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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
At Mayflower trucking services we are proud of our American and Canadian trucking industry knowledge that contributes at helping truckers find necessary answers as they navigate and expand their business
Company Establishment & Compliance
The first step is to register your business. After registration, you need to apply for all the necessary permits, follow transportation rules, and secure insurance. Obtain the necessary licenses, and make sure to comply with federal and provincial regulations for a smooth setup.
Ensure your trucking business stays on track by employing basic accounting services like bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial statement analysis. This helps maintain financial transparency and compliance with Canadian regulations.
Bank reconciliation ensures your business’s financial records match your bank statements. This simple yet crucial process helps identify errors, prevents fraud, and ensures accurate financial tracking, promoting the financial health and compliance of your trucking company.
Permit companies often handle payroll tasks, ensuring proper salary distribution, tax withholdings, and compliance with U.S. payroll regulations. MayFlower simplifies payroll processes for your company, saving time and ensuring accuracy.
Keep detailed income and expense records. Understand U.S. tax regulations. MayFlower, Tax professional ensuring accurate and compliant tax filing for your trucking business, making the process hassle-free.
Operating Authority & USDOT
To secure Operating Authority and a USDOT number, apply through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Complete the required forms, submit necessary documentation, and adhere to regulatory guidelines for a smooth approval process.
An MC# ICC Authority is a regulatory requirement granting interstate operating rights. In both the USA and Canada, it ensures compliance with cross-border transportation laws. Obtaining it is crucial for your trucking business to legally operate and transport goods across provinces and territories.
The BOC-3 form designates a process agent for your business. In USA, it is essential for cross-border operations, ensuring compliance with legal processes. Having a BOC-3 form on file is a requirement for your trucking operations to operate smoothly across international borders.
The UCR is a mandatory annual registration for carriers operating in USA. It ensures compliance with fees set by provinces and territories. Your trucking company must register and pay UCR fees to operate legally and seamlessly across different regions in Canada.
Tax & Permit Management
Secure IFTA permits by applying through the appropriate provincial agency. Renew annually to maintain compliance. Simplify the process with MayFlower, we guide you through applications, renewals, and compliance steps, ensuring a hassle-free experience for your trucking operations.
The IFTA agreement streamlines fuel tax reporting by allowing trucking companies to report and pay taxes in a single authority, simplifying the process for operations spanning multiple provinces and territories. This ensures efficient and standardized fuel tax management across regions.
In New Mexico, obtain a Weight-Distance Tax Permit. Kentucky requires a KYU Number; Oregon Motor Carrier Account is required, for Connecticut Highway Use Permit required which files monthly and New York mandates a HUT (Highway Use Tax) Permit. Ensure compliance by obtaining these permits for seamless trucking operations in these states.
An Oregon Motor Carrier Account is essential for trucking through the state. To set it up, apply through the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). It ensures compliance with Oregon’s weight-mile tax and allows seamless passage through the state for your trucking operations.
File 2290 online with the IRS, due annually by August 31. MayFlower simplifies this process, guiding you through filing, ensuring compliance, and meeting deadlines for your heavy vehicle use tax, making it hassle-free for your trucking operations in the USA.
In USA, a Standard Motor Carrier Account is for provincial tax reporting, while a USDOT number is a U.S. identifier for interstate operations. They serve distinct purposes, ensuring compliance with different regulatory aspects in trucking operations.
Vehicle Registration
IRP (International Registration Plan) plates allow trucks to operate across provinces seamlessly. The fees paid are distributed to the provinces involved. MayFlower can assist by simplifying the IRP application process, ensuring your truck is registered efficiently for multi-state operations in Canada.
Cross-Border Specific
For seamless cross-border trucking, essential permits include the USDOT number, MC# for interstate operations, IFTA for fuel tax reporting, and BOC-3 for process agents. MayFlower simplifies the application and compliance process, ensuring smooth cross-border operations.
To ensure your permits are current for USA and Canada trucking routes, regularly check with the relevant authorities and the appropriate Provincial/State transportation departments. For more updates or changes to permit requirements stay in touch with your trucking permit provider.
Yes. Stay informed about current travel restrictions and health protocols issued by USA and international authorities. Regularly check for updates to ensure compliance and smooth cross-border trucking operations during the pandemic.
General Permit Queries
Use online permit platforms for streamlined management. This streamlines the process, ensuring efficient tracking and renewal of multiple trucking permits and authorities in the USA.
MayFlower simplifies auditing and adjustments. Easily update and manage permit information, ensuring a smooth process during audits or necessary changes in the USA.
Important application and permits
Register for IFTA
Apply for IFTA – new and renewals
Apply for PERMITS
New York, Kentucky, New Mexico, Oregon
Authority & USDOT
Apply for USDOT Number with DOT Authority
BOC-3
Designation of Agents for Service of Process
