USDOT Number: To keep a check on your Movers

The concept of DOT Number was put forward by the United States Department of Transportation and hence it is also abbreviated as USDOT Number. There were many issues regarding transportation in The US and USDOT Number was observed as a solution to those concerns. Through the establishment of USDOT, the transportation sector working in the US was raised to cabinet-level and got set up as a distinct department in the US cabinet. In this blog, we are going to talk about the USDOT, USDOT numbers, and their significance, and what is the journey of the USDOT till now.

Some back story of the USDOT

The USDOT or the cabinet Department of Transportation in the US was established in October 1966 and it started operating from April 1967 and onwards. Prior to that, there was a department of Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation which used to administer the functions of the current USDOT. It was all due to the efforts of Najeeb Halaby, who was the administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency which was later renamed as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Although, the concept of setting up the The Federal Department of Transportation was very first put forward by US President Woodrow Wilson in 1921.

Whom Shall get a DOT Number

This is a primary concern of a majority of interstate travelers, whether they should register for the USDOT number or not. There are several vehicles categories that are qualified to file for the USDOT number and should register to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Firstly, all those vehicles that carry hazardous materials and need an Intrastate Commerce Safety Permits are required to register. Then those vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of at least 10,000 lbs. and more, or those vehicles that travel interstate with a minimum of eight passengers, including the driver, for remuneration, or those interstate travelers that carry at least fifteen passengers along, including the driver, for noncommercial purposes are required to apply for the USDOT number. And at last, those vehicles that are required to travel for commercial purposes; betwixt a location inside or out of a state, or betwixt two different states of the US or from one of the US states to out of the US, or those travelers that have to travel interstate for commercial purposes that originated outside the US are required to apply for the USDOT number. Though I have provided here all the essential requirements of vehicles and commerce to apply for the USDOT Number, still you could find more regarding this at the site of Global Multi Services as they are skilled in providing the USDOT numbers and will also give you more thorough information on the USDOT and other permits that are required to trucking companies to do trade in the US and Canada.

Why USDOT Numbers are Essential

Now this one is another widely asked query, that why trucking companies, fleet owners, and movers are required to apply for the USDOT number. The answer is simple, USDOT numbers are not that functional to the truckers or other service providers as it is to those who are taking their services. Suppose you have hired a mover to transport some goods, with the help of their USDOT number you could check the legitimacy of your mover company at the site of the FMCSA. And not just that, you could check the complete history of a shipping company like how many CMVs they own, did they ever get into any road accident, the fatality, and injury rate of people of the road accident that was involved in. And as many sketchy companies generate fake USDOT numbers, you can also check the company’s profile at the site of FMCSA by searching by their name, or address and contact, or status carrier ID number.

To scrutinize more about the fact regarding USDOT you cloud go to the FMCSA site, but the data there is not that much detailed, so as a personal suggestion, I would suggest you come to Global Multi Services for all the information regarding the USDOT and all the other Trucking permits.

IFTA Permits, A Solution to Interstate Fuel Tax Filing

 

The concept of IFTA, also known as the International Fuel Tax Agreement, was put forward and established in 1983. It emerged as a solution to the hassle of filing fuel taxes in different states that the commercial vehicle owners used to drive through. After the introduction of the IFTA Program, which was signed between the 48 states of the US and all the 10 provinces of Canada, the commercial vehicle drivers or the truckers just have to file for taxes quarterly and that too not in every state that travels through but just in their base jurisdiction, I mean the state or province in which they have applied for the IFTA Permit. In this blog, I am going to talk about the topics of IFTA that people are usually skeptical of.

Whom Shall File for IFTA?

This is a topic that most people are seeking the answer for, that who must have to file for IFTA Permits? There is a wide misconception among the majority that only those truckers that travel within different states must file for the IFTA, this is not the case. All those vehicles that travel interstate and have commercial vehicles with three or more than three axles or have the gross vehicle or registered gross vehicles weight of more than 26000 lbs. i.e., 11793 kg, or the owner of those commercial vehicles that have two axles and gross vehicle weight of more than 26000 lbs. must file for the IFTA Permits or should get into the IFTA Program. And those that fulfill the above-mentioned requirements and have filed for the IFTA Permit are entitled to get a pair of IFTA Decal for their vehicle or each of their vehicle, in case they own more than one vehicle. And In case you have not registered in your state for an IFTA permit but traveling among different states for commercial purposes, you could also apply for a Temporary IFTA Permit in the state that you are traveling in. 

How the IFTA System Works?

