New York State Highway Use Tax Plate (TMT) (Black Text on Orange Background No Year) is imposed on motor carriers operating certain motor vehicles on New York State public highways (excluding toll-paid portions of the New York State Thruway). The tax is based on mileage traveled on New York State public highways and is computed at a rate determined by the weight of the motor vehicle and the method that you choose to report the tax.
TMT stands for Thermo Mechanically Treated steel. Thermo mechanically treated steel known as TMT steel can be described as a new-generation-high-strength steel having superior properties such as weldability, strength, ductility and bendability meeting highest quality standards at international level.