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Compliance Calendar
Browser-only trucking compliance calendar planner for IFTA, UCR, IRP, biennial update, and review reminders.
Sources: FMCSA, IFTA Inc., IRP Inc., and UCR Plan. Last source-checked: 2026-05-06.
Enter basic planning information to generate an educational checklist. No input is saved.
Tool Notes
- IFTA returns follow a fixed quarterly schedule across all member jurisdictions: Q1 by April 30, Q2 by July 31, Q3 by October 31, Q4 by January 31 of the following year. The calendar uses these standard dates as planning references — verify with the base jurisdiction if a due date falls near a weekend or holiday.
- UCR registration for a given calendar year typically opens in October of the prior year. The calendar shows a reminder tied to the year selected, but the exact opening date varies. Check plan.ucr.gov for the current registration window.
- IRP renewal dates vary widely by base jurisdiction and vehicle. Many states tie the renewal to the plate expiration month, which can be any month of the year and varies by vehicle. The calendar cannot show a specific IRP renewal date — it creates a general reminder to verify with the base jurisdiction DMV.
- The FMCSA biennial update (MCS-150) runs on a rolling 24-month clock from the last filing date, not from a fixed calendar date. The calendar creates a general reminder — check your actual last filing date in the FMCSA SAFER system to determine when your next update is due.
- The planning calendar shows approximate dates for planning purposes. Weekends, state holidays, and base-jurisdiction-specific procedures can all affect actual due dates. Do not use these planning dates as filing deadlines without verifying with the responsible agency.
- The tool does not store selections. Closing or reloading the page resets all checkboxes and year inputs. Print the calendar output if you need a reference outside this page.
- Use the calendar's output as a trigger for verification, not as a confirmed deadline. Each planning date shown should prompt a specific action: logging into the IFTA base-jurisdiction portal, checking plan.ucr.gov for the registration window, calling the base-jurisdiction DMV to confirm the IRP plate expiration month, or searching FMCSA SAFER for the last MCS-150 filing date.
- The IRP renewal reminder is intentionally generic because IRP renewal dates are vehicle-specific and can fall in any month of the year. The calendar creates a general annual reminder — the actual renewal date is on the current cab card or in the base-jurisdiction IRP portal. Carriers with multiple vehicles in different IRP registration months may have staggered renewal windows throughout the year.
- The biennial update reminder is a planning flag, not a deadline. The actual FMCSA biennial update due date is 24 months from the last MCS-150 filing — check the exact date in FMCSA SAFER before relying on the calendar's estimate. FMCSA flags overdue carriers in the SAFER system, and a delinquent USDOT status can trigger out-of-service enforcement during roadside inspections.
Related Guide
Official Sources
- How do you complete a biennial update? Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · federal-government · accessed 2026-05-06
Use for biennial update educational references; direct users to FMCSA for current process.
- IFTA, Inc. Carrier Information International Fuel Tax Association, Inc. · official-organization · accessed 2026-05-06
Use for IFTA educational pages and prompts to contact base jurisdiction.
- IRP Registration International Registration Plan, Inc. · official-organization · accessed 2026-05-06
Use for IRP overview pages and terminology.
- Unified Carrier Registration Plan UCR Plan · official-organization · accessed 2026-05-06
Use for UCR overview, registration, and annual renewal prompts.
FAQ
Is this an official compliance calendar?
No. It generates planning reminders based on common deadline patterns for IFTA, UCR, IRP, and FMCSA biennial updates. Official filing deadlines are set by the base jurisdiction and the responsible agency — this calendar is a starting point for organizing what to verify, not a substitute for agency-issued deadlines.
Can IFTA due dates vary by jurisdiction?
The standard IFTA quarterly due dates are consistent across member jurisdictions. Variation comes from what happens when a due date falls on a weekend or holiday — some base jurisdictions shift to the next business day, others do not. Verify the accepted deadline with the base jurisdiction for any quarter where the standard date falls near a weekend or holiday.
How does the IRP renewal work — why can't the calendar show a specific date?
IRP renewal is tied to the plate expiration date, which is set by the base jurisdiction and can be any month of the year. It also varies by vehicle within the same fleet. The calendar creates a general reminder; the actual renewal month is on the cab card or in the base jurisdiction's IRP portal.
When is my FMCSA biennial update due?
The biennial update (MCS-150) is due every 24 months from the date of the last update — not from a fixed calendar date. Log into the FMCSA Unified Registration System or check your record in SAFER to find the last filing date, then add 24 months. FMCSA will flag carriers with overdue updates in the SAFER system.
Is anything saved?
No. The tool runs entirely in the browser. Selections and year inputs are cleared when the page closes or reloads. Use your browser's print function or take a screenshot to keep the calendar output.