- What
is the difference between interstate commerce and intrastate
commerce?
- Now
that I have determined that I will be operating in
interstate commerce, what do I need to do to begin?
- What
is the definition of a for-hire carrier?
- Where
can I purchase the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
- Besides
a USDOT number what other forms are necessary to operate as
a "for-hire" carrier in interstate commerce?
- How
do I go about filing for operating authority (active MC
number) to travel within the U.S. as a "for hire" motor
carrier?
- What
happens after I file the appropriate OP-1 Form?
- I
perform both for-hire and private carriage. Will I be able
to operate once I get my USDOT number?
- Can
I operate outside of my base State now that I have applied
for authority?
- Until
I get my own operating authority (active MC number), can I
lease my services to a for-hire carrier with operating
rights?
- How
can I find out if my operating authority (active MC number)
has been issued? Can I get a faxed copy?
- How
can I suspend or put my operating authority (MC number) on
hold?
- What
do I need to do to reinstate my operating authority (make my
MC number active)?
- What
is a Process Agent?
- What
are the definitions of common, contract, and broker
authority?
- What
is the difference between common and contract carrier
authority?
- Can
a contract carrier broker loads?
- What
applications do I need to complete for common carrier
authority?
- Where
do I go to find out if a company has interstate operating
authority (active MC number)?
- I
share interstate operating authority (MC number) with a
business partner and would like to get my own MC number and
discontinue my partnership with this person - is that
possible?
- How
can I find out the status of my USDOT number?
- Is
there a difference in using the Internet vs. mailing the
application in when filing for operating authority?
- Can
you transfer operating authority (MC number) on the website?
- Are
USDOT numbers transferable?
- What
forms are required to transport Regulated property for-hire
Interstate?
- Why
doesn't my MC#324115(B) appear on the Web Site at
http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov?
- What
form do I complete to become a broker?
- What
form do I complete for passenger (limo) operating authority?
- Who
may become a freight forwarder? What is the definition?
- Can
we obtain apportioned tags from the FMCSA web site?
- What
do I need to do to change the name of my motor carrier
operation?
- How
do I change my address?
- Will
I keep the same MC number if I change my name? Will I get a
new Certificate or Permit?
- I
am trying to check on a safety rating - where do I go?
- I
recently did a search through the Safer Query in reference
to my company and found the information to be incorrect. Who
should I contact to get this fixed?
- How
can I update my USDOT record?
- How
do I determine whether I am subject to FMCSA's safety
regulations?
- Do
you offer temporary authority?
- How
do I determine if I need cargo insurance?
- Where
do I obtain the insurance forms (BMC-91 or BMC-91X)?
- I
need to have a copy of the form BMC-84 (surety bond)
e-mailed to me.
- Will
my insurance company have BMC-85 form?
- Do
you know where I could possibly get the forms RS-1, RS-2,
and RS-3?
- I
transport some hazardous materials. Must I register?
- Is
there a website address that tells me how to comply with
regulations dealing with alcohol and drugs?
- Licensing
Team's Mailing Address & Phone Numbers
- Insurance
Compliance Division's Mailing Address & Phone Numbers
1. What is the difference
between interstate commerce and intrastate commerce?
Interstate commerce is trade,
traffic, or transportation involving
the crossing of a State boundary. Either the vehicle,
its passengers, or cargo must cross a State boundary, or there
must be the intent to cross a State boundary to be considered
an interstate carrier. Intrastate
commerce is trade, traffic, or transportation within a
single State.
If your operations include interstate
commerce, you must comply with the applicable Federal
safety regulations and operating
authority rules, in addition to State and local requirements.
You must notify the State in which you plan to register your
vehicle(s) of your intentions to operate in interstate
commerce to ensure that the vehicle is properly registered for
purposes of the International Registration Plan (IRP), and
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). The base State will
help you by collecting the appropriate fees and distributing a
portion of those fees to the other States in which you operate
commercial motor vehicles.
