This website is NOT authorized by the State of KANSAS, the information below will be useful to many commercial truck owners but will not cover all of the situations encountered when registering as a motor carrier.
1) INSURANCE: Your insurance agent will need to file FORM E to get your truck registered.
2) HEAVY HIGHWAY VEHICLE USE TAX: If your vehicle's gross vehicle weight is over 55,000 lbs. you may be required to pay this tax. You will have to show a reciept that you paid this tax if you are registering your truck 60 days or more after you have bought this truck. For more information: IRS form 2290 IRS form 2290 instructions
3)DOT NUMBER If your vehicle is over 26,000 you will need a DOT number. You can go to this website to get the number, it's FREE, and also more information. DOT NUMBER
4) APPLICATION for KANSAS vehicle registration. You will also need to fill out this application to get your truck registered. VEHICLE REGISTRATION APPLICATION
5) APPLICATION for KANSAS Motor Carrier account. You will need to fill out this application to get authority as a private carrier KANSAS TRUCKING APPLICATION
WHAT YOU WILL DO AFTER YOU HAVE THE ABOVE ITEMS:
STATE OF KANSAS CONTACT:
Kansas Corporation Commission
Transportation Division
Kansas Corporation Commission
Transportation Division
1500 SW Arrowhead Road Topeka, Kansas 66604-4027
(785) 271-3145
