摘要: |
The Electronic One-Stop System (EOSS) used in this credential test was designed to replace current normal credentialling procedures with a personal computer-based electronic method that allows users to prepare, apply for, and obtain certain types of vehicle credentials widely used in interstate motor carrier operations. The purpose of this credential test is to evaluate motor carrier electronic credentialling potential for future national deployment. The EOSS software is Windows-based and designed for personal computer models generally available in industry today. The three interstate credentials used for this test were the International Registration Plan (IRP), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Single State Registration Systems (SSRS). Fifteen companies composed of eight for-hire carrier, three private fleet operators, two equipment leasing offices, and two service agents participated in this test. All participants are interstate operators. Seven companies were based in Texas, five in Arkansas, and three in Colorado. Their activity throughout the test was observed and monitored by an independent evaluation team composed of representatives from the Transportation Management Program (Arkansas State University) in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Booz-Allen & Hamilton in Washington, D.C. |