If you operate exclusively in intrastate
commerce , you must comply with applicable State and
local regulations. The only Federal regulations that are
applicable to intrastate operations are: the commercial
driver's license (CDL), for drivers operating commercial motor
vehicles as defined in 49 CFR 383.5; controlled substances and
alcohol testing for all persons required to possess a CDL; and
minimum levels of financial responsibility for the intrastate
transportation of certain quantities of hazardous materials
and substances.
2. Now that I have determined
that I will be operating in interstate commerce, what do I
need to do to begin?
A USDOT number is required if you have vehicles that are
over 10,000 lbs, if you transport between 9 and 15 passengers
(including the driver) for compensation, if you transport 16
or more passengers, or haul hazardous materials in interstate
commerce. No fee is required. You must complete the MCS-150
(Motor Carrier Identification Report) and a MCS-150A (Safety
Certification Application) to obtain a USDOT number. The forms
can be found on our web site at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
The MCS-150 and MCS-150A can be completed on line or you can
print out a copy of the forms, complete and mail to the
address indicated. If you do not have access to the Internet,
you can call our toll-free number at 1-800-832-5660 to have
one mailed to you.
Generally, if you are operating as a "for-hire" motor
carrier of regulated commodities or passengers in interstate
commerce, you must also obtain interstate operating authority
(MC number) unless your "for-hire" operation is limited to the
transportation of exempt commodities, or you operate within a
commercial zone, exempt from the interstate operating
authority rules. Information about commercial zone exemptions
may be found at 49 CFR 372. Administrative Ruling No. 119
provides additional guidance for identifying exempt
commodities, which can be found on the Internet at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/adminrule.pdf.
A list of commodities, which are NOT exempt from the operating
authority rules, can be found at 49 CFR 372.115 or on the
Internet at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/372.115.htm.
3. What is the definition of a
for-hire carrier?
The definition of a " for-hire "
carrier is a person or company that provides
transportation of cargo or passengers for compensation. If you
are a for-hire carrier, in addition to the USDOT number you
will also need to obtain operating authority (MC number).
4. Where can I purchase the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
To purchase a complete copy of the FMCSRs, Parts 300-399,
contact the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, telephone: (202)
512-1800 or at http://www.access.gpo.gov/
5. Besides a USDOT number what
other forms are necessary to operate as a " for-hire " carrier
in interstate commerce?
The Form OP-1, Application for Motor Property Carrier and
Broker Authority, is required for a motor carrier of property
and a Form OP-1(P), Application for Motor Passenger Carrier
Authority, is required for a motor carrier of passengers.
If you are a for-hire carrier you must acquire operating
authority (MC number). You must (1) complete and file the
appropriate OP-1 application along with the filing fee ($300
for each type of authority you are requesting); (2) have your
insurance company file the appropriate insurance forms for the
type of authority you are requesting with the FMCSA; and (3)
submit or have a Process Agent Service submit a BOC-3,
Designation of Process Agent form.
Note: Passenger carriers who are Federal Transit
Administration Grantees (Transit Benefit Operators) under 49
U.S.C. 5307, 5310, or 5311 are required to maintain liability
insurance at least at the highest level required for any of
the States in which the transit service area is located. The
$300 filing fee will be waived for the Transit Benefit
Operator application.
6. How do I go about filing for
operating authority (active MC number) to travel within the
U.S. as a " for hire " motor carrier?
You can either complete the appropriate OP-1 application
over our Internet site at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
and pay the required filing fee with a credit card
or you can download a copy of the application form at this
site, or request a copy of the OP-1 application by calling
1-800-832-5660 to have an application mailed to you. The
filing fee is $300.00 for each type of authority requested. No
insurance information can be submitted until the carrier has
been assigned its MC number.
7. What happens after I file
the appropriate OP-1 Form?
Once the application is received and accepted, you will be
assigned your MC (motor carrier) number. You will receive a
letter informing you of this MC number and telling you any
additional information needed to get into compliance. Once
your insurance company has filed the correct insurance form,
and the process agent has filed the BOC-3 Designation of
Process Agent form, you will receive your official operating
authority in the form of a Certificate and/or Permit. You will
not be able to operate until this information has been
submitted and the Certificate and/or Permit is officially
issued.
