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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Tags: Fuel Theft, Trucking Industry, Fuel Prices, High Fuel Prices, Truckers

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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