Fuel Alternatives for Diesel Trucks

Welcome back truckers, after a long break our tax experts have come up with a blog forTaxIFTA. Today, our blog post is dedicated to truckers driving diesel trucks. In this expensive world and growing rates of diesel with each passing day, it is very difficult for truckers to maintain their pace on the road with heavy pockets. We also discovered that truckers like you, are looking for alternatives to keep their engine running, healthy and safe. Continue reading

Specifications Dealing With Truck Trip & Fuel Permit

Welcome back to our blog truckers. We’re glad that we are able to serve you with information and our knowledge sharing sessions is going viral now. In our previous blog, we had shared Permits And Taxes to Establish Your Trucking Business and today we’re up with requirements dealing with truck and fuel permits. Interesting, isn’t it?

We all know, commercial carriers must register in their base jurisdiction and complete quarterly forms to comply with IFTA(International Fuel Tax Agreement). You as a trucker need to also track all miles and fuel purchases done in each jurisdiction and these states receives a reimbursement for the fuel taxes. These carriers also register an appointed tag in their base state for each state they travel through and the money is distributed in the states, paying the road use taxes.

However, not every time you have a registered note or an appointed tag, you need to own a temporary permit from the state to travel in it. So here are the requirements you need to remember to gain truck trip and fuel permit. Continue reading

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

Different types of Oil Filters

Welcome back truckers! We truly hope your hauling and trucking is moving smooth. In our previous blog, we discussed whatoil filters are. This time we would talk about what are the different types oil filters and their presence. Continue reading

Oil Filters To Keep Your Engine Healthy

Oil filter in automobiles are located on the side of the engine blocks, occupying the lower and the larger part of the engine. The oil pump circulates the oil in and across the engine and is passed through filters as large particles present in oil should not get in contact with the engine. It would eventually damage the engine if circulated freely. Continue reading

Bunker Oil- Pros and Cons

There are many types of fuel available in the market. Among the lot, bunker fuel is one fuel, which is fractionally distilled from crude oil. Also known as fuel oil, the material is broken into various categories based on the chemical compositions, intended purpose and also the boiling temperature. Comparatively to other fuels and petroleum products,bunker fuelsare extremely crude and highly polluting. Continue reading

Fuel Additives Are Advantageous To Your Truck

Trucks run down the highway day and night, and some run without any halt. With the fuel economy growing vast and in speed, truckers are finding it difficult to manage their earning, dividing it as per the requirement. However, with fuel additives, fuel efficiency can be maintained to certain extend. Continue reading

Improve Fuel Efficiency With Trailer Skirts

Fuel efficiency is important and essential as that counts as a major business expense. Trucking companies face large fuel bills and have raises their rates to meet their rising cost of fuel. However, by attaching a trailer skirt at the bottom, front or the side of the semi-truck box trailers, it can surely help you in reducing the cost of fuels. It all works by the drag created while the truck and trailer moves down the road. Continue reading