Maine Motor Carrier Manual
(Revised February 2007)
This manual explains how to comply with the requirements of the International Registration Plan (IRP) in the State of Maine, fuel tax reporting including the International Fuel Tax Agreement, Single State Registration and Operating Authority.
This manual covers basic information relative to IRP registration in the State of Maine. However, it is impossible to anticipate every situation. Anyone who requires more information should telephone or visit the Motor Carrier Service (MCS) office in Augusta. All IRP work must be completed through the IRP Unit in Augusta.
Maine Motor Carrier Manual
Table of Contents
What is the IRP?
How the IRP works
When to Apportion Vehicles
Exempt Vehicles
How Fees are Apportioned
How to Determine a Base Jurisdiction
Application and Forms
Enforcement
New Registrations
Renewals
Supplemental Applications
Miscellaneous Fees
Supporting Documents
Payment of Bill
Temporary Registrations/Additions/Transfers
Special Types of Operations
Mileage Records/Reports
Audits
Credits and Refunds
PRISM Overview
PRISM Benefits
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
ICC Exempt and Intrastate For Hire Carriers
DOT Number
Safety Rules
Pilot Vehicles
Appendices
- IRP Jurisdictions and Trip Permits
- Motor Vehicle Branch Offices
- Motor Carrier Glossary of Terms
- Permit Service Companies
- Individual Vehicle Mileage and Fuel Report (.pdf)
Individual Vehicle Mileage and Fuel Report (.xls)
- Mileage Chart/Notes for Map
- Reciprocity Chart and Gross Vehicle Weight by Jurisdiction
- Fuel Tax Licensing and Trip Permits
- SSRS State/Forms
- IRP Schedules and Instructions
- Maine Carrier Safety Rules
- IFTA Application/Notes
Mailing Address
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Motor Carrier Services
29 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0029
(When writing, please reference the appropriate unit: IRP, PRISM, IFTA, SSRS)
Office Location
101 Hospital Street (Route 9)
Across from Augusta Mental Health Institute
Augusta, East Side
Telephone
1-800-499-8606 in State (IRP only)
(207) 624-9000 ext. 52135
FAX: (207) 624-9086
TTY: (207) 624-9105
E-Mail: francis.fox@maine.gov
