Manchester and Nashua in southern New Hampshire have grown into regional distribution centers serving the Boston metro's northern suburbs. The Portsmouth area on I-95 is a gateway to Maine. The White Mountains require careful weight consideration on US-302 and NH-16.
New Hampshire IFTA — Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hampshire's IFTA diesel tax rate in 2026?
New Hampshire's diesel rate is 22.2¢/gal. No state sales tax further reduces pump prices.
Who administers IFTA for New Hampshire-based carriers?
New Hampshire IFTA is administered by the NH Division of Motor Vehicles at nh.gov/dot. NH has no state income tax and no sales tax.
What freight moves through New Hampshire?
Retail distribution for the Boston northern suburbs, granite and stone products, lumber from NH forests, ski resort supply chains (winter season), and tech/electronics distribution from southern NH business parks are primary freight types.
Are there truck restrictions on New Hampshire mountain roads?
Yes. Several NH mountain routes including US-302 (Crawford Notch) and NH-16 (Pinkham Notch) have weight and width restrictions. These secondary routes serve ski resorts and scenic areas but are not suitable for standard 80,000-lb configurations. I-93 through Franconia Notch has lane restrictions.