There are several rules and regulations you have to follow to obtain and maintain a trucking permit. Instead of stressing over missed deadlines while balancing your duties as a business owner, let TBS help you grow your business and remain compliant.
A BOC stands for “blanket of coverage.” The FMCSA requires that you have a process agent in every state that you travel through or do business in. Your BOC-3 form includes the names and addresses of these agents.
The IRS imposes a Heavy Highway Vehicle Use tax on highway motor vehicles used during the applicable period with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. The taxable period runs from July 1 to June 30 of each year. Taxes are due August 31.
The IRS imposes a Heavy Highway Vehicle Use tax on highway motor vehicles used during the applicable period with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. The taxable period runs from July 1 to June 30 of each year. Taxes are due August 31.
Some states require trucking companies to pay an additional weight distance travel fee. Before operating in any of these states, you must register. While it sounds intimidating to have to research which states require what, TBS is the simple choice to help you navigate through the process. Below is a quick cheat sheet.
Some states require trucking companies to pay an additional weight distance travel fee. Before operating in any of these states, you must register. While it sounds intimidating to have to research which states require what, TBS is the simple choice to help you navigate through the process. Below is a quick cheat sheet.
All motor carriers operating with a combined weight of 60,000 pounds or more must have a Kentucky weight distance tax account. When the account is opened, quarterly reports must be filed in addition to your IFTA license. You are required to update your truck inventory list, which is verified through USDOT numbers.
All motor carriers operating with a weight of 18,000 pounds must open a New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) account and register each vehicle that travels in New York. This permit is required in addition to your IFTA license.
The International Fuel Tax Agreement is an agreement between 48 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces requiring interstate motor carriers to report how much fuel they use within the boundaries of a state and to pay fuel taxes based upon those reports.
You must have a place of business in your base state to register for the IFTA and operate in at least one of the IFTA areas.
Is used, designed, or maintained for the transportation of persons or property andHas two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 poundsHas two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 poundsIs used in combination when the combined weight exceeds 26,000 pounds
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number.
In addition to your MC#, many states require an intrastate authority if you pick up and deliver loads within the borders of one state.
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number.
In addition to your MC#, many states require an intrastate authority if you pick up and deliver loads within the borders of one state.
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number.
In addition to your MC#, many states require an intrastate authority if you pick up and deliver loads within the borders of one state.
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number.
In addition to your MC#, many states require an intrastate authority if you pick up and deliver loads within the borders of one state.
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number.
In addition to your MC#, many states require an intrastate authority if you pick up and deliver loads within the borders of one state.
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number.
In addition to your MC#, many states require an intrastate authority if you pick up and deliver loads within the borders of one state.
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