You got all the rights to know and scrutinize the working of the IFTA system. But just to save your time, I have already done all the scrutiny for IFTA and will try to make you understand the same in the simplest terms. In the times before the establishment of the IFTA, every state had its own self-made Fuel Tax structures, and the truckers maneuvering through these states have had to apply for permits in each of the states that they travel through. Plus, the truckers traveling interstate used to get something called ‘bingo plates’ on which the state permits of each state were used to be fixed. All this was a nuisance for the truckers. Since the development of the IFTA system, the interstate commercial travelers that are eligible for the IFTA and even possess the IFTA permits, must pay the fuel taxes of the states that they travel through, and these fuel taxes are credited back to the travelers’ or IFTA licensee’s account. Then on a fiscal quarter basis, the IFTA permit holders have to give a record of their travel details, fuel consumption, and mileage given by their vehicle while traveling through other states, to their base state or the state in which they have registered for the IFTA. Then their base state, according to its fee structure for the IFTA taxes, assigns tax returns to states that the IFTA licensees of their state traveled through.

Maven of Trucking business- Global Multi Services

The trucking business is a swiftly growing business, these days. I don’t think that you have not noticed any trucks or trailers, passing by, while traveling on your highways. These trucks haul tons of loads through your densely populated cities and still manage to bring you your daily needs in time. Such jobs become doable due to the companies like ‘Global Multi Services’.

The companies like us help in the maneuvering of these trucks and keep the shipping business running. But what does Global Multi Services do that makes us Stand Alone in this field?

For How Long We Have Been In This Game?

The journey of Global Multi-Services, in the field of helping truck industries, has become 15 years long now and we are flourishing in this field. We are proficient in getting permits to truck agencies, helping the truck agencies to file their tax returns, and to meet their every other transportation need briskly. Our insightful experts will help you overcome every obstacle and will make sure that there is no hinder for you to run your operations. We keep a check on our customers and notify them so that their records at the DMV and the FMCSA remain updated. 

Our USPs are Honesty, Transparency, and Commitment and it has helped us build strong and long-lasting customer relations.

Our Field Of Services

Global Multi Services provides an array of services to Truck agencies. We are really diverse and have a long range of expertise which includes the following: 

IFTA Fuel Tax Returns 

It is one of the many regulations that the countries like The US and Canada have established for their truckers. IFTA stands for International Fuel Tax Agreement and it is a cooperative agreement that has been signed between 48 states of the US and 10 provinces of Canada. It permits Inter-jurisdictional reporting for the fuel that vehicles consume with a single fuel tax license. IFTA is applicable to only those vehicles which have:

• two axles & a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating or registered GVW weight over 26,000 lbs or  

• Three or more axles regardless of their weight, or 

• Weight over 26,000 lbs when combined with GVW.

And If you are qualified to get an IFTA account, Global Multi Services is deft at processing IFTA permits and helps businesses get trucking permits speedily.  

 

2290 Filing

The IRS form 2290 is a federal excise tax, also known as Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), which is imposed on heavy-weight vehicles running on public highways. Those owners who own vehicles weighing more than 55000 lbs have to fill this form to get stamp schedule 1. The experts at Global Multi Services fill the form 2290 for you and help you get a Stamp Schedule 1 without any inconvenience.

DOT Services 

It is a number that is provided to the trucking agencies by the United States Department Of Transportation (USDOT) and it assesses the safety procedures of the trucking agencies or operators. Although, getting a USDOT number is long, tiring, and a process full of technical information; our experts provide you with the step-by-step guidance of filling this form and helps you get the USDOT number free of any nuisance.

 

IRP Plates & IRP Plates Renewals

IRP stands for International Registration process and it is a reciprocal agreement signed between The US and Canada in 1994. It aids the motive of apportioned fee collection from moving through two or more states. But the paperwork of IRP requires a lot of calculations and consumes time to check and recheck. So we have developed such software that provides you an error-free report in time and helps you track your expenses, dispatches, invoices, maintenance records, mileage reports, driver pay, and the reports and payments of IRP and IFTA.

 

MC Authority

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides the Motor Carrier (MC) authority or Trucking Authority that allows the trucking companies to transport goods on public roads. The experts at Global Multi services help you to get licensing and registration, Interstate and intrastate authorities, and assist you start your own trucking company.

 

Title Transfer Or Registration 

We have 15 years of experience in providing title registration services to Trucking companies. Our experts will assist you to get am  Hassle-free DMV processing.

UCR Permits 

As we are handling all your registrations, experts at Global Multi Services also serve you in UCR compliance. It stands for Unified Carrier Registration program and replaces the single state registration system.

 

CORPORATION FILING / LLC FILING

Most of the owners, these days, prefer to register their trucking business as a corporation or LLC. And when it comes to registering your trucking business, experts at Global Multi services work swiftly and diligently with your corporation and LLC paperwork and hence helps you establish your company.

Conclusion

We have not just worked with owner-operators and small trucking companies, but we are also proficient in consulting enterprise-level trucking companies. We have insurance agents that are even licensed practitioners, they will analyze your needs and will provide you the advice that suits you the best. Global Multi Services have the primary goal of providing the customer with utmost satisfaction, so you will never lose your faith in us. 

