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Welcome to Aagum, your ultimate resource for trucking and logistics information in the USA. If you’re looking to start a trucking company, it’s crucial to understand the various permits and authorities required to operate legally and efficiently. Operating without the necessary permits can lead to fines, penalties, and disruptions in your business operations. To help you navigate through the complexities, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on the permits and authorities you’ll need to get your trucking company up and running smoothly.

Types of USA Authorities

US DOT MC Number

A US DOT number identifies carriers operating in interstate commerce while an MC number identifies a carrier who transports regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce. Generally, items that have been changed from their natural state are regulated commodities requiring an MC number

EIN

The Employer Identification Number, also known as the Federal Employer Identification Number or the Federal Tax Identification Number, is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes of identification.

UCR

The UCR fees are simply fees carriers pay to allow them to operate in U.S. interstate commerce. On-road enforcement is checked electronically by using your USDOT number. UCR renews every 31st of December and the fee is based on number of trucks in the fleet.

SCAC CODE

The Standard Carrier Alpha Code is a privately controlled US code used to identify vessel operating common carriers. It is typically two to four letters long. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association developed the SCAC code in the 1960s to help road transport companies computerize data and records.

CARRIER CODE

A carrier code is a four-character unique identifier that is assigned by the CBSA to identify a carrier while crossing borders. Only one carrier code is issued to each legal entity. It is of two types - Bonded and Non-Bonded Carrier Code.

IRP Plates

IRP Plates (The International Registration Plan)is an agreement between certain Canadian provinces and U.S. states that distributes commercial vehicle registration fees based on the total distance travelled in each place.

Weight Distance Tax

The weight-mile tax applies to vehicles in commercial operations on public roads within Oregon with a registered weight over 26,000 pounds. Motor carriers with established accounts must enrol all weight-mile tax qualified vehicles under the account and pay the weight-mile tax on a tax report. Failure to file reports may result in the suspension of the account. A carrier filing reports after the due date must include a late payment charge equal to 10% of the late tax.

DTOPS

The Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System lets you place orders and pay online for annual user fees and single crossing fees associated with crossing the border into the United States. DTOPS makes it faster and easier for commercial vehicles to cross the U.S. border.

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BOC-3

BOC -3 Filings are required by the FMCSA regulations governing the designation of persons upon whom process may be served are prescribed at 49 CFR 366. An agent must be designated for each state in or through which the carrier, broker, or freight forwarder operates; each person, association or corporation designated must reside in the state for which designated.

HVUT

The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is an excise tax assessed on vehicles with a gross weight of 55,000 lbs and more that use public highways. Tax form 2290 must be filed according to the rules established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). PSTC can help you meet your company's tax obligation quickly and easily.

Drug & Alcohol Clearing House

The Clearinghouse enables employers to identify drivers who commit a drug and alcohol program violation while working for one employer, but who fail to subsequently inform another employer (as required by current regulations).
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