Oregon Trip Permits (2026)
What an Oregon Trip Permit is and Who Needs One An Oregon trip permit authorises temporary operation when your vehicle is unregistered in Oregon, or you need to use a registered vehicle in a way not covered by its current registration. Oregon DMV sells trip permits directly for light vehicles and RVs; permits for heavy […]
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Trucker Tax Deductions: A Practical Guide for Owner-Operators and OTR Drivers
The deductions you can claim hinge on how you operate. In my work supporting fleets on compliance and recordkeeping, I see the strongest outcomes when drivers maintain a clear tax home, a consistent log of trips, and a separation of personal vs. business spending from day one. Per Diem & Meals Under DOT Hours-of-service Per […]
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IFTA Fuel Tax Reporting: A Guide to Filing Your Quarterly Return (2026)
As a DOT compliance professional serving trucking companies, I know IFTA returns can feel routine until something breaks, missing fuel receipts, unassigned miles, or a quarter that closes before your data is clean. This guide lays out how I structure compliant, audit-ready IFTA filing for fleets and owner-operators, with a pragmatic workflow you can replicate. […]
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HVUT Form 2290: A Comprehensive Guide to Filing and Securing Your Stamped Schedule 1
Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) compliance hinges on one form: IRS Form 2290. In this expert guide, I walk you through who must file, when it’s due, what you need on hand, and how to e-file efficiently, so you get your stamped Schedule 1 without delays. Where helpful, I reference the IRS’s current materials […]
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KYU License (Kentucky) 2026
As a tax services professional dedicated to trucking companies, my job is to keep carriers compliant so you can stay on the road. In practice, that means getting your credentials right, filing on time, and documenting everything, from Driver Qualification Files to quarterly tax returns, so there are no “surprises” at audit time. The Kentucky […]
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New Mexico Truck Permits: A 2026 Guide for Carriers
Staying compliant in New Mexico requires understanding three pillars of permitting: Trip permits, the Weight-Distance (WDT) program, and Oversize or Overweight (OS/OW) permits. In my practice supporting carriers with DOT safety compliance, our team keeps driver qualifications in order and maintains the paperwork so operations stay smooth, no surprises at the port of entry, and […]
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Florida Oversize Permits: A Practical Guide to PAS (2026)
What “oversize or overweight” means in Florida Florida requires an oversize or overweight (OS/OW) permit when your vehicle and load exceed Florida’s legal size or weight limits. As a rule of thumb: width above 102″, height above 13′6″ (14′ for automobile transporters), and several length configurations beyond statute triggers require a permit; excess gross or […]
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Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate
What the SPE program is and who actually needs it The Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) program is the FMCSA pathway that allows otherwise qualified CMV drivers with a loss or impairment of an extremity (e.g., hand, arm, foot, leg) to operate interstate once they demonstrate safe driving ability, typically via specified on-road and off-road tasks, […]
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BOC-3 Form: The Professional Guide to Filing and Activating Your Operating Authority (2026)
What the BOC-3 Is and Why FMCSA Requires It The BOC-3 (Designation of Agents for Service of Process) is the filing that names a legal process agent for each U.S. state where you operate or maintain authority. In plain terms, it ensures courts and agencies can formally serve legal documents on your company, even when […]
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MCS-150 Biennial Update: A 2026 Guide to Filing on Time and Avoiding USDOT Deactivation
What the MCS-150 Biennial Update Is and Who Must File As a motor carrier or other regulated entity, you must update the company record tied to your USDOT number every 24 months, whether or not anything changed. This filing, commonly called the MCS-150 biennial update, is a regulatory requirement, not an optional maintenance task. Failing […]
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