Connecticut’s New Truck Tax: What You Need to Know - CBIA
Connecticut has enacted a new truck tax that imposes a fee on heavy trucks operating in the state, effective January 1, 2025.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers operating trucks in Connecticut should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: January 1, 2025 (tax effective date); first quarterly return due April 30, 2025. 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 now requires a $0.026 per mile tax on trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 26,000 pounds, with quarterly reporting and payment.
Who it affects
Owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers operating trucks in Connecticut
What you must do
Register with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) and begin tracking miles and paying the tax quarterly.
Deadline
January 1, 2025 (tax effective date); first quarterly return due April 30, 2025
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