Howdy all,
Trying to set up a new to me rig to be able to cross country and wanna make sure that I have all of my ducks in a row so I figured I would ask the pros...and all of you!
First off, for all of you O/O's that run OTR for a living, my hat goes off to you putting up with all of the rules, regulations, and agencies that you have to register with to even go for a leisurely stroll cross country. It is freakin absurd! I am all for safety and used to over regulation, but how you can make a living at this is a testament to your determination!
Quick background: Small business owner and we typically run class C straight trucks intrastate within California, getting trip permits if we go to NV or AZ. Due to constantly running overweight, a new nationwide contract, and the high cost of hiring specialized transport (entertainment type company that needs specialized trailer and dedicated drivers) I just added a full class A 80K GVW rig to our fleet and put myself and few employees through driving school for our CDL. We transport our own equipment from home terminal, go do our gig, then head home with same load, never hauling freight for a third party.
Here is what I got so far:
-Already had California CHP CA Motor Carrier Permit #
-Already familiar with HOS and proper log books
For the Class A Rig, have done so far:
-Registered for DOT #
-Started employee files and records keeping, and associated requirements for FMCSA
-Filed Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax with IRS
-Got Insurance per FMCSA
-Registered with IRP for states we anticipate running through (know I need trip permits for rest), got plates and cab card in truck.
-Registered with IFTA for lower 48 states and got stickers on truck.
-Registered with the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
-Got graphics with company name, city and state, CA#, DOT#, last 8 of VIN#, IFTA stickers
Question #1: Am I missing anything?
Question #2: Assuming that my IRP is registered for all lower 48, is there anything else I would need on an individual state level to cross through? Or am I good to go with IRP and IFTA for the whole US without getting hassled?
...and yes, I have spent hours upon hours searching the forum...just hoping to get those that have been through it to check my math!
Thanks all!
Am I Missing Any Ducks In My Row?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by ITS62, May 14, 2011.
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As far as OR and NM- Better to go direct because you still have to call in your truck info and route regardless. A permit service just relays the info, so why pay the extra fee? I ran under Oregon's temporary pass system for years with no problems. The New Mexico POEs are open 24/7, would stop and pay the weight/distance tax at the counter. Of course, you can run outlaw across the state, and hope you don't get pulled over.
New York is a PITA, you have to file quarterlies even if you have no in-state miles, and if I recall correctly, you must apply for a HUT sticker, they don't have a temporary system.
If you have a Rand McNally's Motor Carrier Atlas, take a look at the vehicle registration page. Many states now have a one-stop permit phone #. You can figure your route, and call each state individually, or use a permit service that will do the same thing for a fee. -
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