Louisiana Weight-Distance Tax
Louisiana levies no weight-distance or highway-use tax — no per-mile permit, no extra return. You still carry IFTA for fuel tax and an IRP apportioned plate through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (ExpressLane), and at 55,000 lb and up you owe the federal 2290 HVUT (IRS Form 2290, up to $550/year). The truck isn't tax-free. It's on the same federal floor as every state.
Louisiana has no weight-distance tax
Louisiana levies no weight-distance or highway-use tax — no per-mile permit, no extra return. You still carry IFTA for fuel tax and an IRP apportioned plate through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (ExpressLane), and at 55,000 lb and up you owe the federal 2290 HVUT (IRS Form 2290, up to $550/year). The truck isn't tax-free. It's on the same federal floor as every state.
IFTA and registration still apply
Every state, including Louisiana, 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.
Louisiana Weight-Distance Tax FAQ
Does Louisiana have a weight-distance tax?
Which states charge a per-mile truck tax?
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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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://expresslane.la.gov/omv/vehicles/international-registration-plan/irp-apportioned-plates/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
More for Louisiana
Check Louisiana before you roll
Live weather, closures, and hazards on one map. Free, no account.
Open Live Map →