Our office will be closed
Monday, May 27th,
for Memorial Day!
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Home of the free, because of the brave. |
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Corporation/LLC renewal deadline.....................................May 1st and May 15th
(Please check below to see which states require renewals this month)
Tags beginning with M or N need to turn in renewal paperwork by.........May 15th
Tags beginning with I or J expire................................................................May 31st
HazMat permits expire................................................................................June 30th
SCAC Codes expire.....................................................................................June 30th
2290s expire ...............................................................................................June 30th
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CVSA’s International Roadcheck May 14-16
This year's 72 hour inspection will focus primarily on the following two items:
-tractor protection systems
-alcohol and controlled substance possession.
During the tractor inspection, inspectors will look to increase awareness of critically important vehicle components; specifically, the tractor protection valve, trailer supply valve, and anti-bleed back valve.
Inspectors will conduct a 37 step inspection consisting of the examination of vehicle components and driver documentation and requirements.
If out-of-service violations are found, the vehicle will be restricted from operating until all out-of-service violations have been properly addressed.
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In accordance with FMCSA MCS-150 regulation 49 CFR Part §390.19, every two years
all motor carriers are required to update their MCS-150 information with the FMCSA. This
update must be completed in the appropriate month, every even or odd year, based on
your DOT#, even if none of your information has changed, and regardless of when you
last updated. Failure to complete a biennial update in your assigned month may cause
deactivation of your USDOT number and could result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per
day (not to exceed $10,000). If your DOT number ends with the number 5, your MCS-150
may need to be updated. If the number before the 5 is an even number, you must renew
by the end of May this year. If the 5 is preceded by an odd number, you are not due for
an update until May of next year.
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REGISTRATION
Effective immediately: all carrier lease agreements must contain carrier DOT number and EIN number.
Tags beginning with I or J expire May 31st.
Tags beginning with K or L must submit paperwork by May 31st
Those of you with tags beginning with K or L are required to submit document to the state by May 31st to avoid a 10% late filing penalty. We need your paperwork by May 15th to file these documents on time.
Our tag work processing fee begins at $90.
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2290s Heavy Highway Use Tax
2290s (Heavy Highway Use Tax) will expire June 30th. 2290s are required for any vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 ponds or more. We are currently pre-filing for 2290. There is a .5% late payment penalty and 4.5% late filing penalty
if not filed/paid on time!
Go ahead and check this off your list!
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ACCOUNTING
Need help with your taxes? We can process your personal and business taxes for
you! Business taxes were due March 15th, and personal taxes were due April 15th.
We also offer specialized bookkeeping and accounting services to keep your business
records on track. Call our accounting department today at 770-233-6098.
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CORPORATIONS
If you have a corporation or LLC, please check below to see if your renewal is due this month. Also, if you have not completed your BOI information, we need to apply for your FinCen number and update your BOI information to keep your corporation or LLC compliant with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
**Please note, if this is not completed there is a $500 per day fine and could be subject to two years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.
Please contact a corporations representative for pricing for other states.
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May 1st.................Arkansas (Franchise Tax), Florida, Rhode Island
May 15th............................Michigan, Texas (Franchise Tax and PIR)
If you have a corporation in one of the following states, your renewal is based on your formation date. If you are unsure, please call a representative today.
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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FUEL TAXES – If you have an IFTA account
Fuel tax filings for 1st quarter 2024 are late as of May 1st. If you had 2023 IFTAs
and have NOT received your 2024 stickers, you are still required to file the 1st quarter fuel
taxes. The state charges a $50 late penalty or 10% of what is owed, whichever amount is
greater. Keep in mind that an additional 1% of your total is applied to every month your
fuel taxes are late; so do not delay in getting your information to us! If you have an IFTA
account and did not run in 1st quarter, we will still need a statement from you to file a zero
return to the states. Make sure to keep track of your fuel and mileage for 2nd quarter 2024
which covers April 1st – June 30th. That information will be due to our office by July 15th.
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HAZMAT PERMITS
If you have a Hazmat Permit Registration, it may be time for you to renew your permit. Hazmat Permits will expire on June 30th. To renew, please click the link below.
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SCAC Code
If you have a SCAC Code, it is time for you to renew your SCAC Certificate. SCAC Codes will expire on June 30th. To renew your SCAC Certificate, please click the link below.
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DOT COMPLIANCE
The Department of Transportation
requires that all drivers operating vehicles
of 26,000 pounds or more be enrolled in a
drug and alcohol consortium. Our office
covers the drug testing costs for you; so
you don’t need to worry about any
additional fees.
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TEMPORARY PERMITS
Our permit specialists here at TFIG can
help in getting your trip, fuel, oversized
and overweight permits. We will review
details of your load to ensure that you
meet each state’s requirements for safe
and compliant traveling.
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