Commercial Vehicle Operations for Arizona Roles and Responsibilities

StakeholderRole and Responsibility
ADOTEnsure all relevant and applicable data security laws and regulations are being followed, and that data is secure.
ADOT ECD checks commercial vehicles at fixed ports of entry to the State and through mobile enforcement for compliance, weight, and safety laws, including laws relating to the transportation of hazardous materials.
ADOT ECD is responsible for CVO Weigh in Motion (WIM) activities in the State of Arizona including international border weigh in motion.
Secure, monitor, maintain, and control all ADOT field equipment
ADOT ECD utilizes certified peace officers to enforce transportation and commercial vehicle related laws and regulations.
Exchanges data and information with non transportation agencies such as the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Criminal Justice Information Systems.
Gather information from stakeholders and Maintain Statewide ITS Architecture every 3–5 years or as needed.
Interface with commercial vehicle driver to include routes, property credentials and weather conditions.
Notify enforcement agencies of credential and other criminal violations.
Participate in electronic credentialing and safety screening programs.
Receive and store information on commercial vehicle violations from enforcement agencies for processing credentials.
ADOT Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) handles medical certificate issues as they concern commercial drivers. They have an international fuel tax agreement (IFTA). They are a member of the IRP plan and participate in the IRP Clearing House. MVD Motor Carrier Services administers the IFTA and IRP programs. MVD also administers the CDL program. ECD provides enforcement for these programs through the fixed and mobile port operations.
ADOT Motor Vehicle Division registers commercial vehicles. They also provide licenses to drivers and plates to the vehicles.
ADOT ECD Inspects vehicles to ensure their legality and identifies stolen vehicles and vehicle parts. They provide internal investigations, fraud investigations, and other investigative services.
Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS)Secure, monitor, maintain, and control all DPS field equipment
A laptop based system to conduct roadside safety inspections by DPS.
Through the DPS Commercial Vehicle Division, assure the safety of the motoring public by enforcing Federal Carrier Safety Regulations. Primary functions include inspections, vehicle weight enforcement, and traffic enforcement.
Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange collects snapshots for interstate and intrastate carriers, vehicles, and drivers. CVO administration, in place through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Enforces rules and regulations governing the safety operations of motor carriers, shippers and vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Designated as the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Lead Agency.
Ensure all relevant and applicable data security laws and regulations are being followed, and that data is secure.
CVO division of DPS operates and monitors electronic credentialing and safety screening programs.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Agency (FMSCA)Develops and enforces data–driven regulations that balance motor carrier (truck and bus companies) safety with efficiency.
Participate in electronic credentialing and safety screening programs.
Allow the roadside inspector to select vehicles and/or drivers for inspection based on the number of prior carrier inspections, as well as carrier, vehicle, and driver safety and credential historical information.
Provide carrier, vehicle, and driver safety and credential information to fixed and mobile roadside inspection stations.
Partners with stakeholders including Federal, State, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, safety groups, and organized labor on efforts to reduce bus and truck–related crashes.
Financial InstitutionsEnsure all relevant and applicable data security laws and regulations are being followed, and that data is secure.
Accept and process payment of fees to the commercial vehicle administration center
Accept financial information from motor carriers and process to facilitate payment for commercial fees.
International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA)National clearinghouse designed to allocate fuel taxes between multiple states for motor carrier activities across jurisdictional lines.
Ensure all relevant and applicable data security laws and regulations are being followed, and that data is secure.
Performs IFTA dispute resolution for member entities.
Provides a forum for carriewrs to resolve compliance issues with a jurisdiction.
International Registration Plan, Inc.Ensure all relevant and applicable data security laws and regulations are being followed, and that data is secure.
Develop and maintains many information systems that facilitate the electronic exchange of driver, vehicle, and identity information between organizations.
AAMVA represents the state and provincial officials in the United States and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws.
Develop model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety.
Operates the IRP Clearinghouse
Private Commercial CarriersReceive pass/pull–in messages from roadside check facilities in audible or visual form.
Ensure all relevant and applicable data security laws and regulations are being followed, and that data is secure.
Set up routes, pay necessary taxes, obtain and maintain proper credentials.
Respond to electronic cargo lock tag (if so equipped) to roadside check facilities.
Respond to requests to provide data accumulated on–board the vehicle to roadside check facilities for inspection including driver logs, electronic identifiers, credentials and other screening data.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Ensure all relevant and applicable data security laws and regulations are being followed, and that data is secure.
Assist, as appropriate, in visual observation of CVO credentialing and safety matters