MCS-150 update
Every 24 months, by the end of the month set by the last digit of your USDOT number. The next-to-last digit sets odd or even years (49 CFR 390.19). MCS-150 filing, $35.
2027 calendar
2027 Trucking Compliance Deadlines in One Calendar
The filing and testing dates Nebraska carriers track in 2027, in date order. Hand the filings to Diversified Safety & Compliance, and we'll file each one and track the next.
- Weekend Dates Adjusted
- Our Price Beside Each Filing
- Rules Cited
2027 dates, in order
When an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) due date falls on a weekend, the return is due the next business day, and the dates below already reflect that. UCR is Unified Carrier Registration; an MIS report is the drug and alcohol Management Information System summary.
Each January, check the DOT random testing rates for the year. FMCSA's 2026 minimum is 50% for drugs and 10% for alcohol (49 CFR 382.305), and our consortium confirms the 2027 rates when DOT publishes them.
| Date | What's due | How we help |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | 2027 UCR registration and the 2027 IFTA license renewal | UCR registration, $35 service fee; IFTA renewal, $35 |
| Monday, February 1 | IFTA return, fourth quarter of 2026 (January 31 falls on a Sunday) | IFTA filing, $100 a return for 1 to 5 trucks |
| Monday, March 15 | Drug and alcohol MIS report, if FMCSA requests it (49 CFR 382.403) | Prepared by our consortium team from your testing records |
| Friday, April 30 | IFTA return, first quarter | IFTA filing |
| Monday, August 2 | IFTA return, second quarter (July 31 falls on a Saturday) | IFTA filing |
| Tuesday, August 31 | Form 2290 for the July 2027 to June 2028 tax period, for vehicles in use in July | Form 2290, $70 per filing |
| Friday, October 1 | 2028 UCR registration usually opens | UCR registration |
| Monday, November 1 | IFTA return, third quarter (October 31 falls on a Sunday) | IFTA filing |
| Friday, December 31 | 2028 UCR registration and the 2028 IFTA license renewal | UCR, $35; IFTA renewal, $35 |
Deadlines that depend on you
These fall on a different date for every carrier or driver. We track them for each of our customers.
IRP renewal
Your fleet's expiration month, shown on your International Registration Plan (IRP) cab card. Nebraska DMV sends the renewal notice on the 15th of the month before, and online renewal opens 45 days ahead. IRP registration, from $150.
Each driver, every 12 months
An updated motor vehicle record (MVR) with a documented review (49 CFR 391.25) and a limited Clearinghouse query (49 CFR 382.701).
Medical certification
The expiration date the medical examiner set. For CDL drivers, the new certification now reaches the state driving record electronically, which can take several days, so book a DOT physical at our Lincoln or Beatrice clinic at least a week before it runs out.
The consequences, stated plainly
- MCS-150: FMCSA can deactivate your USDOT number, and civil penalties can apply.
- IFTA: a late return draws a penalty even when it shows no tax due, plus interest on any tax owed.
- Medical certification: the driver isn't qualified to drive until a new certification is on record.
- Annual MVR review or Clearinghouse query: a gap an auditor will find, and a driver you can't show is qualified.
For the full list of what a small fleet tracks all year, see our small fleet DOT compliance checklist.
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Take them off your calendar
One yearly price for most dates on this page
For owner-operators with up to 5 drivers and 5 trucks, our 2027 Complete package files your UCR, IFTA returns and license renewal, IRP renewal, Form 2290, and MCS-150 update, tracks every deadline, and includes random testing, annual Clearinghouse queries, annual MVR reviews, and driver files. The UCR fee, IFTA license and decals, and IRP plates and cab cards are included. $1,287 a year for one driver and 1 to 2 trucks, including consortium membership. Non-random tests, DOT physicals, IRP apportioned registration fees, and taxes are extra.
2027 deadline questions
When are 2027 IFTA returns due?
February 1, April 30, August 2, and November 1, 2027. IFTA returns are normally due the last day of the month after each quarter, but January 31, July 31, and October 31 fall on weekends in 2027, so those returns move to the next business day. Our IFTA filing is $100 a return for 1 to 5 trucks.
When is the 2028 UCR due?
By December 31, 2027. Registration for the next year usually opens October 1, and filing early means your UCR is in place before January 1. Our UCR registration service fee is $35, and the UCR fee itself is billed at cost.
When is Form 2290 due in 2027?
August 31, 2027, for vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 lb or more that are in use in July, covering the July 2027 to June 2028 tax period. A vehicle first used later in the period is due by the end of the month after the month it was first used. Our Form 2290 filing is $70; the tax itself is not included.
How do I know when my MCS-150 is due?
Look at your USDOT number. The last digit sets the month: 1 is January, 2 is February, and so on, with 0 for October. The next-to-last digit sets the year: odd digits file in odd-numbered years and even digits in even-numbered years (49 CFR 390.19). Our MCS-150 update is $35.
When does my Nebraska IRP registration renew?
In your fleet's expiration month, which is shown on your cab card. Nebraska DMV sends the renewal notice on the 15th of the month before, and online renewal opens 45 days before expiration. Our IRP renewal is $150 for 1 to 3 trucks, plus $20 for each truck above 3, with apportioned fees billed at cost.
Can you track all of these dates for me?
Yes. We track and file each of these for our customers, one service at a time or all together. Owner-operators with up to 5 drivers and 5 trucks can put most of them on one yearly price with our 2027 Complete package, from $1,287.
Where to go next
- MCS-150 updates: Your biennial update filed on time, $35.
- IRP registration: Apportioned plates and renewals for Nebraska carriers.
- MVR services: Motor vehicle records at hire and every year, reviewed and filed.
- Clearinghouse queries and setup: Full and limited queries, $35 each with FMCSA's fee included.
- DOT physicals: At our Lincoln and Beatrice clinics, from National Registry examiners.
- 2027 owner-operator packages: Testing, driver files, and core filings on one yearly price.
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