Cost

Startup costs were $275 and annual recurring costs were $125 for 38 companies enrolled in electronic credentialing.

Cost data associated with electronic credentialing incurred by interstate motor carriers and service bureaus.


2 October 2007
Nationwide; United States


Summary Information

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, EDL 14404. http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/jpodocs/repts_te/14404_files/casesummary.pdf


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Source

Final Report: Economic Analysis and Business Case for Motor Carrier Industry Support of CVISN

Author: V.J. Brown, P. Balducci, and K. Mahadevan (Battelle); D. Murray, W. McDonald, and M. McFadden (ATRI)

Published By: U.S. Department of Transportation

Source Date: 2 October 2007

EDL Number: 14406

URL: http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/30000/30200/30233/14406.htm

System Cost

Startup costs - $275 per carrier (2007)
Annual recurrent costs - $125 per company (2007).

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Cost ID: 2009-00191