Get IRP Registration Hassle Free with Global Multi Services

 Want to file for IRP plates?

Read this blog to better understand the International Registration Plan (IRP) or apportioned registration better and how to apply for it.

IRP Plates Registration 

Obtaining license plates for your heavy-duty vehicle is a crucial process. The procedure for registering our personal vehicles is fairly straightforward. But when it comes to commercial vehicles, the process is significantly more complex than it is for other items in the trucking industry. To help you better understand the International Registration Plan (IRP) or apportioned registration, read this blog further :

When You Need to Apply For IRP?

For commercial trucks with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds, there are two types of license plates: base plates and apportioned plates. A base plate is all you'll need if your truck will never leave your state. Getting a base plate is just like registering a personal car. If you're traveling through more than one state, things get a lot more complicated as you would be subject to the provisions of the International Registration Scheme, also known as apportioned registration or IRP.

How To Apply For IRP Plates?

You will need to set up an IRP account in order to get an IRP Plate. As part of the setup process, you will have to fill out some applications, provide proof of residency, and submit the required documentation along with the registration fee. The process is a bit complex than you would think as there are some differences from state to state. A professional company like Global Multi Services can help you in getting IRP Plates. Our expert team is well versed with all the documentation and process of each state. 

Why should you go for Global Multi Services to register for IRP Registration?

IRP registration applications can be confusing, difficult, and time-consuming, as most truck owners and fleets are aware. This is even more if you haven't done it before.

Every year, we set up hundreds of IRP accounts, so you can rest assured that your application will be completed correctly and will not be rejected due to common application errors.

We do these every day, and we know exactly what supporting documents each state needs for IRP registrations and renewals, so we still conduct a preliminary audit of your application to ensure the state has enough supporting documentation to set up your IRP account. 

Get in touch with us today for a free consultation!

Global Multi Services – Your Treasure Trove for Trucking Knowledge and Paperwork

The IRP Plates is a cooperative agreement between the states in the US, the Canadian provinces, and the District of Columbia. The provision of registration fees for commercial motor vehicles is required by this agreement, permitting them to operate in as many states and provinces as they want, as long as they are permitted to by law. The most important thing for these commercial companies to do first is to register in their respective regions.

What Global Multi Services will do for you is to register your commercial vehicles in about 48 states in your IRP portal. The good thing about our company is that at times, the registration does not even take longer if you have all the necessary documents on hand. That is not all. You must be on good terms with the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to get your registration to be successful. Otherwise, it will be dismissed outright before you react. Why waste your time when there are people who can lead you in the right direction? Your time is always precious.

The MC Authority, also known as the Operating Authority, on the other hand, is a permit that allows your commercial vehicles to operate in several states with great ease. The government may also use this permit to monitor various activities of state brokers via their system.

This permit extends to businesses that offer interstate passenger transportation for hire or make plans for their transportation through interstate commercial dealings, as well as businesses that transport goods approved by the federal government and make arrangements for their transportation through interstate commercial dealings.

Many of the aforementioned considerations go into deciding the level of insurance coverage and contractual commitments that each company would uphold. Global Multi Services will support you with processing this license while you go through your business and it is their area of specialization.

License and Permit Checklist to Start a Trucking Business

For a start-up trucking company, it can be a struggle to work your way around the various government guidelines for trucking companies. Here is the checklist of the necessary steps that will help you gain authority and operate legally as a trucking company in the US.

Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License

All drivers of your company require valid commercial driver's licenses to operate heavy trucks (CDLs). A comprehensive background check, CDL preparation, a written permit exam, and a driving test are included in obtaining a license. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for a CDL. To drive a truck from state to state, you must be at least 21. CD testing requirements vary from state to state so it is better to check with your local department of motor vehicle office regarding your state requirements.  

Apply for Your Federal DOT and MCA Numbers

For your trucking business to haul freight in the United States, federal dot and Motor Carrier Authority numbers are needed. To track the safety record of the business and comply with the regulations, the USDOT number is used. Whereas the motor carrier or MC identifies the kind of trucking company you conduct and the kinds of goods you are licensed to transport. You can get both numbers by registering your company with the FMCSA. You can visit the FMCSA website.

 

Complete Your UCR 

To check active insurance coverage in each state where a motor carrier operates, the UCR system was developed. You must log in using the USDOT and MC numbers of your business. 

 

Get an International Registration Plan or IRP plate

An IRP license plate issued by the home state of the business enables your vehicle to work in all states, as well as most provinces in Canada. A yearly renewal charge is expected for the plate. 

Know Heavy Use Tax Regulations

The federal heavy-highway vehicle use tax refers to any truck that weighs 55,000 pounds or more. You must complete and file a 2290 tax form with the IRS on an annual basis to pay taxes owed on your heavy trucks.  

