Quick answer
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax — an annual federal tax on vehicles operating at 55,000 lbs or more.
Filed on IRS Form 2290 by August 31 each year. Required for IRP plate renewal.
Learn more: The Complete Trucking Compliance Guide
Glossary
HVUT (Form 2290)
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- DOT Number (USDOT Number)A unique identifier issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation to companies operating commercial vehicles in interstate or hazmat transport.
- Drug & Alcohol ClearinghouseAn FMCSA database that tracks CDL drivers' drug and alcohol program violations.
- FMCSAThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — the U.S. agency that regulates interstate commercial motor vehicle operations.
- Hours of Service (HOS)Federal rules limiting how many hours a CDL driver may drive and remain on duty.
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