Consolidation Study for Motor Carrier Services.

摘要

This study aims to facilitate the consolidation of motor carrier services and the enforcement of the laws which assist in the final implementation of functions by the state in order to achieve core Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) compliance. The West Virginia State Legislature found that it is very cumbersome and onerous for motor carrier business entities to obtain the necessary permits, licenses and file the necessary returns, reports and other documents through numerous state agencies, whose offices are scattered both geographically and administratively throughout state government. The lack of centralization of these various state agencies also results in the redundancy of information provided by motor carrier entities to those agencies. The Legislature finds the lack of centralization of these government functions does not encourage the growth and success of this industry in the State.As a result, the West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill No. 4103 during the 2012 Regular Session, which designated the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as the lead agency to develop a plan for the consolidation of motor carrier regulation and taxation responsibilities in the State of West Virginia. The Legislature also found that it would be more cost effective and efficient to all the state agencies and the motor carrier industry to provide these services through consolidated facilities, licensing and permitting processes and electronic information and communication technologies. The legislation also notes the suitability of the DMV because of its role as the lead agency of the West Virginia CVISN project and other interagency motor carrier-related projects. The agents conducting this study have examined the state agencies, divisions, and departments responsible for the delivery of government services and the enforcement of laws pertaining to the commercial vehicle or motor carrier industry, and have provided a report detailing the best options available for consolidation as mandated by H.B. 4103 (2012).