REGIONAL ISSUES WRAP-UP
Midwest Regional Issues Audit Selection High KPL/MPG Audit Requirements Bio Diesel – not a real big problem Counterfeit Decals Citations for non compliance Decal Display Farm Tags Government vehicles – Potential Ballot?!?!? Special Mobilized Equipment
Southeast Regional Issues Hurricane Off highway fuel use Early decal display – 2005/2006 December Non-pay Non-file licensees Bond Impound Split Tax rates – Rate change mid-quarter Lease issues
Northeast Regional Issues Roadside Enforcement Out of jurisdiction carriers using dyed fuel or decals How do you enforce payment of fine(s) RESOLUTION: Driver Responsible? Company Responsible? Use CH to identify truckers who owe fines in other jurisdictions Reciprocity?
Northeast Regional Issues con’t Waiver by IRS for Dyed Fuel use Permitting because of Katrina Prove no clear fuel Provide proof tax was paid This is opening door for misuse Giving waiver to use dyed fuel Resolution – Eliminate Waiver
Northeast Regional Issues con’t Illegal Bio Diesel Ways to catch “backyard” bio diesel Ways to determine % of diesel & alternative in a tank Information exchange between Law Enforcement and IFTA (use CH and SAFER)
Northeast Regional Issues con’t No charge for decals and licenses – open doors for base jurisdiction shopping
Western Regional Issues SSN v FEI number Bond for Mexican Carriers CDL valid for Mexican Carriers Mexican v US Operating Authority DOT # displayed not always linking to IFTA Dyed Fuel Early decal display – 2005/2006 December Grace Period Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm