Doing Business in Maryland

• Web resources to help decision makers and fleet managers regarding motor carrier business in and with the State of Maryland.

The Maryland Motor Carrier Handbook

• Your best source for rules and regulations on motor carriers and other commercial vehicle operators in Maryland.

IRP Manual

• Provides basic information needed when preparing applications for registration and other information about how the International Registration Plan works in Maryland.

The two links above open Adobe Acrobat versions of the Handbook and the IRP Manual.

IFTA Filing

• The Comptroller of Maryland website for IFTA E-file. This is a free service that allows a Maryland-based IFTA carrier to quickly and accurately file their quarterly IFTA report using a computer that has an Internet connection.
• List of Comptroller Office's Local Taxpayer Services Offices (branches)

Truck Weigh and Inspection Stations

• List of the Truck Weigh and Inspection Stations throughout Maryland.

Truck Route Restrictions

• Up to date information on Interstates, U.S. highways, State highways, and local area restrictions for trucks in Maryland.

Major Construction Projects

• Information regarding major projects including the I-95 Express Toll Lanes and the Bay Bridge re-decking

State Highway Administration

Maryland Transportation Authority

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Re-decking

Preventive Maintenance Program Handbook

• Details on the vehicle inspection program that is required on all commercial vehicles at least every 12 months or 25,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Hauling Permits & SHA Resources

• Information about hauling permits, including Oversize / Overweight permits, with links to services on the State Highway Administration's web site.

Maryland Commercial Vehicle Law

Federal Commercial Vehicle Law

• Regulations regarding commercial motor vehicles and drivers are found in the Maryland Vehicle Law (M/V Law), the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).

Truck Idling Regulations by State

• The American Trucking Research Institute publishes a compendium of current idling regulations by state, which is provided for free in two different PDF formats.