MoDOT News On Wheels Newsletter - Do we owe you? UCR filing changes & more!

News On Wheels

June 2019

MoDOT's UCR pages to change this summer

The look and feel of the Unified Carrier Registration System within MoDOT Carrier Express will be different very soon.

MoDOT will transition from hosting our own UCR system to join the UCR National Registration System. Carriers will be able to access current registration data by logging into the MCE system as they do now. When it is time to complete annual registration, you can find a redirect link to the National Registration System on the page. Payments will be made directly within the National Registration System as well.

This change allows MCS to streamline its

One Stop Shop operations. We expect the transition to be complete by late July.

Blanket OSOW permit holders reminded to check restrictions

A number of recent work zone incidents prompts us to remind carriers who use blanket OSOW permits to check planned routes before moving, every time, as stated on the blanket permit document.

Before each trip, visit the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/

Click on the Links tab, then OSOW Map. Use the zoom tool to locate each marker on the intended route. Click on red and blue squares and the light blue dots to ensure clearance for the load.

Entering a restricted location could result in a citation and/or loss of permitting privileges.

Heavy Highway Use Tax

due for many soon

According to the IRS website, carriers who register for use on public highways, a heavy motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more, must file Form 2290, the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return.

For most trucks, the renewal deadline is June 30. For those vehicles acquired on or since July 1, a Form 2290 is due 30 days following the last day in the month the vehicle was acquired. See the IRS website for more information about when to file.

A paid Form 2290 receipt is one of several supporting documents required to renew IRP apportioned license plates.

Those whose IRP plates expire Dec. 31 or March 31 are advised that every December, the IRS closes its public interface for updating its systems and for training. Be certain your IRS 2290 receipt is in hand by November 30 to avoid renewal delays.

Helpful IRS sites for motor carriers:

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2990

Trucking Tax Center

Do we owe you money?

Next time you log in to MoDOT Carrier Express, please travel over to check your active invoices.

Do you see any balance amount printed in red on the screen? If so, we might owe you a credit.

Call us at 1-866-831-6277 so we can determine if the credit can be applied to your next invoice.

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Making the most of the MoDOT Traveler Information Map

MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map is a useful tool for motorists. At a glance, it informs of incidents and events that could impact travel.

Zoom function

Both the online and mobile versions have a zoom function. Use the “ +/- ” toggle of the online map to move in to a tighter view of a particular area. (See below). Return to a statewide view by clicking the magnifying glass and globe icon.

On a mobile device, use the “pinch and pull” feature to adjust the view.

Zoom Tools (online version)

At the top right-hand corner of the online map, find the Zoom Tools button. Click to access regional close-ups.

Need help locating a particular highway? Click Advanced Tools to choose other locations by city, county, or route name. The map will zoom in and highlight your choice.

MVE Shutdown in mid-June likely to delay replacement license plates

Starting June 17, the Missouri Vocational Enterprises division of the Department of Corrections shuts down for an annual inventory for two weeks.

Because MVE produces Missouri’s license plates, MoDOT will be unable to obtain replacement license plates during the closure. If you need a replacement plate during this time, expect a delay. Your plates will be remade in early July.

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Dates of Note

June

30 – Carriers with apportioned plates that expire today must display new credentials

tomorrow

July

4 - Independence Day. All MoDOT, federal, city and county offices are closed.

1-31 – IFTA 2nd quarter 2019 fuel tax filing period.

August

1 - Carriers with apportioned plates expiring Sept. 30 must file an IRP renewal application by this date.

September

2 - Labor Day Holiday - MoDOT offices closed

3 - Carriers with apportioned plates that expire Sept. 30 must pay renewal fees by this date.

30 – Carriers with apportioned plates expiring today must display new credentials tomorrow.

October

1 - Carriers with apportioned plates that expire Dec. 31 must file an IRP renewal application

by this date.

1-31 IFTA 3rd Quarter 2019 fuel tax filing period

14 - Columbus Day - MoDOT offices closed

November

11 - Veterans Day - MoDOT offices closed

15 - Intrastate Operating Authority renewals - File by date to receive 2020 decals by Jan 1

18 - 2020 IFTA decals mailed to accounts in good standing this week.

28 -Thanksgiving Day - MoDOT offices closed

MISSOURI STATE HOLIDAYS

MoDOT Offices Closed

Thurs., July 4 - Independence Day

Mon., Sept. 2 - Labor Day

Mon., Oct 14 - Columbus Day

Mon., Nov. 11 - Veterans Day

Thurs., Nov 28 - Thanksgiving Day

Wed., Dec. 25 - Christmas Day

OSOW HOLIDAY RESTRICTIONS

During these periods, oversized loads are not allowed to use Missouri highways.

Independence Day - July 3 - July 5

Labor Day - Aug. 30 - Sept. 3

Thanksgiving - Nov. 27 - Dec. 2

Christmas - Dec. 24 - Dec. 26

Restricted periods begin at noon on the first day and end 30 minutes before sunrise on the last day.

MoDOT Motor Carrier Services

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