We've all registered a passenger vehicle and are familiar with our state's registration fees. But how much would it cost you to register a tractor-trailer or commercial motor vehicle (CMV)?
Before registering it, you'll need to find out if your vehicle is considered a CMV by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) definitions, which are as follows:
If registering a CMV is part of your journey toward becoming an owner-operator, this Foley article will tell you what you need to know before you get on the road.
Now that you've deciphered if your vehicle is a CMV, let's review how much it would cost to register it in any of the 25 states below.
Each state bases its registration fees on one or more of the following factors:
Here are the fee ranges you can expect to see each time you register a truck in the following 25 states.
US State (M-Z)
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Registration Fee Factor
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Annual Fee
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GCWR, model year
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$555 to $1,125 for tractors less than 5 years old
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GCWR
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$535 to $825
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GCWR, model year
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$1,400 to $3,860
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GCWR
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$480 to $800
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GCWR
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$758 to $1,268
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GCWR
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$172
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GCWR
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$595
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GCWR
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$1129 to $1,804
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GCWR, model year
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$406 to $1,059
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GCWR
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$690 to $1,370
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GCWR
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$450 to $961
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GCWR
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$625 to $998
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GCWR
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$1,186 to $2,417
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GCWR
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$660 to $1,159
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GCWR
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$495 to $907
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GCWR
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$765 to $1,457
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GCWR
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$922 to $1,333
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GCWR
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$535 to $840
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GCWR
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$412 to $697
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GCWR
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$1,380 to $2,337
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GCWR
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$611 to $1,348
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GCWR
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$735 to $1,830
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GCWR
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$419 to $1,131
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GCWR
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$1,081 to $2,578
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GCWR for state fee, value, and model year for county fee
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$523 to $908, plus county fee
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Legally registering your CMV is one of the first steps toward becoming a successful and compliant motor carrier. You should also find out if you need any or all of the following:
No matter if you're building a business as an owner-operator or you're registering additional CMVs for your growing company, Foley can help you with your DOT compliance requirements.
We can ensure you have all the above permits and registrations to get started, then continue to support you through ongoing DOT compliance management. You'll be better prepared for your next compliance audit.
The first step toward simplified DOT compliance is a FREE demo with a Foley compliance expert. Click here to schedule yours now or fill out the form below to see how easy it is to get ahead of the DOT.