Cost data associated with electronic credentialing incurred by interstate motor carriers and service bureaus.
Nationwide, United States
Electronic credentialing incurred minimal startup and annual costs for 38 companies involved in interstate commerce. Startup and annual costs were associated with the requirement for a computer interface and technical support, and registration in the electronic credentialing system.
Startup costs for electronic credentialing
|
Element
|
Cost per Carrier
|
|---|---|
| Hardware |
$50
|
| Computer technical support |
$75
|
| Company registration |
$50
|
| System training |
$100
|
| Total startup costs |
$275
|
Recurring annual costs for electronic credentialing
|
Element
|
Cost per Company
|
|---|---|
| Computer technical support |
$75
|
| System training |
$50
|
| Total recurring costs |
$125
|
Notes:
The monetary values are in constant 2007 dollars. These results are also found in the associated summary report, Final Summary Report: CVISN Business Case, October 2007.
Final Report: Economic Analysis and Business Case for Motor Carrier Industry Support of CVISN
Startup costs - $275 per carrier (2007) Annual recurrent costs - $125 per company (2007).
