Federal Excise Tax (FET) is a 12% tax on new trucks over 33,000 lbs GVW, trailers over 26,000 lbs, and tractors over 19,500 lbs. It’s based on the total weight of the vehicle and any attached trailers. Learn more about FET from the IRS.
What is FET on new Kenworth trucks?

Tyler Williams
June 3, 2025