Fuel Taxes

Keep in mind that your fuel taxes need to be on file

through 4th quarter 2024 in order to receive 2025 IFTAs.

Make sure to continue keeping track of your gallons purchased and mileage for

the 1st quarter 2025 which covers January 1st – March 31st.

IF YOU HAVE AN ELECTRONIC VEHICLE OR ARE CONTEMPLATING PURCHASING AN ELECTRONIC VEHICLE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ASAP.

IFTA REPORTING STILL APPLIES

FUEL TAXES - ARKANSAS

                   If you ran in the state of Arkansas in 2024, an annual carrier report will need

to be filed by March 31st. If you have received paperwork from the state of Arkansas,

please contact our office.

MCS 150 Update

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 your information has not 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 USDOT number ends with the number 3, your MCS-150 may need to be updated.

If the 3 is preceded by an odd number, you must renew by the end of March this year.

If the 3 is preceded by an even number, you are not due for an update until March of

next year.

Companies need to have the 2025 IFTA stickers (blue) on your truck as the grace

period for running on 2024 (red) stickers has ended. Keep in mind that your fuel taxes

through 4th quarter 2024 need to be on file in order to receive 2025 IFTAs. If you will not

be running out of state, or if you plan on shutting down your business, please contact a

fuel tax representative to ensure everything is filed correctly. Otherwise, you will be

responsible for tax liabilities from the state – even after your business is closed.

2290Heavy Highway Use Tax

Renewal for your 2290 was due August 31, 2024. If you have not renewed your Heavy Highway Use Tax (Form 2290), you are now responsible for late penalties from the IRS. Our processing fee for 2290s is $85 for the first truck and $65 for each additional truck.

If you have not filed your 2290, you are accruing interest and penalties at around $30 per month

Drug and Alcohol Consortium

Staying compliant with the FMCSA drug and alcohol consortium guidelines is imperative to keeping a company operational. Please review the following procedures to confirm you are current with our consortium:

• Is your driver list current?
• When a driver is terminated, please complete the termination form.

• Random drug pulls are MANDATORY
• A driver who fails to appear for a scheduled drug or alcohol test will be deemed to have tested positive and will be subject to the same consequences as if they had failed the test.
• Tests must be taken IMMEDIATELY when informed

• Do you have a designated "dispatcher"?
• Because you are required to stop all operations and report immediately to the drug testing site, we need a designated "dispatcher" so we do not notify your drivers of their random during inopportune times.

Commercial carriers are encouraged to review our drug and alcohol consortium testing policies to ensure compliance with the updated FMCSA regulations.