8. I perform both for-hire and
private carriage. Will I be able to operate once I get my
USDOT number?
Once you have your USDOT number you will be able to operate
as a Private motor carrier. You will not
be able to operate as a For-Hire motor carrier until
you have operating authority (an active MC number).
9. Can I operate outside of my
base State now that I have applied for authority?
If you are transporting exempt commodities and have a USDOT
number, you may operate as an exempt for-hire interstate motor
carrier without an MC number.
You cannot transport regulated commodities in interstate
commerce until you have obtained operating authority
(Certificate and/or Permit) and received your single State
registration. Simply applying for operating authority is not
sufficient. You must wait until the Certificate and/or Permit
has been issued.
What are exempt commodities?
On our website at
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsrhome.htm
you will find Administrative Ruling No. 119 which is a
guide on what is or is not exempt. The booklet is no longer in
print, but the information is still correct. The list of
exempt commodities is ever changing, but this can be used as a
general guide. Also, a list of commodities that are not exempt
can be found in the FMCSR at Section 372.115.
10. Until I get my own
operating authority (active MC number), can I lease my
services to a for-hire carrier with operating rights?
Yes, leasing is permissible if you comply with the
requirements under Section 376.11..
11. How can I find out
if my operating authority (active MC number) has been issued?
Can I get a faxed copy?
To check whether your operating authority has been issued,
you should go to our Internet site at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov
. If you do not have access to the Internet, you
can contact our 24- hour automated system at 202-358-7000 or
call our status line at 202-366-9805 between the hours of 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time. We will only fax your
operating authority if 10 or more working days have passed
since the service date and you have not yet received the
operating authority.
12. How can I suspend or
put my operating authority (MC number) on hold?
The regulations do not allow for voluntary suspension of
operating authority; however, voluntary revocation of your
operating authority is allowed. To accomplish a voluntary
revocation, you must (1) complete a Form OCE-46, Request for
Revocation of Registration; (2) have it notarized; and (3)
mail it back to the FMCSA, Insurance Compliance Division at
400 Virginia Avenue, SW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Upon
receipt of the form, the information will be coded into the
system, and the date that occurs is when your operating
authority will be voluntarily revoked. The telephone number to
request this form is 202-385-2423 or 2424. The operating
authority can be reinstated at any time in the future if you
so desire by requesting reinstatement of the authority and
paying an $80 fee.
13. What do I need to do to
reinstate my operating authority (make my MC number active)?
You can reinstate your operating authority by requesting
reinstatement of the authority and paying the $80 fee. This
can be done over the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
and paying with a credit card. If you do not have
access to the Internet, you may send a written request for
reinstatement of the operating authority, listing the " MC "
number, the legal name of the carrier, and include an $80.00
fee by check, money order or credit card payable to FMCSA. The
mailing address for a check or money order is FMCSA, P.O. Box
409934, Atlanta, Georgia 30384-9934. You must make sure your
insurance company files the BMC-91 or 91X and/or BMC-34 (if
necessary) to meet the proof of insurance requirement. You
must also be certain that you have a valid Designation of
Process Agents (BOC-3) filing in effect. Your operating
authority will not be reactivated until updated insurance
filings have been received and accepted. You will receive a
Reinstatement notification from the FMCSA after the operating
authority has been reinstated.
14. What is a Process Agent?
A process agent is a representative upon whom court papers
may be served in any proceeding brought against a motor
carrier and is one of the pre-licensing requirements that must
be met by the carrier before authority is issued.
A list of the process agent services can be found in the
instruction packet accompanying an application or on our web
site at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
.
15. What are the definitions
of common, contract, and broker authority?
Common carrier' provides for-hire truck transportation to
the general public. Common carriers must file both liability
(BI & PD) insurance and cargo insurance.
Contract carrier' provides for-hire truck transportation to
specific, individual shippers, based on contracts. Contract
carriers must file only liability (BI & PD) insurance.
