GIER Registration Process
With the launch of GIER on Dec.9, IEPs may begin registering equipment in the GIER system. Click here to view the steps for activating your GIER account
NEWS
FMCSA Issues Roadability Rule Amendments
CALVERTON, MD, January 20, 2010 — On December 18, 2009, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the release of several technical amendments and responses to petitions to the final roadability rule. Importantly, the deadline for formal submission of Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (396.11 & 396.12) and Driver Vehicle Examination Reports (396.9) has been extended until June 30, 2010. All other provisions of the December 17, 2009, compliance date will remain unchanged.
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GIER Officially 'open for business' on Dec. 9
Virtual Solution Will Streamline Roadability Compliance
CALVERTON, MD, December 10, 2009 — Following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) approval in November, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has officially launched its Global Intermodal Equipment Registry (GIER). This equipment-marking alternative was developed by IANA with the support of both intermodal industry partners and roadside enforcement agencies. GIER eliminates the need to physically capture and mark intermodal equipment in order to meet the roadability compliance guidelines.
Intermodal equipment is registered in GIER using the existing alphanumeric equipment marking, the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the vehicle registration (license plate number). GIER provides a searchable database that links these commonly found equipment marks to the Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP) responsible for the equipment. This includes identification of the newly required IEP DOT number.
In order to identify the appropriate IEP, the roadability regulation initially offered four physical options for marking intermodal equipment. The industry petitioned FMCSA for reconsideration of the final roadability rule. As a result, the agency announced last month that it will amend the regulations to allow a fifth technology based intermodal equipment marking alternative. “After months of waiting, I am glad that we finally are able to provide this streamlined, cost-saving compliance solution to the intermodal industry” said IANA President and CEO Joni Casey.
It is estimated that GIER will save the intermodal industry approximately $60 million dollars. As an added benefit, GIER provides the critical IEP information needed to enable electronic processing of Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) also required by the FMCSA’s final roadability regulations. Separately, IANA has developed electronic DVIR processing capabilities that are currently available for industry use in advance of the December 17, 2009 compliance deadline.
IEPs may begin registering their equipment in GIER by visiting GierRegistry.com and following the registration instructions. Based on ongoing discussions with IEPs, IANA estimates that over 300,000 pieces of intermodal equipment will be registered within the first month of GIER operations.
WHAT IS GIER?
- GIER is an industry-sponsored virtual technology alternative to the intermodal equipment marking options that were mandated in the Section 390.21, Part 390 of the final “roadability” regulations issued under Docket No. FMCSA-2005-23315. Click here for a briefing on IEP and Motor Carrier responsibilities under the roadability regulations.
- Using the existing unique alpha-numeric control numbers (currently appearing on equipment), GIER correlates your equipment to the newly required intermodal equipment provider (IEP) DOT number.
- Developed by IANA in conjunction with other industry trade associations, GIER is a technology driven solution to link intermodal equipment to the responsible IEP.
Why register your equipment in GIER
- GIER saves cost by using technology to avoid the physical capturing and remarking of intermodal equipment to meet the regulatory requirements.
- GIER also provides the critical IEP information needed to enable electronic processing of Driver Vehicle Inspection Report(s) (DVIR) in order to meet the FMCSA regulations.
How do I register my equipment in GIER?
How much does it cost?
- The IANA Board of Directors, for any given calendar year, will determine the fee level. For 2010, the annual GIER registration fees will be:
- IANA Member Companies: $0.85 per unit
- Non – IANA Member Companies $1.00 per unit
- GIER registration fees are billed quarterly in arrears (Annual Fee x .25 x Number of Total Active Units)
Who should I contact for more information?
| GIER Contact (Primary): | GIER Contact (Technical): |
| Dennis Monts | Debbie Sasko |
| Dennis.Monts@Intermodal.org | Debbie.Sasko@Intermodal.org |
| 301.982.3400 Ext. 368 | 301.982.3400 Ext. 352 |