 

Obtain an IFTA Decal

To simplify the monitoring of fuel used by trucks traveling around the lower 48 U.S. states and several Canadian provinces, the IFTA agreement was established. The law encourages your business to have a single fuel license and requires you to file tax returns on quarterly fuel use with the state where you are based.  

 

Get A Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)

SCAC is a privately regulated code used to distinguish various transport companies. You would require obtaining a SCAC code if you intend to haul military, government, foreign or intermodal loads. 

 

File a BOC-3 Form

Registering an up-to-date BOC-3 form with the FMCSA is one condition for securing an interstate operating authority. 

If you want to venture into the trucking business and not sure where to start from, contact us at Global Multi Services where we will assist you with all trucking-related requirements. Get in touch!

Fill Your HVUT With Global Multi Services

Global Multi Services hire all truck-related services to legally operate your carriers and save yourself from hefty fines by making your task simple.

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), also known as IRS Form 2290, is a federal tax imposed on heavy vehicles that operate on public highways. Owners of cars having a gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more of a car have to file form 2290 from July 1 to June 30 every year, where the deadline for filing form 2290 is August 31. The state has to get stamped before submitting the form.  In case the due date falls on a weekend, they can file the form by the next working day.

Why Should You prefer Global Multi Services?

●       The Global Multi Services experts will make your work simple by filing your form 2290 online and processing your application quickly.

●       They ensure that you receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within a short period.

●       If you are a busy owner, experts will provide you with an account to store your information by calculating your taxes.

●       Experts will give you technical information and instructions during the whole process.

●       Experts will ensure the accuracy of the form via a downloadable completed form present online.

●       If you’re a tax professional and want to e-file in large quantities, we will give you a particular account from where you can choose the businesses you are filing 2290 for.

●       Experts will help you file your form immediately using our interface.

●       Besides e-filing form 2290 on your behalf, global multi-services assign you an experienced manager who understands your needs and balances your duties precisely and efficiently.

●       Experts will save you time by handling bulk paper works.

●       Managers will keep you away from the lengthy manual filing process, which is so tiring and frustrating at the same time.

●       You don’t have to wait in the IRS office as experts manage everything alone, making your work easy.

●       Having lots of experience, managers manage your data effectively and efficiently without creating chaos.

 

By cutting the need for waiting around government offices in long queues, Global Multi Services help you to e-file Form 2290. In the economic world where everything is costly, but the best part is that due to paper-less filing, it may cost you around or less than $50, which sounds amazing.

Everything That You Need To Know About DOT

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DOT Services

United States Department Of Transportation assigns this unique DOT number, which evaluates owners, operators, or truck agencies’ safety practices.

 If you have applied newly, then filling the form MCSA-1 online before starting your operations using the Unified Registration System is necessary.

Make Shure that Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) doesn’t accept paper applications from fresh applicants.

Who Requires United States Department Of Transportation  Number?

●Those Organizations which operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) to transport cargo or passengers within the state should have a DOT number issued by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

●    Displaying the DOT registration number and the carrier’s legal company’s name on both sides of the vehicle is necessary.

●  More than 30 states require their intrastate commercial motor vehicle registrants to get a USDOT Number, besides federal regulations.

Following are the states which require USDOT number:-

●       Oregon

●       Pennsylvania

●       Puerto Rico

●       South Carolina

●       Texas

●       Utah

●       Washington

●       West Virginia

●       Wisconsin

●       Wyoming

●       Connecticut

●       Florida

●       Georgia

●       Idaho

●       Indiana

●       Iowa

●       Kansas

●       Kentucky

●       Maine

●       Maryland

●       Massachusetts

●       Michigan

●       Minnesota

●       Missouri

●       Montana

●       New Jersey

●       New York

●       Nebraska

●       Nevada

●       North Carolina

●       Ohio

●       Oklahoma

●       Alabama

●       Alaska

●       Arizona

●       California

Get your USDOT number with Global Multi Services.

●  They will help you solve DOT issues and assist in filing Data Questions to remove wrong incidents or incorrect violations.

●       They will help in the passing of audits by making you prepared with them.

●       Experts will be there by assisting compliance reviews and registration audits.

●       In some instances of unsatisfied conditional compliance review ratings, they will assist in rating upgrade requests of the carriers.

●       In case of failed safety audits, they help you in preparing and filing corrective action plans.

 

One wrong tick while filling the form or any other mistake while specifying your operations may waste your time and money. They will guide you step by step by giving you lots of technical information to fill the form for obtaining the DOT number.

Remember, if you’re an interstate carrier, you have to get a USDOT number as safe operations will lead you to secure lives. Getting a USDOT number will also ensure that the property gets protected.

Experts will help you get your USDOT number by ensuring that the application is filed correctly and making your task easy-going, eventually helping you prosper the business within a short period.