Wall calendar · Checked October 16, 2026
2027 compliance calendar
One sheet for the year’s federal filing dates. Write your own due dates in the blanks.

2027 filing dates
- IFTA return, Q4 2026 (Oct–Dec)
Normally due Jan 31, which falls on a Sunday in 2027, so the next business day applies.
IFTA R960 (opens in a new tab) - IFTA return, Q1 2027 (Jan–Mar)IFTA R960 (opens in a new tab)
- IFTA return, Q2 2027 (Apr–Jun)
Normally due Jul 31, which falls on a Saturday in 2027.
IFTA R960 (opens in a new tab) - Form 2290 (heavy vehicle use tax)
For vehicles first used in July 2027, the start of the July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028 period. Vehicles first used later are due the last day of the month after first use.
IRS i2290 (opens in a new tab) - IFTA return, Q3 2027 (Jul–Sep)
Normally due Oct 31, which falls on a Sunday in 2027.
IFTA R960 (opens in a new tab) - UCR registration for 2028
Register and pay before January 1 of the registration year to avoid enforcement. Use only ucr.gov.
UCR Plan (opens in a new tab)
Next up: the IFTA return for Q4 2027 is due Monday, January 31, 2028.
- IFTA: if a due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the next business day is the due date. Holidays vary by jurisdiction, so check with your base jurisdiction.
- CVSA inspection campaigns (International Roadcheck, Operation Safe Driver Week, Brake Safety Week) are not listed because CVSA has not yet announced 2027 dates. It says they will be posted at the end of 2026.
Your own due dates
These depend on your drivers and trucks, so the printout leaves space to write them in.
| Item | How often | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Driver medical cards | Up to 24 months each | 49 CFR 391.45 |
| Annual vehicle inspection | Each vehicle, at least once every 12 months | 49 CFR 396.17 |
| Driving record (MVR) review | Each driver, at least once every 12 months | 49 CFR 391.25 |
| Clearinghouse annual query | All drivers, at least once per year | 49 CFR 382.701(b) |
| IRP renewal | Month set by your base jurisdiction | Your base jurisdiction |
Summary only. The regulation controls. Verify at the source. Not legal advice.
Sources
- IFTA Articles of Agreement, R960 (due dates) (opens in a new tab)
- IRS: Instructions for Form 2290 (opens in a new tab)
- Unified Carrier Registration Plan (opens in a new tab)
- CVSA: Brake safety campaigns (2027 dates pending) (opens in a new tab)
- 49 CFR 391.45, 391.25, 396.17, 382.701 (eCFR) (opens in a new tab)