate / Replacement Permits: $10 to replace or transfer an annual permit to another power unit (only one transfer allowed per annual permit).  

    • Credit Card Processing: Some third-party permit sites add a card fee (e.g., + $20.40).  

  5. Payment Options

    • Permits are commonly applied for and paid via the Kentucky Overweight/Over-Dimensional Portal.  

    • Payments are typically electronic (credit card, ACH) for permit applications.  

  6. Legislative / Recent Fee Updates

    • According to a notice from KY Transportation Cabinet, there were recent fee changes for certain weight classes (as of July 2024).  

    • Always check current rates on the official Kentucky Transportation Cabinet site, as fees may change.  

  7. Things That Affect the Permit Cost

    • Whether the load is divisible or non-divisible (non-divisible loads generally pay for annual non-divisible permits)  

    • The type of commodity (metal, farm equipment, manufactured homes, etc.) can change the category and cost.   

    • Route restrictions: Some annual permits are route-specific, so the “statewide” or limited-route designation could matter.  

Key Takeaways for Truckers

  • Expect a $150 base fee for most single-trip OS/OW permits.

  • Annual permits vary widely, from $800 (farm under 14 ft) to $3,500 (large manufactured homes).

  • Know your permit category (type of load, width, weight) — picking the wrong one can cost you or get you non-compliant.

  • Use the www.kentuckytruckingonline.com to apply.

  • Stay updated: Kentucky’s permit fee rules can change, so always verify before applying.

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