Different regulatory areas have different compliance standards. And, of course, different carriers also have different operations, even if engaging in similar business activities. Often there are several agencies, both federal and state, involved in compliance.
The Permit and Tax: Business Side of Trucking manual can help you decipher some of the compliance criteria. Our compliance “road map” that follows, along with the associated questions and answers, can give you a feel for what types of regulations and taxes with which you must comply, as well as the permits and credentials you may need to operate legally.
In plain language, this comprehensive manual covers essential information for the success of your business, including:
- Heavy vehicle use tax/2290
- International Registration Plan (IRP)
- International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
- USDOT numbers
- State sales tax
- Vehicle titling
- Interstate operating authority
- State authorities
- Trip permits
- Legal vehicle sizes and weights
- Oversize/overweight permits
- Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) requirements
- Vehicle marking requirements
Inside the manual, you’ll find helpful summaries that make compliance easier:
- Compliance Map — illustrates the primary types of required motor carrier credentials, and to whom they apply
- Vehicle Size/Weight Table — state-by-state limitations
- Trip Permits Table — state-by-state permits for vehicles at or under 26,000 pounds
