A CVOR operator (carrier) is the person responsible for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Operators are responsible for all the drivers and vehicles in their operation, including:

• the conduct of the driver
  employing qualified and licensed drivers
  monitoring the safety performance of drivers, including hours of service
  resolving driver safety issues when they are identified
• the mechanical safety condition of the vehicle
• keeping vehicles in good, safe condition at all times
• ensuring that daily and annual/semi-annual inspections are completed
  the shipping of goods or passengers in the vehicle
• ensuring load security
  keeping records on file (e.g. vehicle repairs, kilometres travelled per year, annual inspection reports, etc.)

The CVOR system monitors an operator’s safety record over a 2-year period.

The CVOR record contains information such as:

• operator information (e.g. fleet size, kilometres travelled, commodity transported, overall violation rate, Safety Rating)
• convictions
• reportable collisions
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety inspections
  ministry interventions (e.g. letters, interviews, audits and sanctions)
• The CVOR certificate identifies the operator and contains a unique 9-digit ID number. The certificate (or a copy) must be carried in each commercial motor vehicle operated under the CVOR certificate.
• Operators must surrender the certificate when requested by an MTO enforcement officer or police officer for inspection purposes.