Broker' a company who, for compensation, arranges for the
truck transportation of cargo belonging to others, utilizing
for-hire carriers to provide the actual truck transportation.
Brokers must file either a surety bond or trust fund
agreement.
16. What is the difference
between common and contract carrier authority?
The common carrier authority requires liability and cargo
insurance. The contract carrier authority only requires
liability insurance. Some shippers prefer common and some
prefer contract.
17. Can a contract carrier
broker loads?
No. A contract carrier cannot broker loads without first
applying for and receiving a license to operate as a broker of
freight.
18. What applications do I
need to complete for common carrier authority?
A common carrier of property must file a Form OP-1,
Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority
and a common carrier of passengers must file a Form OP-1(P),
Application for Motor Passenger Carrier Authority. You can
file for operating authority over the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
or you can download a copy of the application forms
at this site. If you do not have access to the Internet, you
may call our toll free number at l 800-832-5660 and request an
application be mailed or faxed to you.
You are also required to file a MCS-150 (Motor Carrier
Identification Report) and a MCS-150A (Safety Certification
Application) to obtain a USDOT number. You can file for a
USDOT number over the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govor
call our toll-free number at 1-800-832-5660 and request the
form be mailed or faxed to you.
19. Where do I go to
find out if a company has interstate operating authority
(active MC number)?
The information can be obtained on our web site at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/under
carrier search. If you do not have access to the internet, you
can call our 24-hour automated system at 202-358-7000, call
our toll free number at 800-832-5660 or call our status line
at 202-366-9805 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
eastern standard time.
20. I share interstate
operating authority (MC number) with a business partner and
would like to get my own MC number and discontinue my
partnership with this person is that possible?
Yes. There are two options: 1) You may request a name
change for the existing MC number by submitting a notarized
letter requesting the partner be removed from the existing
authority along with a $14 name change fee payable by check,
money order, VISA or MASTERCARD. The partner being removed
from the existing authority would then file a new application
along with the required fee to receive his or her own MC
number; or 2) If the partners cannot agree who should keep the
existing MC number, they should both file a new application
with the required fees and get new MC numbers. They should
also request that the existing MC number be voluntarily
revoked.
21. How can I find out the
status of my USDOT number?
If you request a USDOT number on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govyou
will receive your USDOT number immediately and a notification
letter will be mailed by the FMCSA confirming your USDOT
number. If you mailed your MCS-150 and MCS-150A forms to
receive a USDOT number you can go to http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govand
search by the motor carrier name to see if the application has
been processed or you can call our toll-free number at
1-800-832-5660.
22. Is there a difference in
using the Internet vs. mailing the application in when filing
for operating authority?
By using the Internet, you can increase the speed by which
your application is processed in contrast with ground mail and
manual data entry. You may submit your operating authority
requests online at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
. To submit your request, click on Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), then click on
FMCSA Registration Application, type of authority requested
(Motor Property Carrier and Broker, Motor Passenger Carrier,
etc), fill in the required information and click submit. You
will be given an OMC number for tracking purposes.
Two days after you file your application you will be able
to see the status of your application on the Internet at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov
. To obtain your MC number, just click on "
continue, " select " carrier search " from the drop down menu
and enter your last name or company name and the State
abbreviation where the carrier is located, and then click on "
search. " From this point, to see the status, click on "
screen " under view carrier details. Operating authority will
be granted a minimum of 10 days later and only after insurance
and Designation of Process Agent documents are on file with
the FMCSA. You will receive your Certificate, Permit, or
License by mail. We encourage many of our applicants to use
this online data entry option. This allows us to provide
immediate response to carriers who require it, and reduce
processing delays for all applicants. In contrast,
applications filed by mail can take an additional 7 to 14 days
to process.
23. Can you transfer operating
authority (MC number) on the website?
No. Transfer applications can be faxed directly to you by
calling 202-366-0643 from your fax machine. (Note: You must
pick up the phone on your fax machine, call 202-366-0643,
listen for the prompt and hit the end/receive button and then
hang up your phone.) If you do not have a fax machine you may
obtain a Transfer application by calling 202-366-9805, and one
will be mailed to you.
