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Truck Parking and Rest Areas

Truck parking and rest areas in Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)’s purview, including current conditions, challenges, and key initiatives for the trucking industry in Kentucky.

Oct. 22, 2025, 5:32 a.m.

How to claim credits for overpaid or exempt fuel usage ( off-road miles, reefer fuel)

Here’s a detailed guide on how to claim credits or refunds for over-paid or exempt fuel usage in Kentucky (e.g., off-road miles, reefer fuel, nonhighway equipment).

Oct. 21, 2025, 6:16 a.m.

Kentucky Intrastate Motor Carrier Authority (KYU vs USDOT) – Understanding the difference.

Trucking companies operating in Kentucky often get confused between the KYU Number and the USDOT Number. While both are essential for compliance, they serve different purposes depending on where and how your vehicles operate.

Oct. 20, 2025, 6:31 a.m.

Kentucky’s participation in the International Registration Plan (IRP) and IFTA tax agreements.

Kentucky’s participation in the IRP and IFTA

Oct. 19, 2025, 8:24 a.m.

Avoiding Penalties for Late KYU Filings

Avoiding Penalties for Late KYU Filings (Kentucky Truckers Guide) If you operate a commercial truck over 59,999 pounds through Kentucky, you’re required to have a Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) Number and file quarterly reports. Missing a filing or payment deadline can lead to costly penalties, suspension of your KYU account, and even blocked permit renewals. This guide explains how to stay compliant and avoid penalties for late KYU filings.

Oct. 18, 2025, 7:44 a.m.

Kentucky KYU Number Explained — who needs it, how to apply, renew, or cancel

Here’s a detailed guide to Kentucky KYU (Weight-Distance) Number / KYU Permit — who needs it, how to apply, maintain/renew, and how to cancel or lose it.

Oct. 17, 2025, 4:14 p.m.

How Fuel Tax Credits Work in Kentucky

Here’s a breakdown of how fuel tax credits / refunds and related fuel taxation rules work (or can work) in Kentucky, especially for trucking / motor carriers. (Note: much depends on the vehicle type, use, and whether the carrier is under IFTA or Kentucky’s own mileage/weight system.)

Oct. 16, 2025, 4:45 p.m.

Understanding Kentucky’s Truck Weigh Station Network

Here’s a full, clear, and SEO-ready article on “Understanding Kentucky’s Truck Weigh Station Network” — perfect for trucking blogs or industry guides.

Oct. 15, 2025, 7:29 p.m.

Best Practices for Navigating Kentucky’s Rural Roads

Best Practices for Navigating Kentucky’s Rural Roads Kentucky’s scenic backroads are the lifeline of its trucking industry — connecting farms, factories, and small towns to major highways and distribution centers. However, rural driving in Kentucky comes with unique challenges: narrow lanes, sharp turns, limited lighting, and unpredictable wildlife crossings. For truck drivers, mastering these conditions is essential for safety, efficiency, and vehicle care.

Oct. 14, 2025, 6:19 p.m.