Also, FMCSA offices will help you to meet the regulations.
Depending on your type of trucking business, SBA are highlighting these regulations as especially important:
- Federal DOT Number and Interstate Operating Authority: Applying for certifications online on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website
- Heavy Vehicle Highway Use Tax Form (2290)’ With this IRS form, comply with tax regulations related to the heavy use of U.S roads
- International Registration Plan (IRP) Tag l
- International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Decal:
- BOC-3 Filing: File this form to maintain active operating status
One other thing to have in mind is a written contractual agreement . With it you should especially consider terms that can have more than one meaning. Define them and discuss with your customers before you sign anything.
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Finally, compliance professional is the best option for meeting all requirements
How to operate
Basically, two most commonly used ways are:
- subcontracted drivers
- privately owned drivers
In first option, instead of employing drivers you have subcontractors. It’s a much cheaper considering cutting down insurance costs, required equipment etc. However, you’ll have very little control over the drivers.
