During the safety audit, ADOT staff will review the documentation of the motor-carrier operation, including these items:
The safety audit process generally takes two to four hours.
ADOT conducts safety audits at a carrier's principal place of business.
The new entrant motor carrier program applies to all new interstate motor carriers for 18 months after registering with the FMCSA and receiving a USDOT identification number.
The safety audit is an opportunity for new motor carriers to meet with ADOT staff to ensure they have the knowledge and tools needed to comply with federal and state regulations and operate safely. During the safety audit, carriers will work with ADOT staff to review records, understand the safety regulations, and determine if any areas need to be improved to operate in compliance.
You will be required to file an IFTA tax report for each calendar quarter and pay any taxes due. The International Fuel Tax Agreement Manual and reporting instructions explain how to submit reports online.
Yes. If you travel in an IFTA jurisdiction without valid IFTA credentials or a fuel tax permit, you will be subject to a penalty, fine or citation, depending on the individual state's laws. If you enter Arizona without a valid Arizona fuel tax permit or IFTA credentials, you are in violation of a class 2 misdemeanor.
You must purchase fuel tax permits to travel in any IFTA jurisdictions and to return to Arizona. You can purchase an Arizona fuel tax permit at an Arizona Port of Entry or at MVD Commercial Permits.
You will receive one Arizona IFTA license and a set of two decals for each qualified motor vehicle. The license and decals are valid for the calendar year.
A $10 initial filing fee is required when you first apply for your IFTA license. A $10 renewal filing fee is required yearly, for the renewal of your IFTA license.