Texas Motor Transportation Consultants is dedicated in keeping you in compliance with the ever changing motor vehicle legislation.

Listed below are services provided by TMTC. The services are grouped by:

Motor Carrier Services

Motor Carrier Authority Number

A permit, formerly known as I.C.C. Authority (Interstate Commerce Commission), is required for interstate travel to transport freight or passengers for compensation. TMTC assists trucking companies or individuals in obtaining contract and common carrier authority (freight, passenger, and broker) from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

US DOT Number

It is mandatory for all carriers to obtain a US DOT number from the FMCSA. TMTC assists motor carriers in processing the required application.

BOC-3 (Process Agents)

In order to receive a permit from FMCSA, trucking companies must have process agents in each state. A process agent is a legal representative who receives court papers on behalf of a trucking company. TMTC assists trucking companies in obtaining process agents and filing of the BOC-3 with FMCSA.

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

The UCR Program, which replaced Single State Registration (SSR), requires all individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their business and pay an annual fee based on the size of the fleet. TMTC assists with the completion and filing of the UCR application.

Intrastate Authority (TX Dot)

Operation of commercial vehicles exclusively within your base state is considered Intrastate. Intrastate operation requires compliance with applicable state and local regulations. In Texas, intrastate motor carriers are required to register with Tx Dot. TMTC assists trucking companies with intrastate compliance within their base state in Texas and other states.

IFTA License

Commercial vehicles operating interstate should obtain an IFTA permit and decals through their base state. All states require vehicles with a gross weight exceeding 26,000 to pay tax on fuel consumed. TMTC files for IFTA license and decals in all states.

IRP Plate (Apportion)

Carriers operating in two or more states may obtain apportion plates through their base state. The International Registration Plan (IRP) allows carriers to pay license fees to each state based on the total mileage traveled. TMTC assists in processing apportion applications, supplements and registration renewals.

KYU Number

A KYU number is a tax license number issued for the Kentucky Weight Distance Tax. Carriers traveling in Kentucky with vehicles grossing over 59,999 are subject to the tax. TMTC assists in applying for the KYU number as well as file the quarterly tax reports.

NM Tax ID Permit

New Mexico requires motor carriers to pay tax for each NM mile traveled. If this tax is not paid at the port of entry, a Tax Identification Permit is required and the tax is paid quarterly. TMTC assists in applying for the permit as well as file the quarterly tax reports.

OR Tax ID Permit

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requires all motor carriers operating vehicles in excess of 26,000 lbs on public roads in Oregon to pay weight distance tax. The Motor Carrier Transportation Division in Oregon issues a Weight Receipt and Tax Identifier for each vehicle. TMTC assists in applying for the required items as well as file the quarterly or monthly tax reports.

IRS Form 2290 – Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax

All commercial vehicles with a registered gross weight of 55,000 or above are required to file the annual report and pay tax to the IRS. TMTC prepares the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax return and hand delivers it to the IRS Houston office.

Mileage & Fuel Auditing (Record Management)

All interstate vehicles with apportion registration (IRP) and fuel decals (IFTA) are required by law to maintain mileage documents and fuel receipts. Trucking companies and individuals can take advantage of our record management service. Mileage documents submitted to TMTC on a monthly basis are audited for accuracy, recapped and computerized. We also provide educational materials to assist drivers with required record keeping.

Quarterly IFTA & Mileage Tax Reporting

TMTC files quarterly IFTA and mileage tax reports. Oregon mileage reports may be filed on a monthly basis, depending on the state’s requirement for a particular carrier.

DOT Log Auditing

TMTC assists trucking companies and individuals with DOT Log maintenance.

AR & KS Property Tax Reporting

TMTC assists Trucking companies and individuals with processing Annual Motor Carrier Property Tax reports in the states of Arkansas and Kansas.

Trip & Fuel Permits

TMTC obtains temporary trip and fuel permits in all states, except port of entry states. Carriers that do not have the proper IRP and IFTA licenses must obtain temporary permits. TMTC will fax or email temporary permits to drivers at any location.

Exempt & private Carrier Filings

TMTC obtains permits for carriers transporting commodities exempt from Federal regulation and for private carriers transporting their own commodities.

Name Changes & Reinstatements

TMTC assists trucking companies and individuals with name changes and reinstatements of all authority, licenses and permits.

Insurance & Safety Referrals

TMTC provides trucking insurance and safety referrals upon request.

Auto Title & License Services

Temporary Permits

TMTC applies for temporary registration in Texas for individuals and leasing companies.

Duplicate Titles

TMTC applies for lost titles in all 48 continental United States.

Title Transfers

TMTC transfers titles in all Texas counties and 46 of the 48 continental United States, the exceptions being Mississippi and Colorado. Title transfers in Harris County are processed in person on a daily basis. All other title transfers are processed through priority or overnight mail.

Registration Renewals and Replacements

Registration renewals, replacement stickers and replacement plates for passenger and commercial vehicles are processed in all counties and states, for individuals and fleets of any size. Harris County transactions are processed in person on a daily basis.

Bonded Titles

TMTC applies for bonded titles in all states with a provision for such. We also assist in procuring vehicle bonds.

Dealers & Leasing Companies Welcome!

Regardless of fleet size, TMTC will accommodate your needs! Please use the contact link at the top of this page to reach us in regards to your fleet. We look forward to hearing from you!

Fleet Solutions

Customized Databases

TMTC designs databases especially for large fleet registrations.

Customized Renewal Process

TMTC will develop a customized, smooth process of renewing your fleet’s registration.

Paperless Billing

TMTC uses electronic transmission of fleet data in our paperless billing system.

Updated Registrations Mailed to Drivers

TMTC services can be customized to include mailing of vehicle registrations to individual drivers.

Bulk Rates Available!

TMTC offers customized services to accommodate all fleet sizes. Contact us for details and pricing!

Above: Sheri L. Parrack, Owner/Founder/CEO and daughter Lisa L. Keith - CFO

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