IRP, Inc. provides the following information and updates about motor carrier-related organizations and programs.

• Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
• Performance Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM)
• United Carrier Registration (UCR)
• Cross-Border Trucking Program

Motor Carrier Services Upate newsletter: Fall 2011

Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN)

The CVISN Program provides a framework or architecture that enables the exchange and use of information to improve safety and security, and to conduct business transactions electronically.

Visit CVISN online.

Resources:

• Report: The CVISN Program
• 2010 CVISN Presentation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) established FMCSA to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Activities of FMCSA contribute to ensuring safety in motor carrier operations.

Visit FMCSA online.

Related Articles:

• FMCSA's 2012-2016 Strategic Plan: FMCSA issues its 2012-2016 Strategic Plan. This new plan will serve as a blueprint and guide to further focus the Agency’s efforts and resources to ensure the safest possible commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry. May 9, 2012
• Federal Register Notice, Vol. 76, No. 169: FMCSA Extends Implementation Date for Elimination of the Registrant Only USDOT Number
• Federal Register Notice, Vol. 76, No. 125: FMCSA Seeking Comments on Draft Strategic Plan
• FMCSA Draft 2011-2016 Strategic Plan: Raising the Safety Bar
• FMCSA CSA - Compliance, Safety and Accountability
• FMCSA NPRM- restricted cell phone use

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)

The HVUT is a fee assessed annually on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds.

Visit HVUT online.

Resources:

• HVUT Process
• IRP, Inc. Comments: HVUT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• HVUT Webinar PowerPoint

Related Articles:

• IRS Postpones Due Date of HVUT Form 2290 August 17, 2011
• Temporary Regulations for Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return (HVUT) July 20, 2011

Performance Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM)

PRISM is a cooperative Federal-State safety program developed to reduce commercial vehicle accidents through Registration and Enforcement processes.

Visit PRISM online.

United Carrier Registration (UCR)

Created by federal legislation, the UCR is a system for registering the operators of vehicles engaged in interstate travel.

UCR applies to all operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles, to include all Commercial Motor Vehicle carriers carrying their own goods and products across state lines.

Visit UCR online.

Resources:

• UCR Fee Test Apr. 26, 2010