What Is A CVOR And An International Registration Plan (IRP) And How Do I Get My Provincial Authority As A U.S. Highway Carrier (DIY Customs Consulting)

This article is part of the Customs Compliance Guide

In most cases, if your vehicle is plated in Ontario or the U.S. and if your commercial vehicle weighs over 4,500 kg you will require a Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) in order to conduct business within the province of Ontario. Similar to a US DOT or Motor Carrier (MC) number in the U.S. You do not need to register for a CVOR or any other provincial transportation authority if you are already registered in another Canadian province.

For more information on registering for a CVOR, or to register your vehicle(s) with a specific provincial authority, click the links below.

Ontario - Register for a Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR)
Quebec - Register for a Heavy Vehicle Registration (SAAQ)
Manitoba - Register for a Commercial Motor Vehicle Registration (CMV)
Saskatchewan - Register for a Commercial Motor Vehicle Registration (CMV)
Alberta - Register for a Commercial Vehicle Registration (CVR)
British Columbia - Register for a Commercial Transport Permit (CVSE)

Highway carriers will also be required to register for the International Registration Plan (IRP), which is a vehicle registration system for trucks operating inter-jurisdiction between many Canadian provinces and throughout North America. A vehicle is eligible under the IRP if the vehicle is intended for operation in two or more jurisdictions and meets at least one of the following conditions:

registered weight of 11,794 kg or more
three or more axles regardless of weight
has a combined weight of 11,794 kg or more in combination with a trailer or semi-trailer
will be operating in a jurisdiction that requires IRP registration for a particular class or weight of vehicle

To register for an International Registration Plan (IRP), click here.