Independant O/O IRP renewal question on 2nd yr estimates

Don't get me wrong, TN is better than IL. But still a government agency.

 

There is the problem.

 

(excuse me If I repeat anything as I've not read any post beyond the first page)

Every state is different and estimates will vary from yr to yr as its based on the avg of all the registered companies in your state.
Example, you have 1000 companies and (lets pick one state... Calif). If the combined total of all the companies ran 1,850,000 miles, then that equals to 1850 miles avg and this would be your estimated mileage and you would pay on that estimate. Some states have a minimum like RI... 50 miles

You do know that you have to use mileage from July of 2011 to June of 2012...

I've been buying my own tags for 18 yrs now and its always been this way. I've estimated many states for many yrs without any issues.
One thing to consider too is that unless your tractor is Calif CARB compliant, you might want to think about dropping them as they are one of your costliest states to keep on your IRP.

 

For the first time since I have been buying apportioned plates, I left off most of the western states last year. When I renewed this year, the cost was less than $30 to add all 48 states over what I paid last year. Tennessee also has a fee that they add on the the cost and that also increases the cost. I think that I paid $1,930 this year for all 48 states. In Tennessee you can now register online for your IRP and file your quarterly IFTA taxes. You will still need to show proof that you have paid your 2290, but that is about it. I have gotten to know a few of the people in the IFTA and IRP offices. They have been helpful over the years. It does help to get acquainted with these people. It does take longer than it should, but if you can file online, it moves much faster. There was a glitch with my IRP filing online, so I had to make a trip to Nashville to get my cab card. I think that it took about 2 hours, which is fast for getting your base plate. I did fax or email in the forms since I was not able to do it online this year. It is usually an all day affair, if you walk it through.

 

One thing to keep in mind with Tennessee or any other state is to make sure you have everything you need before going to the IRP office. Most now require proof of residency. That may include mortgage receipts, rent receipts, utility bills or drivers license. You will also need a copy of your MC authority, proof of insurance and copy of stamped 2290 where you have paid the HUT tax. It would be best to have all that together before making the trip to your state IRP office. I no longer need to show proof of residency or insurance or authority since that can now be checked online. It will save you a lot of headache if you check as to what you will need before making the trip. For me, it is a 2 1/2 hour trip each way to Nashville. I don't want to have to make a trip twice to get what I need. Having your forms filled out prior to going to the IRP will also speed up the process. You may even be able to fax or email your forms to the IRP and have them mail the cab card and stickers to you. I prefer making a personal trip so that I can get my sticker or base plate faster.

 

That is why MNDOT CVO office will not let you use mixed numbers. You go over the 100%. Either you use 100% real numbers or you use estimated. I email back and forth with a person there and over a week, we get it correct and for the smallest amount. Last year, my IRP was $1775.

 

I might understand when I am ready to retire. Till then, I just keep the nice lady at the states email and let her tell me what to do. So long as it seems reasonable and my number is about the same, I am not about to get up in arms about it.