UCR Registration is Now Open!

Yeah we get it, the timing is less than ideal. But what’s new? We know all you truckers are currently buried under piles of of paperwork trying to finish up your 3rd quarter IFTA returns, but don’t forget about your UCR registration amidst all the madness!

The period officially opened on October 1, and now is the time to get it out of the way before the end of the year deadline. After all, nobody likes things hanging over their head; you’ve got enough on your plate already. So give us a call and let us complete your UCR registration, and while we’re at it, we can do your IFTA return for you, too!

If you aren’t sure what UCR registration is or how to go about getting yours taken care of, no worries, just keep reading and we’ll answer some of the most common UCR questions.

What is UCR Registration?

UCRA stands for the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement, which is mandated by the federal government. (Although it is administered by participating states) The registration is typically only for vehicles that operate interstate or internationally, and the fees are based on the total number of vehicles used or leased by the individual or company.

Most carriers that operate intrastate only, or that are registered under the PRISM program are not required to complete UCR registration. Although, certain states do have a UCR program for intrastate only carriers, like Georgia. If you’re unsure of the requirements of your state, be sure to check, as many state requirements change from year to year.

What’s My Base State?

Your base state is simply the state you are registered with that collects UCR fees on behalf of all participating UCR states. When choosing your base state, it is typical to choose the state where your business is headquartered, unless that state doesn’t participate in UCR.

If your state doesn’t participate, but you still need to register for UCR, you can choose the closest state that does participate where your business has an office or an operating facility. If that still isn’t an option for you, then you can just choose the nearest participating state as your base.

How Do I Change My Base State?

Well if you do need to change your base state, you couldn’t have picked a better time to do it. Even if your business has moved to another state, base changes are allowed once a year, and can only be done during the registration period - which is now! Just make sure you give the advanced notice of the change to your base state, and when renewing, choose your new base state.

What Happens if I Don’t Register or Register Late?

Each state that participates in the UCRA has the authority to enforce registration compliance through roadside enforcement checks and comprehensive business audits. During theses enforcement checks and audits, states are given the option to issue citations and fines if anything is found not to be in compliance. So while we can’t say for certain what will happen to you, we can confidently say that you can expect a pretty hefty fine.

We know that you have until the end of the year to register, but putting it off until then is probably the best possible way to forget about it entirely. So if you don’t think you’ll have time to get your UCR renewal completed, or if you just flat out don’t feel like doing it (we don’t blame you) then just give us a call at 803.386.0320, email us at support@tsnamerica.com, or send us a service request. Let us take the paperwork out of your way so you can get back to your day!

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New Annual Renewal Packages: IFTA, UCR, IRP, DOT, and More!

Well folks, a new season is officially here, and that’s not the only thing that’s new. At Truck Services of North America, we’re proud to announce our newly-designed renewal packages! We’ve made some revisions in order to give you the most comprehensive packages in the industry, and also the best pricing.

Just take a look below and see which package fits your business best. After all, who wouldn’t want TSNAmerica as their own personal assistant for all things trucking!

Renewal Packages

Below we’ve listed all the latest and greatest packages we have available. Take a look at the details of each to see which one best fits you and your business!

Basic Annual Renewal Package - Starting at $295

-IFTA Renewal + state fees, if applicable
-IRP Renewal + state fees
-UCR Renewal + UCR fees
-DOT Update

Premium Annual Renewal Package - Starting at $340

-IFTA Renewal + state fees, if applicable
-IRP Renewal + state fees
-UCR Renewal + UCR fees
-DOT Update
-One State Permit Renewal (NM, HUT, OR) + state fees

Complete Annual Renewal Package - Starting at $385

-IFTA Renewal + state fees, if applicable
-IRP Renewal + state fees
-UCR Renewal + UCR fees
-DOT Update
-Two State Permit Renewals (NM, HUT, OR) + state fees

Find the package that you need? Great! Now just fill out a service request, and we’ll get you taken care of. If you have questions about any of our renewal packages or how you can register for one, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 803.386.0320, or email us at support@tsnamerica.com. Let us take the paperwork out of your way so you can get back to your busy day!

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3rd Quarter Filing Starts October 1!

