Missouri Laws and Incentives for Fleet Purchaser/Manager
The list below contains summaries of all Missouri laws and incentives related to Fleet Purchaser/Manager.
State Incentives
State Fleet Biodiesel Fuel Use Incentive
The Missouri Biodiesel Fuel Revolving Fund uses the money generated by the sale of Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) credits to cover the incremental cost of purchasing fuel containing biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20) for state fleet vehicle use. (Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 414.407)
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
Any vehicle equipped with qualified idle reduction technology may exceed the state's gross and axle weight limits by up to 400 pounds to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction technology. The vehicle operator must be able to provide proof of the weight of the idle reduction technology and that it is fully functional at all times. (Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 304.180)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Emissions Inspection Exemption
Vehicles that are powered exclusively by electricity, including low-speed vehicles; hydrogen; or fuels other than gasoline that are exempt from motor vehicle emissions inspection under federal regulation are exempt from state emissions inspection requirements. (Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 643.315)
Utility/Private Incentives
Natural Gas Fleet Services - Clean Energy
Clean Energy Fuels offers services to the natural gas vehicle industry that include competitive compressed natural gas pricing for larger fleet customers, as well as alternative fuel vehicle financing.
Point of Contact
Blake Littauer
Market Manager for Alternative Fuels
Clean Energy Fuels
Phone: (505) 554-6215
blittauer@cleanenergyfuels.com
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Decal
The $0.17 per gallon state motor fuel tax does not apply to passenger vehicles, certain buses, or commercial vehicles that are powered by an alternative fuel. The owners or operators of such vehicles are required to pay an annual alternative fuel decal fee as follows (certain restrictions apply):
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Type of Vehicle | Decal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 18,000 pounds (lbs.) or less | Passenger, School Bus, or Commercial | $75 |
| 18,000 lbs.-36,000 lbs. | Farm or Farming Transportation with an 'F' License Plate | $100 |
| 18,000 lbs.-36,000 lbs. | Passenger-Carrying and Other Motor Vehicles | $150 |
| 36,000 lbs. or more | Farm or Farming Transportation with an 'F' License Plate | $250 |
| 36,000 lbs. or more | All Other Motor Vehicles | $1,000 |
A vehicle that requires an alternative fuel decal may not operate on state highways without a valid decal. No person may fuel an AFV with liquefied petroleum gas (propane) or natural gas unless the vehicle has a valid decal. Motor vehicles licensed as historic vehicles that are powered by alternative fuels are exempt from the motor fuels tax as well as the alternative fuel decal requirement.
(Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 142.803 and 142.869)
Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways
A low-speed vehicle is defined as a four-wheeled vehicle with a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour (mph) that is manufactured in compliance with safety standards specified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. A low-speed vehicle may not operate on a street or highway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. (Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 304.029)
Biodiesel Use Requirement
At least 75% of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) vehicles and heavy equipment that use diesel fuel must be fueled with biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20), if such fuel is commercially available. The blended biodiesel fuel will be considered commercially available if the incremental purchase cost is not more than $0.25 compared to conventional diesel fuel. To the maximum extent practicable, MoDOT may obtain funding for the incremental cost of the blended biodiesel fuel from the state's Biodiesel Fuel Revolving Fund. (Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 414.407 and 414.365)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition and Alternative Fuel Use Requirements
A state agency that operates a vehicle fleet consisting of 15 vehicles or more must ensure that at least 50% of new vehicles purchased over a defined biennial period are capable of operating using an alternative fuel. Excess acquisitions of AFVs may be credited towards future biennial goals. If a state agency fails to meet a biennial acquisition goal, purchases of any non-AFVs are not permitted until the goals are met or an exemption or goal reduction has been granted. In addition, 30% of the fuel purchased annually for use in operating state fleet vehicles must be alternative fuels. (Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 414.400 and 414.410)