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Whether you are an owner-operator or manage a fleet, there is a plethora of federal and state regulations that one stays compliant with when running a truck business in the United States. Familiarity with these requirements helps one avoid costly fines, prescriptions, or delays in general, and pretty much keeps the trucks on the right road. This detailed guide talks about the compliance areas that all carriers must adhere to, like FMCSA, DOT, IFTA, IRP, UCR, and ELD.
DOT compliance is primarily concerned with ensuring that vehicles and drivers meet national safety standards and includes the following:
The IRS governs federal taxation on trucking, particularly with respect to heavy vehicles. The core IRS compliance specifications are:
IFTA reduces the complexity of fuel tax reporting for carriers serving various states and provinces. IFTA compliance requires:
IRP allows the commercial vehicle to move across several states with one apportioned license plate. To comply with the IRP, you would have to:
An annual fee is required for every interstate carrier, broker, and freight forwarder. Some of the requirements are:
ELDs automatically record driving hours and ensure accurate Hours of Service (HOS) tracking. The following items are required for ELD compliance:
Being compliant not only keeps one from getting in trouble but can also lead to an efficient operation, reduced risk, and brokers' and shippers' trust. The benefits of a successful compliance program do not only entail safe roads and good working environments but also, eventually, a successful trucking company.
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