Connecticut truck vehicle miles traveled tax signed into law - overdriveonline.com
Connecticut has signed into law a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax for trucks, requiring carriers to report miles driven in the state and pay a per-mile fee.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Trucking companies operating in Connecticut, especially owner-operators and small fleets should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective date and registration deadline to be announced; likely within 6-12 months. Monitor CT DRS for specifics.. 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 enacted a VMT tax on trucks, mandating mileage reporting and payment of a per-mile fee.
Who it affects
Trucking companies operating in Connecticut, especially owner-operators and small fleets
What you must do
Register with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) for VMT tax compliance, install approved mileage tracking devices or use alternative reporting methods, and begin filing and paying the tax.
Deadline
Effective date and registration deadline to be announced; likely within 6-12 months. Monitor CT DRS for specifics.
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