No, you aren’t reading the title wrong - IFTA season is almost here again! We know it feels like the 2nd quarter just ended, but now the 3rd quarter is almost in the books, too. So don’t put off filing and leave yourself with a giant IFTA mess at the last minute. Give us a call and let us sort it out for you; that’s what we’re here for!

IFTA Filing

3rd Quarter IFTA filing officially opens up next Thursday, October 1 - and the deadline to file your return is October 31, 2015. If you prepare yourself now, you can avoid rushing around at the last minute. Also note that if you have a valid IFTA license, you must file a quarterly return even if you didn’t operate in a member jurisdiction during the 3rd quarter.

To file you’ll need to have your:

Mileage Log- Whether you use manual trip sheets, a GPS, or electronic trip sheets; you’ll need to have your mileage handy to file your quarterly IFTA return. It’s also necessary in case you ever face an audit from your base jurisdiction. (If you do you’ll thank us.)

Fuel Receipts- You will need to know the total amount/type of fuel purchased in each state.

Once you have all your mileage and fuel purchase information ready, and it’s separated by state, just send it on over to us and we’ll get your filing taken care of for you!

Other 3rd Quarter Taxes Due in October

And as many of you know, along with IFTA filing season comes the filing season for several other state-specific use taxes including:

Kentucky Use Tax (KYU)- Kentucky requires all commercial vehicles with a gross weight of 60,000 pounds or more traveling either into or through Kentucky to be registered with the state. Once registered, drivers will receive a KYU number and are then required to file a quarterly return and pay mileage taxes to the state of Kentucky. If you are only traveling through the state for one particular trip, temporary permits can also be obtained.

New Mexico Weight Distance Tax- All commercial vehicles with a gross weight over 26,000 pounds are required to be registered with the state before traveling in or through New Mexico. If you are not already registered, entrance can be paid at the port. Once a weight distance account has been established for you in New Mexico, you are then required to file quarterly reports and pay tax on the mileage you travel.

New York Highway Use Tax (NYHUT)- New York requires carriers operating motor vehicles that weigh 18,000 lbs or more to register and obtain New York Heavy Vehicle Use Tax credentials. Once you have an NYHUT account established, you must then file and pay mileage tax every quarter.

If you operate in any of these states and you don’t have temporary trip permits, you’ll need to file. The filing period for all of these special-use taxes opens next Thursday, October 1, 2015, along with the IFTA filing period.

So once again, and we cannot stress this enough, DO NOT wait until the last minute! Why would you when you can just call up your friends at TSNAmerica and have us do it for you?

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can assist with your IFTA, NY HUT, KYU, and New Mexico Use Taxes. TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way, so you can get back to your busy day. You can view a full list of our services here, but feel free to call us at 803.386.0320 or email us at support@tsnamerica.com with any other questions.

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Trucking Industry Update

We know it’s been a bit since the last one and you’ve probably been itching for it… so here it is, the latest trucking industry update! This time, we’re going to be focusing on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the initiatives set for the last three months of 2015.

How do they affect you, you might ask? Well, it’s the FMCSA’s job to do everything in its power to keep you safe. Don’t you like being safe and knowing what’s going on in your own industry? Of course, you do, because there’s nothing wrong with being a well-informed trucker, and that’s why you’re going to keep reading to see the FMCSA’s newest initiatives!

FMCSA Yearly Initiatives

Safety Fitness Determination (SFD):

Currently, the FMCSA is in the process of publishing a new rule that would greatly increase the use of inspection data when making Safety Fitness Determinations of motor carriers. The new proposed rule would change the process for assessing the performance of truck companies to focus more on current performance information, such as roadside inspection and crash data. If you don’t like this rule, well, you may be stuck with it anyway. Although luckily for you, the FMCSA is giving everyone the option to voice their opinion. So if you don’t like it, you can tell them personally!

Inspection Modernization:

The FMCSA has officially launched a new version of their inspection software, called Aspen 3.0. It’s got a new look and feel, as well as lots of new and innovative features. The software includes many roadside functions, and even allows law enforcement officials to get direct access to out-of-service notices. So if you’re driving out of service you may want to rethink that, because it’s about to be much easier for them to find you!

Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) Phase III:

In order to prepare the launch of its final two CSA interventions, the FMCSA is working on training federal and state investigators. One of the biggest safety measures being implemented is the crash BASIC investigation, which will focus on specific trends that are most common in carrier crashes. Seems like that might be useful, right?

In addition to spending more time analyzing crashes for contributing factors, the FMCSA will also be fine-tuning its SMS algorithm to do a better job of identifying carriers to investigate. Once the changes are made official, they will be announced in a Federal Register notice. We’re not sure exactly how this works, but if you think your company could be at risk for an investigation, you better get it together fast!

Electronic Logging Devices (ELD):

Here’s the rule you’ve been hearing about a lot recently, and also the one that you’re probably the least excited about. Sense some sarcasm? Maybe just a tad. But in all seriousness, we know that most truckers across the nation are dreading the implementation of this rule, but it’s looking more and more likely that it’s only a matter when, not if. That’s right, the final ELD rule is currently under review and is scheduled to be published later in the year.

Don’t think this rule is going to help you? Take a look at why the FMCSA sees the rule as “beneficial to all parties,” and maybe it can change your view.

• It is estimated that by improving the hours of service (HOS) compliance, up to 20 fatalities and 400 injuries can be prevented each year. 
• The electronic logging systems will save companies time and money.
• Drivers will be protected from harassment. The devices will keep companies from forcing drivers to drive for longer than the mandated period under the HOS agreement.
• Law enforcement agencies can now view and review driver HOS records with ease.

Still not liking the idea? Yeah, we don’t blame you, but it’s looking inevitable, so the best thing to do now is to prepare yourselves!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about any of these new rules or implementations, just let us know! Just kidding, please don’t do that; take all those issues up with the FMCSA! They’re always happy to receive feedback from trucking professionals like yourself.

If you have any other trucking-related issues, that’s where we come in. We offer a ton of services for trucking professionals, so if you need anything taken care of for you, just give us a call at 803.386.0320 or email us at support@tsnamerica.com.

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Winds of Change Coming In Wyoming

Anyone traveling through Wyoming must brace for unusually strong gusts of wind that can topple an empty rig in the blink of an eye. This article will focus on gentler winds, i.e. changes in Wyoming law and attitude that are still worthy of your attention.

Wyoming made national news in April when two huge pile-ups occurred on I-80 within a single week, raising concerns about highway safety along our vast open spaces. While truckers have always known to “expect the unexpected,” Wyoming weather and abundant wildlife can surprise even the most experienced drivers! Bluebird weather one minute can change to dense fog or ground blizzards the next, and pulling off to the side of the road has its own risk as everyone else is trying to do the same. It can become one big tragic cluster in seconds.

This is why the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) opposed legislative bills to raise the speed limit from 75 mph to 80 mph on long, lonely stretches of our interstate highways. The patrol reasoned that higher speeds would result in less reaction time to our unpredictable everything and urged Wyoming lawmakers not to raise the limit. Those patrol worries did not win the day. So, Wyoming motorists enjoy the higher speed limit, but the WHP is showing less tolerance for those exceeding the limit even by a few miles per hour.

Several months ago it came to light that the WHP tied raises, promotions, and bonuses to ticket quotas, setting off a firestorm of criticism that resulted in discarding such policy before lawmakers felt compelled to introduce bills to formally stop the practice. The negative public sentiment toward the WHP changed quickly after the April pile-ups as the patrol worked tirelessly in horrible conditions to rescue accident victims and clean-up the carnage for days afterward.

Newspaper photos of the scene from both accidents showed multiple mangled semis and prompted a number of letters to the editor urging truckers to drive more cautiously. What few outside the industry realize is that truckers cannot stop on a dime and are as susceptible as any other driver to sudden zero visibility.

Like the Serenity Prayer, we seek patience to accept what we cannot change, and strength to change what we must. Obviously, operators can lessen risk by making sure their equipment and their brains are in good working order and capable of handling higher highway speeds and adjusting to sudden changes in conditions.

