Washington Trucking Industry
Washington, being the Northwestern state with 71,362 square miles is the 18th biggest state in the USA allowing flawless transportation with loads evaluated more than $40 million every hour. Seattle is the largest city in Washington with more than 4 million people and speaks for the best transportation, business as well as industry.
This state is a strong contributor to the states’ economy both in agricultural production and manufacturing. It is a leading producer of fruits and vegetables along with aircraft, metal and chemical manufacturing. Since the state has more than 7,000 miles of highway, the goods transportation is done mainly through carriers.
Interstate 5 is the only highway that crosses the whole state and is the most occupied road in Washington. It has a length of 276 miles and more than 240,000 daily drivers. Load transportation in Washington is supported by more than 45,000 trucking and transportation companies which are the backbone of the states’ economy.
HVUT
If you own a truck carrying heavy goods on public highways with a gross weight equivalent to or above 55,000 pounds, you are required to pay the heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT) annually.
Read MoreIFTA
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is introduced to simplify the fuel tax reporting by a motor carrier when traveling across various jurisdictions. This tax agreement is followed among states and Canadian provinces.
Read MorePermits
Know more about Washington state permits for overweight and oversize vehicles including temporary and fuel permits.
Read MoreGet to know your truck taxes due date on time!
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