IRP: The International Registration Plan (IRP) is an agreement among U.S. states and Canadian provinces that allows apportioned registration of vehicles that travel in multiple jurisdictions, with fees based on miles driven in each.
Why it matters to owner operators
IRP gives you one apportioned plate and cab card for multi-state travel. Accurate mileage records matter at renewal.
Example
A carrier registers its truck under IRP in its base state and reports miles by jurisdiction to calculate registration fees.
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Compliance & Safety: Getting set up and staying compliant keeps your truck earning. We help new carriers with broker setup packets and certificates of insurance. Talk to our dispatch team or browse the full trucking glossary.
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