24. Are USDOT numbers
transferable?
No, USDOT numbers are not transferable. You can file for
your USDOT number on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govor
call our toll-free number at 1-800-832-5660 to request a copy
of the MCS-150 (Motor Carrier Identification Report) and a
MCS-150A (Safety Certification Application).
25. What forms are required to
transport Regulated property for-hire Interstate?
If you are transporting Regulated property " for hire "
from one State to another, you are required to have both a
USDOT number (MCS-150 and MCS-150A) and operating authority
(active MC number - OP-1). You may apply for the USDOT number
on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govand
you may apply for the MC number on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
.
26. Why doesn't my
MC#324115(B) appear on the web site at
http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
Because that is an MC number for a Broker and Brokers are
not listed on the Internet site at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govsince
they are not assigned USDOT numbers. However, MC numbers for
Brokers will appear on our Internet site at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
27. What form do I
complete to become a broker?
To become a broker you must file Form OP-1, Application for
Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority. This operating
authority requires you to have on file with the FMCSA either a
surety bond (BMC-84 form provided by an insurance company) or
a trust fund (BMC-85 form obtained by request to the Insurance
Compliance Division at FMCSA on 202-385-2423 or 2424 in the
amount of $10,000) as well as a Designation of Agents Form
BOC-3.
28. What form do I
complete for passenger (limo) operating authority?
Form OP-1(P), Application for Motor Passenger Carrier
Authority, is required for passenger authority. You can file
for this authority or download a copy of the application on
the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
. You also can call our toll-free
number at 1-800-832-5660 and request a copy be mailed or faxed
to you.
29. Who may become a
freight forwarder? What is the definition?
A freight forwarder is a company that arranges for the
truck transportation of cargo belonging to others, utilizing
for-hire carriers to provide the actual truck transportation.
In the ordinary course of its business, a freight forwarder
usually assembles and consolidates less-than truckload (LTL)
shipments at origin and disassembles and distributes truckload
(TL) shipments at destination. The freight forwarder assumes
responsibility for the transportation from origin to
destination but it uses a for-hire carrier for the line-haul
movement. Freight forwarders must register with FMCSA by
filing a Form OP-1(FF), Application for Freight Forwarder
Authority. You can file for this authority or download a copy
of the application on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
. You also can call our toll-free
number at 1-800-832-5660 and request a copy be mailed or faxed
to you.
30. Can we obtain
apportioned tags from the FMCSA web site?
No. License plates and stickers are State matters, and you
should contact your State department of motor vehicles for the
requirements.
31. What do I need to do to
change the name of my motor carrier operation?
You may change the name of your operation only if there is
no change in the ownership, management, or control of the
company. The information can be changed on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
. Select Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration; FMCSA Registration Applications; and Name
Change. There is a $14 fee for the name change. (Note: If
there is a change in ownership, management or control of the
company you must file a Transfer Application.)
If you would like to mail your name change (legal or trade
name) and are paying with a check or money
order , a letter must be sent to the FMCSA at P. O. Box
409934, Atlanta, GA 30384- 9934. The letter must contain the
current name and the new name, and the statement that there is
no change in ownership, control, or management of the company.
If you have incorporated, you must send a copy of the Articles
of Incorporation.
If you prefer to put the fee on a credit
card but do not have access to the Internet, you may
mail your request to FMCSA, Licensing Team, 400 7 th
Street, SW, Room 8214, Washington, DC 20590. The letter
must contain the current name and the new name, and the
statement that there is no change in ownership, control, or
management of the company. If you have incorporated, you must
send a copy of the Articles of Incorporation.
The following types of requests for name changes can be
processed on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govbut
will need additional documents for verification:
(1) If you are adding or deleting an immediate family
member you must present a notarized letter for the change to
become effective. (Definition of immediate family: husband,
wife, brother, sister, mother or father.);
(2) If you need to delete a name from your operating
authority because of the death of a spouse or death of a
partner already on your operating authority, you must present
a copy of the death certificate;
(3) If you are adding a Partner as a result of marriage,
you must present a copy of the marriage license; and
(4) If you are deleting an existing partner currently on
the operating authority, you must present a notarized letter
from the partner being removed for the change to become
effective
Note: After receiving the Re-entitlement Decision, you will
have 30 days to refile the proof of insurance and designation
of agents (BOC-3) in the carrier's new name.
