MCS Notices
- International Registration Plan (IRP)
- Oversize/Overweight (OSW)
- Fuel Taxes (IFTA/MCFT)
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- USDOT and UCR
IRP
Texting While Driving -- Effective July 1, it will be unlawful to type, transmit, or read text messages on a communication device while driving in the State of Indiana. Violators will face a maximum fine of $500. For more information, visit www.distraction.gov
Coming soon…
The International Registration Plan (IRP) will soon begin making changes to the IRP Renewals, forms and notices. These changes are necessary for Indiana to be in compliance with the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program.
When you login to your IRP account you will soon see screen changes which will require you to enter more information. You will be required to enter the Motor Carrier Responsible for Safety’s FEIN/SSN Number at the vehicle level. You will also be required to select if the lease is long or short term. If you have not updated your Motor Carrier information into the FMCSA website at www.safer.fmcsa.dot.gov within the last 24 months your IRP Renewal may be delayed. As a reminder please have your PIN Number available prior to logging in.
Note: The PRISM program was established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The PRISM program was developed to assist IRP States with determining the safety fitness and safety performance of Motor Carriers Responsible for Safety.
2010 Renewal Changes
IRP Late Payment Penalty:
- A penalty of 10 percent will apply to any IRP renewal paid after the payment due date (see schedule below).
- The 10 percent penalty is added to the total Indiana renewal fees.
- To avoid paying the penalty, you can:
- Mail your payment to 5252 Decatur Blvd., STE R, Indianapolis, IN 46241 (must be postmarked on or before the due date).
- Pay online at www.in.gov/dor/epay/index.html (must be made before midnight of the due date).
- Hand-deliver your payment at 5252 Decatur Blvd., STE. R, Indianapolis, IN 46241 (must be made before 4:30 p.m. on the due date).
Renewal Schedule:
- The renewals will be mailed 60 days prior to the payment due date.
- The renewals must be received 30 days prior to the payment due date to allow for the preparation of the billing.
| Registration Month | Processing Deadline for IRP Renewals |
IRP Payment Due Date |
Cab Card Enforcement Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Nov. 15 | Dec. 15 | Jan. 1, 2010 |
| February | Dec. 15 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 1, 2010 |
| March | Jan. 15 | Feb. 15 | March 1, 2010 |
| April | Feb. 15 | March 15 | April 1, 2010 |
| May | March 15 | April 15 | May 1, 2010 |
| June | April 15 | May 15 | June 1, 2010 |
| July | May 15 | June 15 | July 1, 2010 |
| August | June 15 | July 15 | Aug. 1, 2010 |
| September | July 15 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 1, 2010 |
| October | Aug. 15 | Sept.15 | Oct. 1, 2010 |
| November | Sept. 15 | Oct. 15 | Nov. 1, 2010 |
| December | Oct. 15 | Nov. 15 | Dec. 1, 2010 |
Reporting Period:
The reporting period for October, November, and December month renewals is July 1 through June 30 of the current year. For more information, review the IRP Handbook.
OSW
Texting While Driving -- Effective July 1, it will be unlawful to type, transmit, or read text messages on a communication device while driving in the State of Indiana. Violators will face a maximum fine of $500. For more information, visit www.distraction.gov
Sealed Ocean Container Permit
A permit that is issued for a sealed ocean container is valid for one year. Once the driver has paid $800 for the permit, he or she must follow the below provisions:
- The container is sealed at the place of origin and has not been opened except by an agent of the federal government that may inspect the contents; and
- Being transported to and from a distribution facility.
- Ocean containers cannot exceed 53 feet (trailer and load length) in length with a tractor-trailer hook-up, 60 feet overall in length with a truck-trailer hook up, 8 feet 6 inches wide and 13 feet 6 inches overall height and 95,000 pounds.
The carrier must complete a form M-233 to request the sealed ocean container permit. Once completed, the carrier must fax the form to (317) 615-7241. If a carrier has more than one truck that will move these containers, a permit must be ordered for each truck.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department at (317) 615-7320.
New Web-based Permitting System
A new Web-based permitting system is in place! You can order your permits on the Internet and print them at your desktop!
This system is very different from the previous one. Some of the highlights include:
- You have 24-hour access to the Internet system, allowing you to submit permit requests anytime, day or night.
- You can obtain a permit immediately if you select a route from a predetermined list and your vehicle and load are within the dimensions of the route.
- If you do not select a route from a predetermined list, our analysts will review your permit application during business hours and will respond immediately and electronically.
- You can print the permit on your printer, save it to your hard drive to print later, or fax it to another location.
