What Does One Way Hauler Mean In New Mexico Weight Mile Tax Program And When Should I Select That?

June 3, 2026, 10:08 a.m.

A One-Way Hauler is a vehicle that qualifies for a special reduced Weight Distance Tax rate because it operates loaded in one direction and returns empty for a significant portion of its travel. New Mexico law specifically provides a reduced tax rate for qualifying one-way haul operations.

In the New Mexico Weight Distance Tax (WDT) Program, a "One-Way Hauler" is a vehicle that is expected to travel a significant portion of its New Mexico miles empty (without any load). The designation allows the carrier to qualify for a reduced WDT rate when the eligibility requirements are met. of the time.

Vehicles with less than 45% empty miles in New Mexico. supporting the empty-mile percentage. loads, or
Most of your New Mexico miles are loaded. WDT classification.