IRP License Plate

IRP stands for the International Registration Plan. The Plan is a method of registering fleets of vehicles that travel in two or more member jurisdictions.

What is the International Registration Plan (IRP)
The International Registration Plan is an apportioned or "prorated" registration program that allows payment of license fees based on the total distance operated in two or more member jurisdictions. All jurisdictions have agreed to allow one jurisdiction (base jurisdiction) to collect the license fees due. The base jurisdiction calculates and collects the license fees due to all member jurisdictions in which the registrant's fleet/vehicles will be operated. The fees are divided and disbursed periodically.

IFTA Decal & Fuel Tax Return

What Is IFTA?
IFTA-the International Fuel Tax Agreement-is a cooperative agreement among states and provinces in the U.S. and Canada. It is designed to simplify fuel tax licensing and reporting requirements for interstate motor carriers. In California, IFTA is administered by the State Board of Equalization

Which Taxes and Fuels Does IFTA Cover?
Taxes: IFTA covers fuel taxes only. It does not cover road taxes, weight mileage taxes, or any other jurisdiction-specific taxes. You must continue to pay these taxes directly to the jurisdictions in which you travel.

Fuels: Under IFTA, you must generally report information on all fuels used to power our qualified vehicles. However, reporting requirements for fuel used in each jurisdiction are based on that specific jurisdiction's laws and may vary.

For example, California requires carriers to report their use of diesel and "use fuel" for miles traveled in this state. (The most common use fuels are LPG, LNG, CNG, and alcohol fuels such as ethanol, methanol, E-85, and M-85.) California does not require carriers to report use of gasoline, natural gasoline, or gasoline/alcohol blends that contain more than 15 percent gasoline. If your vehicles operate using a fuel other than diesel, please contact us regarding reporting requirements

When are IFTA reports due?
Under IFTA, you are required to file quarterly fuel tax reports. The reporting quarters and due dates are:

Reporting Quarter Due Date
January - March April 30
April - June July 31
July - September October 31
October - December January 31

To avoid penalty for late filing, the tax reports must be postmarked no later than midnight on the date indicated. If the last day of the month falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next business day will be considered as filed timely.

All licensees must submit the IFTA tax report every quarter. A report must be submitted each quarter even if:
No taxable miles were traveled
All miles traveled were in California

CA#, ICC, MC, DOT, MCP Permits

What is CA# Permit?
The Carrier Identification number (CA#) is issued by the CHP as part of their Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program. However, not all carriers who require an MCP need to be part of the BIT program.

What is ICC Authority?
Formerly known as ICC or FHWA authority, Interstate Operating Authority is permission granted by the federal government to transport regulated freight across state lines. Interstate Operating Authority is now granted by the Office of Motor Carrier Safety Administration under the auspices of the FHWA. Unlike many of the other regulations governing interstate operations, there is no minimum weight threshold that requires compliance. Any vehicle operating for hire in interstate transportation of regulated freight or passengers must have operating authority.

What is an MC Number?
An MC number is issued by the FMCSA. It grants the right to commence operations in interstate commerce in the transportation industry. There are several factors involved in obtaining an MC number including a USDOT number, BOC 3 Process Agents, and Insurance.

What is a USDOT Number?
A USDOT number is issued by the US Department of Transportation. It tracks all your company's information with the different Federal and State Agencies. A USDOT number does not constitute authority to operate in interstate commerce.

What is a MCP "Motor Carrier of Property?"
As defined in Section 34601 VC, a motor carrier of property is "any person who operates any commercial motor vehicle."

What is a Motor Carrier Permit?
A motor carrier permit is a document issued by the DMV's Motor Carrier Permit Branch. The permit is issued to the motor carrier as evidence of the registration with the DMV of their California Identification number (CA#), as required by CVC Section 34620. Additionally, the permit verifies the motor carrier has met all of the statutory requirements to commercially operate motor vehicles on California's highways. The permit contains information specific to the motor carrier (e.g., name, mailing address, CA#, and effective/expiration dates of the permit).