Another wind of change in Wyoming has been greater protection for persons using non-motorized modes of transportation. During the last legislative session, a law was passed that requires motorists to allow bicyclists three feet when passing them on the roadway. This happened, mind you, when legislators were also considering whether to increase the speed limits on two-lane roads (where cross-country bicyclists are more likely to travel). If safety is a top priority, increasing the speed limit on two-lane roads may not be such a wise choice. Such a law has not yet passed.

Truckers traveling on rural roads and in town should be aware that Wyoming school buses are now equipped with video cameras, so as to more easily identify and prosecute those drivers who pass a bus that is stopped with flashing red lights. This development occurred because of the death of a little girl exiting a school bus who was hit by a passing motorist ignoring the flashing bus lights.

For several years, Wyoming law has required motorists to move to the passing lane when passing a stopped patrol car with flashing lights on the side of the road…if you can safely do so. Traffic is beyond your control but maintaining reasonable speeds to allow maneuverability is still in your control.

Wyoming lawmakers have been keenly aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Hand-held cell phone use is banned in most cities and towns, and texting while driving is forbidden everywhere in the State. Marijuana remains illegal in Wyoming but not in neighboring Colorado. I’m wondering if I’m the only one who has noticed a distinct change in the flow of traffic in Colorado since marijuana became legal. Too often now, I cross into Colorado on I-25 and see a number of drivers appearing completely unaware of how slow they are driving and what effect that is having on other motorists. Their “happy zone” is my frustration.

Another small wind of change that is of particular interest is a new Wyoming law that deals with towing abandoned or disabled vehicles. The Wyoming Department of Transportation removes vehicles when an operator cannot. Law enforcement must now choose from a rotating list of tow truck companies, something that was not done in the past.

Lastly, truckers whose native language is not English, should be aware of English Comprehension Examinations that, by law, WDOT personnel can administer at a Port of Entry if they have reason to believe that the trucker does not have a sufficient grasp of the English language in order to understand roadway signs and signals. Unfortunately, the results of the test may be considered “passing” by one patrolman at the Port of Entry on the eastern border of Wyoming, while the same test with the same results by the same trucker on the western border is considered “failing” by a different WDOT grader. The subjective nature of this makes it vulnerable to criticism as patently unfair. The ACLU has raised a number of objections and concerns about this test in recent years but the ACLU just closed its Wyoming office so will no longer be around to try to right this wrong.

As you can see, Wyoming laws and attitudes have changed only slightly this year. People in this State are generally grateful for all that the trucking industry and individuals bring to us. By constantly expecting the unexpected, you will be doing your part to prepare for and adjust to those wild, windy things you cannot change or control.

By: Deb Kellam, Hall & Evans, LLC

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It's Not Too Late to File Your 2290 Over the Phone!

Now that the deadline has passed, if you haven’t already gotten your 2290 filed it’s time to get going! You don’t want those IRS late fees and penalties to keep adding up on you, do you?

If you’re having trouble getting it filed or don’t know if you’ll have the time to waste in line at the IRS office, give us a call. Not only are we experts with trucking permits and registration, but we’re licensed tax professionals and can file your 2290 for you over the phone!

So why wait to get the 2290 out of your way, when you can call TSNAmerica and get your 2290 filed for you today!

What Do I Need?

All you need to do is make a five-minute phone call and give us your information. Here’s what you’ll need to have ready when you call:

• Business Contact Information: You’ll need your business name, phone number, and address. Be sure that the information you give us matches exactly how it is registered with the IRS.
• EIN: Employer Identification Number
• VIN: Vehicle Identification Number
• Taxable Gross Weight of the Vehicle: This number is the weight of your truck, trailer, plus the maximum weight that can be hauled in the trailer. If you are unsure of the taxable gross weight of your vehicle, it should be listed on the vehicle’s registration.
• Payment Information: You’ll need to decide how you want to pay the tax fees, the IRS accepts payments via electronic funds withdrawal, EFTPS, or via check/money order. 

Once we have all that information, we’ll ask you if any of your vehicles are used for special purposes such as logging or agriculture, as it can affect your taxes. After we get all of your information, we’ll email you a copy of Form 8453 for you to sign and send back to us via email, fax, or postal mail, whichever is the most convenient method for you.

