Form 2290 for Kenworth Trucks (T680 and W900)

Kenworth builds some of the most recognizable tractors on the road, from the aerodynamic T680 to the classic long hood W900. Both are Class 8 trucks, and both file the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.

Do Kenworth tractors file Form 2290?

Yes. A T680, a W900, or any heavy Kenworth tractor pulling a loaded trailer sits well over the 55,000 pound threshold, so it files Form 2290 each tax period. The body style does not change the answer, the weight does, and these trucks are built to run heavy.

Weight category by configuration

Taxable gross weight adds the tractor, the trailer it customarily pulls, and the maximum load. A loaded Kenworth combination typically reaches the top IRS weight category and its full annual tax. A long hood W900 with a large sleeper carries more empty weight than a lighter spec T680, but once both are loaded they usually land in the same top bracket. Confirm yours with the finder below.

Beyond the T680 and W900, Kenworth's vocational and heavy haul trucks file the same way. The T880 is a workhorse for dump, mixer, and heavy vocational jobs, and the C500 is a severe duty tractor built for oversized and off highway loads. Both run heavy enough to sit in the top weight categories once loaded.

What to have ready

• An active EIN matched to your legal business name.
• Your Kenworth VIN.
• Your taxable gross weight category.
• The first used month for this period.

Source

The threshold and category amounts come from the IRS Instructions for Form 2290 (irs.gov/instructions/i2290). This describes the models in general, not your specific build.