Arkansas Weight-Distance Tax
No weight-distance or highway-use tax in Arkansas. There's no state per-mile credential. You still owe IFTA fuel tax through the Arkansas DFA Motor Fuel Tax Section, filed even for a zero-fuel quarter (late penalty $50 or 10%, whichever is greater), plus IRP apportioned registration and, at 55,000 lb and up, the federal 2290 HVUT (IRS Form 2290). The truck isn't tax-free; it's on the same federal floor as every state.
Arkansas has no weight-distance tax
No weight-distance or highway-use tax in Arkansas. There's no state per-mile credential. You still owe IFTA fuel tax through the Arkansas DFA Motor Fuel Tax Section, filed even for a zero-fuel quarter (late penalty $50 or 10%, whichever is greater), plus IRP apportioned registration and, at 55,000 lb and up, the federal 2290 HVUT (IRS Form 2290). The truck isn't tax-free; it's on the same federal floor as every state.
IFTA and registration still apply
Every state, including Arkansas, still reaches you through the IFTA fuel tax (reconciled by the fuel you burn) and IRP apportioned registration (your plate). The only states that add a per-mile weight-distance or highway-use tax on top are Kentucky, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Connecticut.
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/excise-tax-administration/motor-fuel-tax/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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