Kansas carriers operating in intrastate commerce who do not have apportioned registration, and meet any of the following requirements must obtain a Kansas commercial registration (KSA 8-143m):

  1. Has a gross weight or gross combination weight of 10,001 pounds or more;
  2. is designed or used to transport 15 or more passengers, including the driver; or
  3. is used to transport hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.