To use equipment for hire in interstate or intrastate transportation, it is necessary to obtain authorization from both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
To ensure timely receipt of any mail or information, it is necessary for a company to register with a third-party agent through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), similar to a registered agent.
The UCR requires carriers to register the number of vehicles in the company’s fleet. All fees are supplied to fund safety programs and the state highway motor carrier registration.
The commercial vehicle agreement or contract in the United States is known as the International Registration Plan (IRP), which enables jurisdictions to collect fees for commercial vehicles entering states or countries, such as Canada or Mexico. This plan requires annual filing
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a contract between carriers and states to facilitate the collection of motor fuel taxes. IFTA reports must be filed quarterly and are based on both fuel purchases and miles traveled.
Carriers with vehicles that have a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more are required to file Form 2290 (Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return) annually and obtain permission to travel on highways.
Carriers often use a factoring company to receive faster payment compared to waiting for payment from the broker. However, brokers may delay payment for various reasons, and if payment is not received for 120 days, the factoring company will collect the payment from the broker. This involves the carrier contacting the broker to determine the reason for non-payment, which is known as collections.
State licensing is a requirement for domestic companies in the transportation industry. Upon registration, you can utilize your entity to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and launch your trucking business.
The FMCSA requires that each carrier have a drug & alcohol consortium program, if the company has any person operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that requires CDL. These DOT testing services are performed nationwide to comply with the FMCSA regulations.
Oversized or Overweight
KYV (Kentucky Weight Distance) Permit
NY Hut Permit
New Mexico
Nevada
Arizona
California
Oregon
Idaho
Wyoming
Last mile delivery is the final step in getting a product to a customer's doorstep. It involves transporting goods from a transportation hub or distribution center to their final destination, which is typically a residential or commercial address. For vendors, optimizing last mile delivery is critical to ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
Drug and Alcohol ClearingHouse
The ClearingHouse database aids employers and FMCSA in identifying drivers who are restricted from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) due to their DOT and Drug & Alcohol Program records.
The FMCSA portal allows carriers to access information about their company, including violations, citations, accidents, incidents, out-of-service events, and safety scores.
The FMCSA audit is an assessment conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to evaluate a commercial motor carrier's compliance with safety regulations. The audit is designed to ensure that carriers are operating safely and in compliance with FMCSA regulations related to driver qualification, vehicle maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, hours of service, and other safety-related issues. The audit process can include a review of records and documentation, as well as on-site visits to carrier facilities. The FMCSA audit is an important tool in promoting safety and reducing the number of accidents and fatalities on U.S. highways.
The Corrective Action Plan better known as the CAP is for carriers who has been put out of service. This action happens when you are out of compliance with the FMCSA regulations and guidelines. The Corrective Action Plan is a written plan that help carriers identify the negligence things a company is violating in the regulations and guidelines, the importance of safety, and an action plan to continue to follow all FMCSA regulations.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.