96510.docx

May 10, 1996
Edward A. Lyons, Controller
Information Communication Services, Inc.
dba Insurance Courier Services
113 John Street South
Aylmer, Ontario  N5H 2C3
CANADA
Dear Mr. Lyons:
Relevant Idaho statutes and the Commission’s rules require an applicant for motor carrier authority to demonstrate that it is “fit, willing and able to perform properly the proposed service.”  Motor Carrier Rule 41.02.  Information you have provided indicates your company vehicles were involved in 13 accidents last year, and 31 accidents during the last five years, resulting in death, injury, or a vehicle being towed from the scene.  In relation to the miles traveled this accident rate is statistically high.
The relatively high accident rate of ICS raises a question of ICS’s fitness and ability to perform properly the proposed motor carrier service.  The Commission’s determination to grant permanent operating authority to ICS would be assisted by additional information regarding ICS’s accident rate.  What are the reasons for the number of accidents, and what has ICS done to reduce the risk of accidents in the future?  Please provide this additional information as soon as possible to assist the Commission’s evaluation of ICS’s application.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Ron Law, Administrator
Regulated Carrier Division
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