Washington Trucking Industry
Trucking is a multifaceted industry in the state of Washington. In addition to the hauling of goods into and through the state, many other business activities fall under the umbrella of the “trucking” industry. These businesses include fuel stations, repair facilities, broker services, and leasing companies, to name a few.
The taxability of trucking and trucking related businesses depends on the activity performed. This guide is intended to provide general information regarding tax obligations and tax reporting instructions. In addition, Departmental resources are included to provide multiple ways to obtain tax related information.
Washington Form 2290 - Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return

HVUT is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax collected annually on heavy vehicles with gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more, operating on public highways.
Truckers from Washington can e-File Form 2290, the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) return with ExpressTruckTax, and receive your stamped Schedule 1 from the IRS in minutes.
What are the benefits of E-Filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax?

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Washington State Department of Licensing (DOLs)
ExpressTruckTax has partnered with the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOLs) to speed up the process of vehicle registrations and tag renewals by having them verified online for the authenticity of Schedule 1’s.
The following Washington County DOLs authorities can now verify the 2290 Schedule 1 of vehicles that require registration or renewal of license plates using ExpressTruckTax.
What are the benefits of Washington DOLs partnering with ExpressTruckTax?
- Check Schedule 1 online using either EIN or VIN
- The quick verification process for registration or renewal of license plates
- Identify fraudulent HVUT payment proof
- Stay HVUT compliant