After we receive your signed copy of the 8453, that gives us the “good to go,” and we’ll get your 2290 filed that day and send you a copy of your Schedule 1 as soon as your return is accepted.

So pick up the phone and make the five-minute phone call to TSNAmerica today, and let us take the paperwork out of your way.

If you have any questions about our 2290 e-filing service, you can give us a call at 803.386.0320, email us at support@tsnamerica.com, or you can fill out service request. Remember, we also provide lots of other trucking services, so be sure to let us know if you need help with anything else so that you can get back to trucking!

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Free Live Training Session: IFTA Recordkeeping

When you’re on the road for a living, how on earth does anyone expect you to keep proper records? Do they expect you to keep a giant file cabinet in the cabin of your truck instead of a bed? Well of course not, because that would be ridiculous. But as you already know, just because something is ridiculous, doesn’t mean IFTA won’t require you do it.

If you haven’t already experienced an audit from your base jurisdiction you’ll have to take our word for it; they aren’t fun. Luckily though, there is one clear-cut way proven to help avoid audits and also to speed up the audit process if you do ever find yourself in that scenario. Wanna take a guess what is is? If you guessed that it’s keeping records based off the not-so-inconspicuous blog title, then you’d be right! So keep on reading, and we’ll tell you about how your friends at TSNAmerica can help you find better ways to keep your records and stay organized.

Live Training Session

If you’ve ever done a quarterly IFTA report, you already know that there’s a lot you have to keep up with. Between tracking your mileage traveled in every state, keeping up with all of your fuel purchased, and trying to manage all of your fuel receipts, it can get a little confusing and messy.

Luckily for you, we’ve got a sure-fire way to help you hone your skills; just watch our live training session! I mean seriously, what better way to learn some new recordkeeping skills than to watch our team of trucking service and recordkeeping professionals give you the best tips, tricks, and methods to keep yourself organized.

The session will be held Thursday, September 3 at 4:00 p.m. ET, and will cover the art of IFTA recordkeeping. We’ll also go over some examples of good reports and bad reports that have been sent to us over the years, so you can get a better feel of what to do and not to do.

How Do I Sign-up?

To sign-up, just follow the link here, and enter in your email address and name to register. Once registered, you will be able to attend the training session for free!

We take great pride in knowing our stuff, and our trucking service professionals always stay up-to-date on the latest industry standards. Since it’s our job to make sure that your operations run smoothly, we’ll also be hosting several other upcoming sessions, and we’ll be announcing the dates of each during the IFTA recordkeeping session. Plus, we’ll save all of our other training sessions, so you’ll be able to access them at any time!

At TSNAmerica, we take the problems of our customers and make them our own. Want someone to solve yours? Then just give us a call at 803.386.0320, or email us at support@tsnamerica.com, and we’ll make sure we get you taken care of.

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Breaking News: New Trucking Regulations

So far this summer has been an uncharacteristically busy one for the trucking industry. It seems like just about every week the Senate is passing a new transportation bill, and it can be a daunting task to keep up with all the new rules and regulations.

But that’s what your friends at TSNAmerica are here for, so take a look below and we’ll go over all the new mandates and bills that have been passed recently or will be coming soon.

Trucking Updates

So far this summer, these are the new mandates and bills that have been either passed or proposed.

Speed Regulator Law:

A newly proposed bill would require the use of speed limiters on heavy trucks is set to be published by the Department of Transportation this week. Details of the bill have not been made public yet, but the bill is expected to pass through the White House and be published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration later this week. However, the bill is expected to include the proposed speed limit and also whether or not the rule will be applied to trucks that are already in use.

E-log Mandate:

Also this week, the final version of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s rule that would make the use of electronic logging devices mandatory is supposed to be finished. The rule will not actually take effect until two years after its publication in the Federal Register, but it will require all drivers that must keep duty records to use an electronic logging device.

The rule is currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget, although it is expected to be cleared next month on September 21 and published by September 30. in addition to this rule, a corresponding rule.

