Trucking: fuel tax, ops guide, trucking business

Question
I just started my trucking business as a owner operator in the state of California, some same I must pay fuel tax if I drive only in ca. some say I don't do I? also IFTA can you tell me about this

Answer
Hi Clay.

If you just run Intrastate, you don't need a IFTA or DI license.  If you run Interstate, you'll need an IFTA license.  California is always different than every other state in regards to trucking.  I believe that you don't have a fuel tax for intrastate, but it falls under the "heavy vehicle use tax" when your Intrastate.

I've attached a couple of links, and to be 100% sure, contact the California DOT and "Board of Equalization".  The "Board" takes care of fuel taxes in California.  Their number is 916-322-9669.

http://www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/mciftafaqs.htm#1

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/trucksize/ops-guide/fueltax.htm

Good Luck!

Bob Stephens