FleetCollect has launched a mobile application designed to automate International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) mileage tracking for motor carriers, addressing significant compliance challenges in the trucking industry. The software uses GPS technology to detect state border crossings in real-time, replacing error-prone manual methods that cost carriers thousands in missed fuel tax credits annually.
Motor carriers operating commercial vehicles across state lines must file quarterly IFTA reports with their base jurisdiction, with the Q1 2026 deadline approaching on April 30, 2026. Inaccurate mileage reporting can trigger IFTA audits that examine four years of records and carry penalties up to $50 per day for late filings plus additional assessments for underreported fuel taxes. This regulatory environment creates substantial financial risk for carriers relying on traditional tracking methods.
"Owner-operators using manual tracking consistently undercount state-line crossings, especially on multi-stop routes," said Herman Armstrong, founder of FleetCollect. "Our GPS tracking captures every jurisdiction change automatically. One customer recovered $3,200 in fuel tax credits after their first quarter using the app." The company provides additional resources through its free IFTA tax calculator available on their website.
The FleetCollect IFTA mileage tracking app features automatic GPS-based state and province border detection, one-tap trip initiation with 30-day background tracking, fuel purchase logging with location and price capture, and quarterly IFTA report generation for all 48 IFTA member jurisdictions. The platform supports operations across U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces, providing comprehensive coverage for North American trucking operations.
Available now for iPhone and Android devices, pricing starts at $9 per month for solo owner-operators, with fleet plans for carriers with multiple drivers at $5 per truck. Beyond individual operators, FleetCollect supports dispatchers, bookkeepers, and accountants who file IFTA on behalf of trucking clients. The web dashboard provides access to trip data, fuel logs, and completed IFTA reports across multiple carrier accounts, reducing quarterly filing time from hours to minutes.
This technological solution arrives as the trucking industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and operational complexity. By automating what has traditionally been a manual, error-prone process, FleetCollect addresses a critical pain point for carriers of all sizes. The platform's ability to generate audit-ready quarterly reports provides carriers with greater confidence in their compliance posture while potentially recovering significant tax credits through more accurate tracking.
