Permits

[guest]

I've had a sprinter for some time now and my partner and I are ready to move up to a straight truck.

What do I need to do to get legal as far as permits and fuel tax? Is their a service out there that will do this for us or is it something we can do ourselves?

Thanks,

Andy
Trooper Trucking

 

[RichM]

You can go to ooida,www.ooida.com or go to a good size truck stop,get all of the trucking publications and in the back you will always find advertisements from agencies that do permitting and will get you your own authority etc. OOIDA is a very reputable organization and worthwhile to sign up with. Cost about $40 per year and you get Land Line Magazine which is probably the best trucking Magazine (after Expediters On Line) that is out there.

 

[guest]

I'm already a member....Duuuuuuu


Thanks,

Andy

 

[ATeam]

Your current carrier or the carrier you will run with is the first place to check. Carriers offer varying levels of help with permits, base plates, etc. Check with your carrier first to avoid obtaining permits or doing paperwork yourself that your carrier may already provide.

My home state (MN) publishes two manuals that contain info about the quesions you raise. Perhaps your state has similar publications

International Registration Plan (IRP)

International Fuel Tax Agreement

The web site where they post them is defective. The link below will take you to the wrong page but it's close. Click on the link below and then click on the "Prorate Registration" link to access the above mentioned manuals.

Yes, there are services that will help you with compliance and paperwork. One is called DOTAuthority.com. I know nothing of them beyond what they say about themselves on their web site.

http://www.dotauthority.com

Has anyone out there used such a service? How did it go? What would you recommend? My wife and I will be going through this process in a few months.

 

[ATeam]

OOPS! Forgot the link to the state publications I mentioned above:

Here it is.

http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs/Registration Guide/Guide Frame.htm

 

[davekc]

there are some variances depending on where your truck is to be registared or titled. They have been cracking down on this but there are still alot of trucks that are tagged in one state, and titled in another. To avoid the hassle it is easier to have it all done in your home state. Between the carrier and the truck dealer, you should be pretty well set with the exception of DOT number. If you are running with your own authority then you have to take those steps. I would highly advise against this unless you are a experienced expediter. If you buy the truck used, aquire a account to set up your IRP plates. When changing the title, make sure you understand whether tax is owed on the purchase. You don't want a big surprise later.