- Every carrier will need to have a system-generated permit in their vehicle: no handwritten permits will be allowed.
- You are no longer able to order permits from our office over the telephone.
Visit MCS's frequently asked questions for more information about permits, or you can e-mail OSW services.
IFTA/MCFT
Split Tax Rate for Georgia
Georgia has implemented a new tax rate that became effective May 1, 2011, for all fuel types except propane (LP). This split tax rate will affect how you calculate your 2nd quarter 2011 fuel taxes if you travel in Georgia and consumed the fuel types listed below in your subject vehicle(s).
| Georgia 2Q2011 IFTA-101 Split Tax Rates | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | 4/1 - 4/30 | 5/1- 6/30 | Fuel Type | 4/1 - 4/30 | 5/1 - 6/30 |
| Gasoline (GA) | 0.1510 | 0.1720 | Ethanol (EH) | 0.1500 | 0.1700 |
| Diesel (DI) | 0.1600 | 0.1830 | Methanol (MH) | 0.1500 | 0.1700 |
| Gasohol (GH) | 0.1510 | 0.1720 | E-85 (E8) | 0.1510 | 0.1700 |
| Propane (LP) | 0.1330 | No Change | M-85 (M8) | 0.1500 | 0.1700 |
| LNG (LN) | 0.1500 | 0.1700 | A55 (A5) | 0.1500 | 0.1700 |
| CNG (CN) | 0.1500 | 0.1700 | Biodiesel (BD) | 0.1600 | 0.1830 |
To accurately reflect the split tax rates on your Indiana IFTA-101 quarterly report, the miles that were traveled and the fuel that was purchased in Georgia (GA) between April 1, 2011 and April 30, 2011, for your subject vehicles, will be reported under the “OT” line on the last page of your quarterly tax return at the corresponding tax rate for the period shown above.
Any miles traveled or fuel purchased in Georgia (GA) between May 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011, for your subject vehicles, will be reported on the appropriate pre-printed “GA” line on the quarterly tax return.
If you have any questions, please call (317) 615-7345.
Texting While Driving -- Effective July 1, it will be unlawful to type, transmit, or read text messages on a communication device while driving in the State of Indiana. Violators will face a maximum fine of $500. For more information, visit www.distraction.gov
Sales Tax
Are you aware that public transportation has sales tax exemptions? For more information, click here.
Annual Permits
Effective July 1, 2009, motor carriers are required to apply for their annual International Fuel Tax and Intrastate Fuel Tax permits (using the IFTA-1 or MCFT-1 form) by Sept. 1 to receive the permit by Jan. 1.
2011 License Cards (Permit) and Compliance Decals
Effective Aug. 1, 2010, all 2011 International Fuel Tax (IFTA) and Motor Carrier Fuel Tax (MCFT) renewal applications received by Sept.1 will have their 2011 License Cards (Permit) and Compliance Decals mailed by Nov. 16, 2010, if they pass validations.
CDL
CDL Moves to BMV -- The State of Indiana is consolidating driver licensing responsibilities, including Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL), to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Hoosier drivers will now have one source for all licensing-related information. For more information, visit www.in.gov/dor/4234.htm.
USDOT and UCR Services
Texting While Driving -- Effective July 1, it will be unlawful to type, transmit, or read text messages on a communication device while driving in the State of Indiana. Violators will face a maximum fine of $500. For more information, visit www.distraction.gov
2013 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Fees Now Available
The 2013 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees are now available online. Payments for these UCR fees are due no later than Nov 30, 2012.
Please note that the recently amended federal law now excludes trailers in determining the fleet size and only counts power units as qualifying commercial motor vehicles beginning with the 2010 UCR fees.
However, if you operated during 2011 or 2012 and have not registered and paid for those years, it is important that you immediately register and pay the prior-year fees. If registration and payment are not made in a timely manner, it may lead to collections and enforcement action.
To view the 2013 fees and learn how to make payments online or by mail, click here.
Trailers No Longer Have to Pay the UCR Fees in 2010
Under the UCR program, interstate carriers will not be issued registration receipts. You may carry a copy of the receipt of payment in your vehicle, but it is not required.
Private passenger interstate only carriers, however, are not required to register and pay fees under the UCR.
Intrastate for-hire and private hazardous material carriers are required to renew annually. Registration receipts are issued to these carriers and must be carried in each vehicle.
Intrastate Passenger Authority Permit Process
Get step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a permanent, temporary and emergency temporary permits to become a legal passenger or household goods carrier in Indiana and across state lines. More...
