Frequently Asked Questions
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What is factoring?
What is the difference between recourse and non-recourse factoring?
What are Partners Funding factoring fees?
How long does it take to get paid?
Do I have to factor all of my invoices?
Does Partners Funding have a monthly minimum?
How long does it take to get set up with Partners Funding?
How do I know if my customers are credit-worthy?
What paperwork will Partners Funding require when purchasing my invoices?
Will Partners Funding require original proof of delivery to purchase invoices?
I am a new trucking company. Can I factor with Partners Funding?
Are there set up fees with Partners Funding?
Does Partners Funding have a fuel card?
Is it a lengthy process to sign up?
How long does approval take?
I am a new business without much history. Is factoring right for me?
How will my customers be treated?
Does Partners Funding compete with banks?
What are the requirements for factoring?
What if my company had a financial loss last year?
Is it expensive to factor?
Is factoring a loan?
Are there issues that can lengthen the application process?
Is factoring relevant for both invoicing to businesses and individuals?
IFTA & quarterly fuel & mileage tax reporting
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is an agreement among jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. IFTA simplifies the reporting of miles traveled and fuel used by motor carriers operating in more than one jurisdiction. A carrier receives an IFTA license and 2 decals for each qualified vehicle it operates from their base state. The carrier is then responsible for filing a quarterly fuel tax return. This tax return is used to determine the net fuel tax owed or tax credited to the carriers. The carrier also distributes taxes between the states and Canadian provinces.
IFTA tax is required for motor vehicles used, designed, or maintained for the transportation of persons or property with:
- 2 axles and a registered gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds, or
- 3 or more axles regardless of weight, or
- Is used in combination and the weight of the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds
Feel free to contact Great Plains to learn more about our Fuel Tax Services!
IRP/Prorate registration
The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a registration agreement between jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. It allows vehicles traveling in two or more jurisdictions to register with their base state rather than registering with each jurisdiction the vehicle travels. Qualified vehicles are any power unit that:
- Has two axles and a gross weight or registered gross weight over 26,000 pounds; or
- Has three or more axles regardless of weight; or
- Is used in combination and the weight of the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds.
Mileage account applications, supplements, and renewals
USDOT applications & updates
USDOT numbers are issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). USDOT numbers serve as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, accident investigations and inspections.
- A USDOT number is required for vehicles that travel interstate, haul cargo or have passengers and meet 1 or more of the following criteria:
- A gross vehicle weight rating or gross combined weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater, or
- Designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation, or
- Designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers (including the driver) and is not used to transport passengers for compensation, or
- Transports hazardous materials
Carriers who only travel intrastate are required to obtain a USDOT number if transporting hazardous materials or traveling intrastate in a state requiring an intrastate DOT number.
Intrastate authority applications
FMCSA for-hire and brokerage authority applications
Process agent filings
A process agent is a representative in each state to whom court documents can be served to should a proceeding be brought against a carrier, broker or freight forwarder. A process agent filing is required for carriers operating interstate or hauling federally regulated commodities under a federal authority (MC permit).
- Under the new Unified Carrier Registration System, all motor carriers of property and passengers will be required to have a process agent filing.
Unified Carriers Registration (UCR)
IRS 2290 HVUT filings
As required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) the Excise Tax Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) return is used to calculate the total road use tax due on vehicles registered for a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or greater. The form is also used to report vehicles where the tax is suspended; those vehicles operating 5,000 miles or less or agricultural vehicles traveling 7,500 miles or less. The HVUT tax period is July 1 through June 30.
- A copy of the HVUT Schedule 1 stamped "received/paid" by the IRS is required as proof of payment of the HVUT and must be presented in order to obtain vehicle registration.
Sole proprietor EIN applications
Minnesota commercial vehicle title transfers
All vehicles owned by Minnesota residents or Minnesota-based IRP carriers require a Minnesota title.
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Vehicles that will be IRP registered and are purchased from a Minnesota licensed dealer require the dealer to file a title application, including sales tax payment.
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Out of state or private purchase title application should be filed via the IRP plate application.
In both cases, sales tax will be calculated based on the IRP fleet miles.
Minnesota secretary of state assumed name registration & renewals
a) Any sole proprietor conducting business in Minnesota under a name that does not contain the full name of the individual must file a Certificate of Assumed Name with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
b) Any business entity (corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, etc.) conducting business in Minnesota under a name other than the exact legal name of the entity must file a Certificate of Assumed Name with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
After filing an application, the secretary of state issues a Certificate of Assumed Name that must be published for 2 consecutive issues in the county where the principal place of business is located. Certificates of Assumed Name are valid for 10 years.