IRP processing changes from MTO to ServiceOntario The Minister of Transportation for Ontario (MTO) has announced that Service Ontario will be taking over processing the International Registration Plan (IRP) to 16 Service Ontario centers. This begins March 3, 2025. The press release from the MTO says this change is to align with other vehicle [...]
Be vigilant as there many evolving scams targeting new carriers and brokers setting up operating authorities So, you are starting up a new business and you think the hard part is getting your operating authorities set up. Well while that is not easy, it is compounded by the amount of fraudulent and misleading marketing [...]
U.S. Customs Transponders fee increase October will be the beginning of a fee increase on U.S. Customs Transponders. The fees are jumping from $418.27 to $752.85 USD annually. This increase is also happening to single trips which were $14.24 and will now be charged at $19.60. So, brace yourselves for a huge jump when [...]
Payment method is about to change for fourth quarter KYU taxes Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is changing up how you will file your fourth quarter Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) tax. Starting January 1st, 2025, all payments will need to be done through the Motor Carrier Portal at https://drive.ky.gov/Motor-Carriers/Pages/KYU.aspx Through the portal you will be able [...]
Email pretending to be FMCSA targets carriers A fraudulent email posing as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been seen circulating. This new attempt at phishing looks very convincing using the FMCSA’s header. The email requests that you submit your Certificate of Insurance and driver’s licence. An image of the email is shown [...]
AB farmers exempt from MELT with a restricted Class 1 licence Alberta has changed its Class 1 licence structure to now include a restricted Class 1 level. This restricted Class 1 is intended for farmers and their immediate family and exempts them from having to complete the provinces mandatory entry level training (MELT) program [...]
BC introduces mandatory speed limiters and in-cab warning devices BC is introducing two new safety measures: 1) Speed limiters which will be effective April 5, 2024; 2) In-cab warning devices effective June 1, 2024. First new measure: Speed Limiters In an effort to increase safety measures BC has announced that on April 5, 2024 [...]
Watch out New Carriers! Scam emails imitating the FMCSA are being sent around. Watch out! A new scam targeting new carriers has been found. This new scam is imitating the FMCSA mandatory new entrant audit. This is an actual audit that all newcomers will be expected to complete within the first 18 months of [...]
CBSA introduces CARM for importers. Register before May 2024 Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has introduced its Assessment and Revenue Management system or CARM. This is to make importing goods into Canada more efficient and streamlined. Private Carriers bringing commercial goods into Canada will definitely want to take a look as it is most [...]
FMCSA has a new login portal for users If you use the FMCSA government portal for any of your business, you will need to update how you login to access your services and account. Going forward you will access the portal through a Login.Gov account instead of your current FMCSA portal username and password. [...]
