IFTA and IRP

IFTA is designed to pay one place only, where you are registered, and they will pay all the states you ran, based on your IFTA return. IRP is necessary when you will run in multiple states, over a certain weight. 2 axle commercial vehicles that run interstate should have IRP, or you would need to get a trip permit every time you leave Connecticut. It changed last year that you now have all states and Canadian provinces, instead of just those you intend to run.

 

Yes, if your gross weight rating is over 26,000 pounds you will need all of the above. Your IFTA (fuel tax) will be done in your home state of Connecticut as will your IRP (apportioned base plate). You will also have to register with New York for the NY HUT (highway use tax) if you plan on entering NY. Additionally, depending on where you plan to run you may also need Kentucky, Arizona, New Mexico, and I believe Oklahoma highway weight distance tax permits. And, if you are incorporated and run into or through New Jersey you will have to file for the corporate receipts tax on transportation companies.

Since you are heavy enough to require apportioned plates and IFTA you will need to track all miles driven in each state, keep fuel receipts, and file a quarterly tax and mileage return to show how much fuel you bought in each state. Do not make the mistake of buying cheap pump price fuel (NJ) as the taxes taken out are less than say NY or CT so you will end up writing a check at the end of the quarter to pay the additional taxes. Each state wants the tax revenues and registration fees for the amount of fuel you burnt and miles driven in their state, that is how they pay for road repairs.

As for authority, if you plan on doing any intrastate work (pick up and drop in the same state) in New York and Pennsylvania you will need to obtain a NY DMV number and PA Public Utility Commission authority.

Hope this helps, and good luck.

 

You are on the right track, also since you are over 26k you will need to have a cdl, I know you already do, but you will also need to register with a drug testing consortium before your first trip with the truck. These services usually cost about $100 a year and include the pre-employment and any random tests you may be called for. Yes, you need to do a pre-employment drug test on yourself as a one truck owner operator.

 

I use Partners in Safety, they are based in Middletown NY with offices in NYC and Westchester county. I doubt they are close enough for you, but they may have an affiliate in CT.

http://www.partnersinsafety.com/

 

Yes, even as a one truck owner operator you will need to complete a driver qualification file and employment application, contact your previous employers, run your driving record, psp screening, etc. You can order a complete driver qualification file from JJ Keller, it has all the forms you need and a simple checklist to make sure you have done everything you need to so when your new entrant audit comes you will be ready and not have any problems.