IRP Apportioned Plate Display Requirements
International Registration Plan · Canada
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International Registration Plan — International Registration Plan
Vehicles registered under the IRP generally display the apportioned registration plate issued by the base jurisdiction, valid across all member jurisdictions.
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IRP plates have a cab card (the certificate) and a special plate. Both should be current and the cab card should be in the vehicle at all times.
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Apportioned plate on power unit rear
Current IRP cab card in vehicle
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FMCSA — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
US Department of Transportation · March 2026
FMCSA regulates commercial vehicles entering the US. Canadian carriers need USDOT numbers, MC authority, and compliant vehicle markings for cross-border operations.
USDOT Number Requirements — 49 CFR Part 390
US Electronic Code of Federal Regulations · March 2026
49 CFR Part 390 defines USDOT number display requirements: minimum letters legible from 50 feet, contrasting colour, on both sides of the power unit.
CBSA — Canada Border Services Agency Commercial
CBSA · March 2026
CBSA commercial regulations for cross-border trucking. Covers pre-arrival manifests, customs bonds, and documentation requirements.
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