What is the International Registration Plan (IRP)?

If you’re considering starting your own trucking business You’re likely in a state of confusion and overwhelmed regarding how to register and license procedures which include IRP registration and licensing, including the International Registration Plan (IRP). Let us discuss what it is and how to get registered, to begin hauling more efficiently.

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What is the IRP in Trucking?

It’s called the International Registration Plan (IRP) is a state-issued document that permits your truck to travel between the United States, Washington D.C., and Canadian provinces. If you’re transporting goods within any of these states and you meet the other requirements for a vehicle You’ll need IRP-issued license plates as well as a taxi card.

What Is a Cab Card for Truckers?

A cab card can be described as the legal document issued by the jurisdiction you reside in that identifies which jurisdiction the truck is legal to move and transport items within. The cab cards contain specific information regarding each truck but cannot be transferred between vehicles.

The IRP Registration Process

It is necessary to contact your home state or the place where you have established an “Established Place of Business” to identify your vehicle and get the plates attributed to your business and the cab card. Whichever state you started your trucking company in is probably your home state. Find your state’s contact details within the IRP Directory and contact them for more specific details and requirements to maintain your registration. Every state has its own rules, but all states have the same requirements as those listed below.

Documents Needed for Registration:

Your state’s completed IRP application
Evidence of residency or an established establishment of your business (such as copies of utility bills or your property taxes)
Evidence of current insurance indicating the limits in liability protection
USDOT Number
Federal Tax Identification Number
Evidence of UCR fees
Copy of the lease agreement (if you lease to an additional carrier)
Copy of the filed form 2290 (Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Form)
Registration current (if you renew)

When Do I Renew My IRP Registration?

IRP renewal is contingent on the state you’re registered in and the date you first signed up. Your plate’s expiration date on the cab card It’s up to you to ensure your IRP remains current. When renewing your plate it is also necessary to track the miles you travel within every state since your prior year’s mileage will determine your fee. Keep track of all transactions, purchases of fuel, and mileage records of state for each truck every year. The reporting period spans from July 1 through June 30 in the following year.

How Much Does IRP Registration Cost?

IRP fees are contingent upon the state you’re registered for and the states you’re traveling in, the type of equipment you’re registering and the number of vehicles you’re registering. The fees can be wildly different and you should make sure to check irponline.org for examples.

Who can Renew the International Registration Plan?

For renewal of IRP plates, You must first be able to be registered in your jurisdiction of origin. This means that you have to be a resident of your province or state and have a permanent location of the business in that area. In all cases, you have to provide proof. In addition, the commercial vehicle you use must meet at minimum one of the below requirements:

Are two axles with the weight of your registered gross vehicle (GVW) that is greater than 26,001 pounds (11,794 kilograms) at least
It must be an electric motor that has a minimum of three axles, regardless of the GVW.
Use together with a GGVW of 26,001 pounds (11,794 kilograms) or greater

When and How Does IRP Renewal Work?

In all jurisdictions of the International Registration Plan that are members, renewing registration under the International Registration Plan is an annual procedure. According to your state or province, the renewal process can be sent out notices months or even weeks before the date of expiration for registration. Oklahoma IRP renewal notifications, for instance, are sent three months before the deadline. This is to give you enough time to fill out, confirm, and then return before when your account expires.

In many states and provinces renewal of your membership in the International Registration Plan can be completed online. For Texas IRP, however, you’ll need to mail your renewal forms or visit an office on the spot.

Required Documents

If you plan to amend your application during renewal, you should be sure to include all necessary documents with your application. For instance, you’ll have to fill in:

For International Registration Plan, Schedule B
Schedule C for making modifications (additions or deletions) to an account that is already in place, as well as
Schedule F allows you to add new jurisdictions to an existing account.
Federal Schedule 1, for cars registered at 55,000 pounds (24948 kilograms) and above

If the renewal process is successful the invoice will be sent to you. When you pay you will receive IRP plates as well as the cab cads for each allocated truck within your fleet. Two identical license plates are put on the back and front of your vehicle. The card contains all the required details about your truck.

Electronic Credentials

Since the introduction of the electronic credentials program taxi cards are no longer as vital as they were in the past. Make sure that the image is easy to access, understandable and clear regardless of design.