DRIVE Act:

Also within the last month, the DRIVE Act, which stands for Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy, was approved by the US Senate with a vote of 65 to 34. This is big news for trucking because let’s face it, we all know the highways across our country could use some work. The bill comes at a big time for the industry, as over the last several years 34 short-term extensions have been passed to extend the current method for highway funding, which has proven to be ineffective. The new bill will put over $350 billion into the funding of our nation’s highways, railroads, and public transit systems. While the sponsors of the bill were only able to guarantee the bill’s first three years, the bill is still a huge step forward for the industry.

New Transportation Bill:

In addition to the aforementioned DRIVE Act, the Senate has also been working on another transportation-related bill. Although it’s been 22 years since the last time taxes were raised as an act of Congress, it’s looking more and more likely that those 22 years will be coming to an end soon.

Senator Tom Carper from Delaware announced the TRAFFIC Relief Act of 2015, which would increase fuel taxes by four cents each year for the next four years in order to offset years of inflation. The money would go towards the highway trust fund, and the proposal would index taxes to the rate of inflation after four years and would make a pair of earned income tax credits permanent.

Thanks for reading Trucking Nation, we hope you enjoyed the trucking update. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates from TSNAmerica.

And remember, if you ever have any questions about new trucking regulations or registration requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 803.386.0320, or email us at support@tsnamerica.com.

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IRP Registration: Everything You Need to Know

With the end of the second quarter in the books and 2290 season in full swing, it can be a
hassle to have to remember exactly what permit, tax form, and registration you need to complete or renew. That’s why your friends at TSNAmerica are here to remind you that with the end of August and September comes renewal deadlines for IRP registration in several states.

Now you may be thinking, “What exactly is IRP registration, and how do I do I register?” Just look below, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about IRP, and even how to get your registration done or renewed today!

What is IRP Registration?

IRP stands for the International Registration Plan, and is an agreement among US states, the District of Columbia, and provinces of Canada for payment of commercial motor carrier registration fees. If you operate in multiple states or provinces, you must register with your base jurisdiction.

The registration is mandatory for all commercial vehicles that weigh over 26,000 pounds or have three or more axles that operate in multiple jurisdictions across the United States/Canada.

How Do I Register for IRP?

To obtain and maintain your IRP registration, there are several steps you will need to follow including:

Choosing Your Base Jurisdiction: The first and most important step is choosing your base jurisdiction. Typically, this is just the state or province where your business is located. In order to choose a state/province as your base jurisdiction, you will need to have documentation to prove that your business is headquartered there.

Apply For Registration From Your Base Jurisdiction: In order to do this, you will have to prove your right to use the state as a base jurisdiction, complete an application, and pay the required fees. You will also need to make sure that you are current on all of your HVUT/Form 2290 payments, and that you have supporting documentation. Supporting documentation includes, but is not limited to, IFTA registration, vehicle title, and proof of insurance. If you are unsure what documents you need, check the requirements by contacting your base jurisdiction.

Display Vehicle Registration Credentials: This one is kind of self explanatory, but after you get receipt stating that you’ve paid for your registration and received your decals, make sure that you display them properly on your vehicle. The exact spot to display the decals varies by jurisdiction, so again, if you have any questions at all, contact them to ensure that you’re doing everything correctly.

Maintain Your Distance Records: After you have obtained your registration, just like with IFTA, you’ll need to be sure that you’re keeping proper distance records. Records must be kept for all mileage traveled in each jurisdiction, so the fees you paid are distributed properly to any states you operate in. In case you are ever audited, be sure that you keep records for at least three years after the close of the registration period.

If all of this sounds a little confusing, don’t worry, that’s where we come in. Not only will we help you obtain your IRP registration, but we’ll do it for you! Just give us a call at 803.386.0320 or email us at support@tsnamerica.com, and our team of trucking specialists will get you all taken care of. Not to mention, we also offer tons of other trucking services, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you ever need anything!

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It's Official: Our Parent Company Has Made the Inc. 5000!

At TSNAmerica, we’re thrilled to announce that SPAN Enterprises, our parent company, has made the Inc. 5000! The Inc. 5000 is composed annually and contains the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the United States. SPAN officially checked in at number 1150 on the list, making it the 11th largest company in the Charlotte metro area and the fastest-growing software company in South Carolina!

TSNAmerica and the Company Behind the Scenes

Truck Services of North America was launched in 2012, and our team and agency is one of many services provided by SPAN Enterprises. As you may or may not already know, we are a registration and processing agency providing solutions for the hard workers in America’s highly-regulated transportation industry.

