ATA, OOIDA decry Connecticut's new vehicle miles traveled truck tax - Commercial Carrier Journal
Connecticut has enacted a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax for trucks, opposed by ATA and OOIDA. This new tax applies to certain trucks operating in the state, requiring tracking and payment based on miles driven.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Trucking companies and owner-operators operating in Connecticut, especially those with trucks over 26,000 lbs. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; compliance deadlines may vary, but the tax is effective now.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Connecticut implemented a VMT tax on trucks, requiring reporting and payment of a per-mile fee.
Who it affects
Trucking companies and owner-operators operating in Connecticut, especially those with trucks over 26,000 lbs.
What you must do
Register for the VMT program, install approved tracking devices or use alternative reporting methods, and begin submitting mileage reports and payments.
Deadline
Immediate; compliance deadlines may vary, but the tax is effective now.
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