Kentucky Trucking Permit Videos | Tutorials & Guides
Watch our comprehensive video tutorials on obtaining Kentucky trucking permits. Learn about oversize/overweight permits, trip permits, fuel permits, and more. Step-by-step guides to help you navigate the permitting process quickly and efficiently. Perfect for owner-operators, fleet managers, and trucking companies operating in Kentucky.
Kentucky Oversize Permit Requirements for Commercial Trucks
Commercial trucks transporting loads that exceed Kentucky's legal size or weight limits generally need an Overweight/Over-Dimensional (OW/OD) permit before traveling on Kentucky highways. Kentucky offers both single-trip and annual permits, depending on the type of movement, vehicle, load, and route.
Aug. 24, 2026, 4:41 p.m.
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KYU Permit vs IRP Trip Permit in Kentucky-What Is the Difference?
Truckers operating in Kentucky often confuse the KYU permit with an IRP Trip Permit because both may be required when a commercial vehicle travels through the state. However, they serve completely different purposes. The KYU program is primarily a Kentucky weight-distance tax requirement, while an IRP Trip Permit addresses vehicle registration and interstate reciprocity.
Aug. 17, 2026, 10:13 a.m.
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Kentucky KYU Enforcement-What Every Motor Carrier Needs to Know
Operating commercial vehicles in Kentucky comes with important tax and reporting responsibilities. One of the most significant is complying with the Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) Tax requirements. State agencies actively enforce KYU regulations to ensure qualified motor carriers are properly licensed, file required reports, and pay applicable taxes. Whether you're a Kentucky-based carrier or an out-of-state company traveling through the state, understanding KYU enforcement can help you avoid penalties, delays, and unnecessary compliance issues.
July 11, 2026, 7:21 p.m.
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KYU Permit vs IRP Trip Permit in Kentucky-What's the Difference?
If you're operating a commercial truck in Kentucky, it's important to understand the difference between a KYU Permit and an IRP Trip Permit. Although both are associated with commercial trucking in the state, they serve completely different purposes. Confusing the two can lead to costly fines, delays, or compliance violations. Here's what every owner-operator, fleet manager, and interstate carrier should know.
June 26, 2026, 12:10 p.m.
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