With our customer service and professionalism, we’ve done all we can to become the nation’s premier processing agency. All of our transportation service experts work closely with federal and state agencies to ensure that our customers stay informed of constantly changing rules and regulations.

We take pride in being a true one-stop shop for all your trucking needs, so we have professionals that provide services including 2290 filing, IRP registration, HazMat Certification, IFTA filing, and much more.

Not to mention, we have a US-based support team that’s able to answer all of your questions, all year long. No having to talk to someone halfway across the world or getting stuck with a clueless customer service representative, our tax experts have your back!

More About SPAN Enterprises

SPAN Enterprises was created in 2010 by co-founders Agie Sundaram and Naga Palanisamy, who first created Unitwise, a business management program specifically crafted for Mary Kay sales professionals.

Since then, the company has grown from its original duo to over 200 employees spanning the globe. SPAN has launched over 14 different cloud based applications, and over 20 different software program. Most of the company’s work is in e-filing tax software platforms and business management programs, although it plans to launch more in new industries before the end of the year.

As SPAN has grown over the last few years, TSNAmerica has grown as well. We have done everything in our power to continue our growth, while doing it from the same small town where it all began, Rock Hill, South Carolina.

As a company, we’re continuing to grow and striving to reach new levels every year. We couldn’t have done it without you, our customers, so thanks to you all for helping us to create something special. Even as we continue to grow, our small-town mentality will never change, and neither will our service. We look forward to the years to come, Trucking Nation!

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2290 Phone Filing: Give Us a Call!

The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax season is in full swing, and you’ve got just under four weeks left to get those 2290’s filed.

If you’re having trouble getting it filed or don’t know if you’ll have the time to wait in line at the IRS office, give us a call. Not only are we experts with trucking permits and registration, but we’re licensed tax professionals!

So why wait until the August 31 deadline to get the 2290 out of your way, when you can call TSNAmerica and get your 2290 filed for you today!

What is a 2290?

Form 2290 is a federal tax form used to file Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, also known as HVUT. The form must be filed annually if a taxable motor vehicle weighing over 55,000 pounds is registered, or required to be registered in your name under District of Columbia, Canadian, or Mexican law at the time of its first use during the tax period, and that vehicle will travel 5,000 miles or more during the tax year. The HVUT season runs from July 1 every year to the following June 30. After filing, you will receive a stamped Schedule 1, which acts as your proof of payment and must be kept in your truck for records.

Need some help? File it all over the phone!

If you need any help filing your Form 2290, we offer phone filing! All you need to do is make a 5-minute phone call and give us your relevant information. Here’s what you’ll need to have ready when you call:

• Business Contact Information: You’ll need your business name, phone number, and address. Be sure that the information you give us matches exactly how it is registered with the IRS.
• EIN: Employer Identification Number
• VIN: Vehicle Identification Number
• Taxable Gross Weight of the Vehicle: This number is the weight of your truck, trailer, plus the maximum weight that can be hauled in the trailer. If you are unsure of the taxable gross weight of your vehicle, it should be listed on the vehicle’s registration.
• Payment Information: You’ll need to decide how you want to pay the tax fees, the IRS accepts payments via electronic funds withdrawal, EFTPS, or via check/money order. 

Once we have all that information, we’ll ask you if any of your vehicles are used for special purposes such as logging or agriculture, as it can affect your taxes. After we get all of your information, we’ll email you a copy of Form 8453 for you to sign and send back to us via email, fax, or postal mail, whichever is the most convenient method for you.

Once we receive the your signed copy of the 8453, that gives us the “good to go,” and we’ll get your 2290 filed that day and send you a copy of your Schedule 1 as soon as the IRS accepts your return.

So pick up the phone and make the 5-minute phone call to TSNAmerica today, and let us take the paperwork out of your way.

If you have any questions about our 2290 e-filing service, you can give us a call at 803.386.0320, email us at support@tsnamerica.com, or you can fill out service request. Remember, we also provide lots of other trucking services, so be sure to let us know if you need help with anything else so that you can keep trucking!

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