Mid-West Truckers Association, Inc.

10/07/2026

Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order for Dyed Diesel

Yesterday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order allowing Illinois farmers and haulers transporting agricultural products to use off-road dyed diesel for on-road purposes and defer payment of applicable motor fuel taxes until December 31, 2026.

The Governor’s declaration is specific to agricultural products and farming operations and does not appear to allow common carriers to use off-road (dyed) diesel in on-road truck operations.

MTA is recommending that carriers NOT use dyed diesel in on-road trucks.

While the declarations from President Trump and Governor Pritzker provide temporary relief by delaying the payment of certain federal and state motor fuel taxes through the end of the year, users will still be responsible for paying the applicable taxes on dyed diesel used for on-road purposes during the grace period.

After the grace period, questions remain regarding compliance and the practical application of proving that dyed diesel was used for a qualified purpose. Carriers should therefore exercise caution before using dyed diesel in on-road operations. Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2026-08 without clear guidance from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) regarding how users are expected to report and pay the applicable motor fuel and use taxes without penalty.

In addition to the dyed-diesel tax relief, the Governor directed the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to extend the Illinois Harvest Permit (IHP) program through the summer of 2027. This extension allows haulers of agricultural commodities to apply for the free IHP, which permits the transportation of agricultural products at heavier truck weights on designated routes beyond the normal September 1 through December 31 harvest-season period.

10/06/2026

Executive Order Allowing Use of Off-Road Diesel Fuel Only Postpones Federal Road Tax Liability

Illinois Still Hasn't taken Any Action on Off-Road fuel to be on-road.

MTA recommends that companies do not use off-road dyed diesel fuel in on-road trucks at this time.

Last night, President Trump announced an executive order permitting the use of off-road diesel fuel in on-road vehicles.

However, the order appears only to delay penalties for failing to file before January 1 for off-road fuel that is used on-road. It does not eliminate the underlying federal motor fuel tax liability. Congressional action would still be required to eliminate or waive the tax itself.

Under the executive order, the federal motor fuel tax must still be accounted for and paid if off-road fuel is used for on-road purposes; payment is simply deferred until January 1.

In addition, Illinois must take separate action on its state motor fuel tax before dyed off-road diesel can legally be used in on-road vehicles in the state.

A further concern is how enforcement will be handled once the penalty delay or grace period expires. In particular, it remains unclear how the Illinois Department of Revenue will treat fines and penalties for trace amounts of dyed off-road fuel found in on-road truck fuel tanks after the grace period ends.

MTA Recommendation: Companies should not use off-road dyed diesel fuel in on-road trucks at this time. We advise waiting until Illinois issues a specific waiver or other authorization, and until there is greater clarity on the scope and enforcement after the ending of the President’s executive order.

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