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The 2290 Heavy Higway Vehicle Use Tax is a $550 federal excise tax that must be paid on all vehicles that weigh 55,000 lbs or more and operate on public highways. The reporting period is from July 1st in any given year to June 30 the next year. The tax bill that is currently due is for the reporting period of July 1st, 2008, through June 30, 2009. If the vehicle will not put on more than 5,000 miles in the coming year (or, if it is agricultural, if it won’t put on more than 7,500 miles in the year), the $550 payment isn’t required, but you still must file form 2290.
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Fuel theft has always been a concern in the trucking industry. But with average fuel prices on the verge of breaking the $5 per gallon mark, it’s becoming an epidemic. High fuel prices are putting a squeeze on truckers, and some of them are getting desperate. Some are considering stealing fuel from other drivers for use in their own trucks. Others are considering stealing fuel in order to sell it to truckers who want to pay less. Either way, truck owners are getting nervous about the go-go juice.
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Road side inspections are expected through 3 pm today.
The Washington Beltway Weigh Station is often open to weigh trucks and perform inspection, but, today, officers are pulling trucks over for road side inspections. Some inspections will be performed on the shoulder of the freeway, other inspections will be performed at the weigh station or other nearby location- officers will escort the truck to the inspection location.
This is valid for trucks traveling north or south bound on I 95 or trucks traveling I 495. Don’t be surprised to see disco lights behind you today and be prepared for various levels of inspections. Thanks to Lee J. for the heads up!
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Don’t let drivers tell you this scale is never open- because it’s open today! Officers are performing inspections and weighing trucks at the weigh station south of Las Vegas, Nevada- near Sloan, NV. Trucks are backed out onto the road from time to time. If you don’t want to go over the scales when they’re active, you can park at the rest area or the Casino in Jean, Nevada, or at the casino in Primm, Nevada, at the California border. Thanks to Russ M. for the heads up!
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The State of New Mexico is cracking down on drivers- and, this time, it’s not just truckers they’re after! The 100 Days and Nights of Summer campaign is an effort by the State of New Mexico Department of Transportation and New Mexico State Police to reduce auto fatalities by 25 percent in 2008. According to New Mexico DOT, summertime is the deadliest time of the year on New Mexico roads.
The focus of the 100 Day blitz are DWI, seat belt use and reckless driving. The bottom line: slow down, buckle up and don’t drink and drive. This is one DOT blitz truckers ought to be happy about!
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The annual tag]CVSA Roadcheck 2008[/tag] is underway and we’ve received updates about various weigh stations around the country.
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Roadcheck 2008 starts tomorrow- June 3rd. According to CVSA’s Steve Kepler, about 10,000 inspectors will be working during this year’s Roadcheck. This year, inspectors will be paying special attention to seat belt use.
The annual CVSA Roadcheck is scheduled for June 3-5 so be prepared for increased inspections- both vehicle and paperwork inspections. Do not run with a log book that isn’t updated. Do not run with equipment that needs attentions. Your best bet is to make sure your brakes and tires are in good shape, to address any potential safety issues you may have, get those air leaks taken care of and be sure that your log book is legal- or stay of the road. Inspection officers will be out in various locations in full force- both at weigh stations and at temporary check stations.
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New Mexico DOT is set up at the weigh station at exit 267 on I 25. The reports we are getting say there are no portable scales set up at the location, but that officers are performing paperwork and vehicle inspections. They’ve got the magnifying glasses and the creepers out- make sure that your paperwork is in order and your vehicle is up to par if you’re running I 25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The activity is reported to be on north bound I 25 but they can set up just as easily on the south bound ramp for south bound trucks. Most likely, this activity will cease by early afternoon but that is not a guarantee. Thanks to Fast Eddie for the info!
Ohio Commercial Vehicle Enforcement units are set up at exit 74 off of I 75. Yesterday, OCVE was patrolling the freeway. Today, they are tagging truckers, escorting them off the exit (exit 74) to the road next to Wal-Mart and performing inspections. If you’re traveling along the I 75 corridor, we suggest you make sure your equipment and your paperwork is in order.
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