6/3/2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In response to soaring diesel fuel costs that are causing financial hardships on many in-state trucking companies, Gov. Joe Manchin has asked the commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles to grant truckers a two-month grace period beyond the standard July 1 expiration date to renew their truck registrations for the next fiscal year.
“The cost of gasoline has had a profound negative effect on our economy and is hitting everybody’s wallets,” Manchin said. “But for our truckers, the cost of diesel fuel is even higher and it’s directly affecting their ability to stay in business. From a state standpoint, there’s not much we can do about the cost of fuel, but we’re trying to find ways to help the trucking industry.
“I understand that the cost of diesel fuel has put our truckers in a real bind, and this two-month extension will offer additional time for them to renew their current registrations, and I hope in a small way to keep their businesses running.”
DMV Commissioner Joseph Cicchirillo announced that the state will extend the expiration for all Class B, apportioned Class BA and Class X motor vehicles for an additional two months. Those registrations that normally expire July 1, 2008, are automatically extended to Sept. 1, 2008. This grace period applies only to the payment for the renewal of Class B, apportioned Class BA and Class X truck registration for vehicles that carry a current vehicle registration.
All U.S. and Canadian law enforcement agencies and other commercial vehicle enforcement agencies will be notified of the extension and requested to honor all West Virginia Class B, apportioned Class BA and Class X motor vehicle cab cards or registration cards with a July 1, 2008, expiration date as a valid registration until Sept. 1, 2008.
Truckers with questions may call the DMV at 1-800-642-9066.
Contact Information
Lara Ramsburg
304-558-2000