An important deadline for truckers in Texas is fast approaching.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is expected to launch its new Texas Motor Carrier Credentialing System this summer. The new system will replace the state’s current Motor Carrier Credentialing System and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing system.
The department said the new system will provide truckers a “modernized way to apply for motor carrier credentials and manage your account.” Some of the features of the new system include:
- Mobile-friendly accessfrom desktops, tablets and smartphones
- Improved system performanceand response time
- 24/7 online accessto manage accounts and conduct business
- Enhanced self-service features, including online document uploads, password resets and account requests
- Expanded account tools, including alerts, notifications, data exports and immediate cab card printing
For carriers who have applied with the state under the current system but have outstanding requirements, those will need to be completed by July 30 in order to be transferred to the new system.
If they are not completed by the deadline, the application will not be transferred to the new system, and you will need to resubmit your application once the new system becomes available.
According to the department, carriers with accepted applications will need to complete their insurance filing with the state and submit payment prior to July 30. The department said you will need to contact your insurance company to obtain your Unique Identifier Number in order to file the required insurance information.
Applications currently under review must also be completed by the July 30 deadline. The department said that those applicants should submit any outstanding information requested to the current system to have their applications accepted. Once that is complete, you will still need to file the required insurance information and submit payment ahead of the deadline. LL
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