Monthly Archives: October 2013

Permits And Taxes to Establish Your Trucking Business

We all know licenses and permit requirements are endless in the trucking industry. Many of them deal with tax purpose, while for others are vital for the business operations across the state lines. As an owner operator, you need to hold on normal licenses as well as these additional permits for a secure establishment. However, if you fail to obtain these permits, your business world would surely face incur fine and delays, eventually reflecting your delivery deadlines. Obviously, due to improper credentials and paperwork, the delay takes place. But not any more! Keep reading to know what you got to do before you establish your business in trucking Continue reading

What is International Registration Plan?

The International Registration Plan or IRP is the method of registering fleets of vehicles that have been traveling in two or more member jurisdictions. All states (except Alaska and Hawaii), Washington D.C., and Canadian provinces (except Northwestern Territories, Nunavut and Yukon) are members of the plan. However, people who have qualified motor vehicles are subjected to IRP licensing, reporting and record-keeping requirements until and unless the vehicle is exempt or trip permit has been acquired. Continue reading

File IFTA for the Third Quarter Before October 31st

Being a trucker, many things come along. Paying IFTA taxes is one. This October 31st is the due date for filing your IFTA return for the third quarter. So truckers, get your documents ready, filing is not too far. Continue reading