Plain-language answers,
not regulator-speak.
Quick references for the questions we field every week: when things are due, what the acronyms actually mean, and the answers that come up over and over on the phone.
Deadline calendar
Every commercial-truck filing deadline on one page, organized by month. Print it for the dispatch wall or pin it to your inbox.
See the calendarAcronyms glossary
IFTA, IRP, MCS-150, 2290: every acronym we work with, spelled out and explained in two sentences or less.
Skip to glossaryFrequently asked
The questions that come up on the phone, about audits, renewals, what we can do, and what we can't. Organized by service.
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Glossary
The acronyms, spelled out.
If you've been handed a notice or a renewal letter and you're not sure which one of these applies to you, give us a call. We sort that out every day.
IFTA
International Fuel Tax Agreement
- Quarterly fuel-tax filings, no missed deadlines. Who it's for: Anyone running across state lines. Full details
IRP
International Registration Plan
- Apportioned plates and renewals across every state you run. Who it's for: Fleets and owner-operators with multi-state routes. Full details
DOT / MCS-150
Motor Carrier identification report
- Biennial DOT updates filed correctly the first time. Who it's for: Every active USDOT number, required every two years. Full details
IRS Form 2290
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
- Filed before the July deadline. Schedule 1 in your hands fast. Who it's for: Trucks 55,000 lbs and over. Full details
Oversize / Overweight Permits
State-by-state route permits
- Permits pulled fast, before your load has to roll. Who it's for: Construction, excavation, and heavy-haul outfits. Full details
Idaho Trailer Plating
Idaho-registered trailer plates
- One-time and renewal plating for Idaho-based fleets. Who it's for: Carriers using Idaho's permanent trailer registration. Full details
Plate & Decal Replacement
Lost, damaged, or expired credentials
- Replacement plates and decals: ordered, tracked, delivered. Who it's for: Anyone caught short on the road. Full details
Still not sure where to start?
Read the form, read the page, and still confused? That's what we're here for. Tell us what landed on your desk and we'll point you to the right filing.