The name will be changed under the MC number and U.S. DOT.
Number.
32. How do I change my
address?
Address changes can be accomplished by going to our
Internet site at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
. If you do not have access to the
Internet you may submit a letter to the FMCSA Licensing
Division, Room 8214, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
or fax to 202-366-3477. In your letter, please reference the
MC number and include the former and current addresses and
telephone numbers. The letter must be signed by the applicant
or applicant's representative. The address change will be
updated for both the MC number and the USDOT number. No fee is
required.
33. Will I keep the same
MC number if I change my name? Will I get a new Certificate or
Permit?
Yes, you will keep the same MC number if you change your
name. However, you will not receive a new Certificate or
Permit, but you will receive a Re-entitlement Decision that
should be attached to your original operating authority.
34. I am trying to check on a
safety rating where do I go?
If you have the MC number, USDOT number, or name for search
purposes, you can check on safety ratings at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
.
35. I recently did a search
through the Safer Query in reference to my company and found
the information to be incorrect. Who should I contact to get
this fixed?
You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-832-5660 to have
the information corrected .
36. How can I update my USDOT
record?
You can update your USDOT number over the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.govby
filing a MCS-150 (Motor Carrier Identification Report). To
update online you will need a Personal Identification Number
(PIN) but the good news is that you can also apply for your
PIN online at https://www.mchqecom.com/nu_cc/cc_pin.asp
. You may also update your USDOT
record by filing a MCS-150 by mail. You may mail the forms to
FMCSA, MCMIS Team, Room 8214, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington,
DC 20590. Please put "update" on the MCS-150 form and make all
necessary changes. You can also call our toll free number at
1-800-832-5660 to have a MCS-150 form mailed to you.
37. How do I determine whether
I am subject to FMCSA's safety regulations?
If you operate any of the following types of commercial
motor vehicles in interstate commerce you must comply with the
applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) safety
regulations concerning: CDL: controlled substances and alcohol
testing for all persons required to possess a CDL: driver
qualifications (including medical exams); driving of
commercial motor vehicles; parts and accessories necessary for
safe operations; hours of service; and inspection, repair and
maintenance.
(1) A vehicle with a gross
vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of
4,537 kg (10,001 lb) or more, whichever is greater;
(2) A vehicle designed or used
to transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the
driver) for compensation;
(3) A vehicle designed or used
to transport 16 or more passengers; or
(4) Any size vehicle used in the
transportation of materials found to be hazardous for the
purposes of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49
U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and which require the motor vehicle to be
placarded under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR
chapter I, subchapter C).
38. Do you offer temporary
authority?
Temporary authority is only issued for National Disasters
or Emergency situations.
39. How do I determine
if I need cargo insurance?
It depends on the type of authority you apply for
with FMCSA. If you apply for common carrier authority, you are
required to have on file evidence of both liability (BI &
PD) and cargo insurance. If you apply for contract authority,
you are only required to have evidence of liability (BI &
PD) insurance on file. Common carriers hauling low value goods
as specified at 49 CFR 387.301(b) may request exemption from
cargo insurance requirements by calling 202-366-9805 and
asking that they be sent a cargo exemption form.
40. Where do I obtain the
insurance forms (BMC-91 or BMC-91X)?
The form BMC-91 or BMC-91X are both used to make liability
insurance filings with the FMCSA. We do not provide these
forms. The insurance company making the filing maintains their
own supply of forms. In fact, many insurance carriers are set
up to make the required insurance filings with us
electronically.
41. I need to have a copy of
the form BMC-84 (surety bond) e-mailed to me.
Your insurance company must provide the Form BMC-84
Property Broker's Surety Bond.
42. Will my insurance company
have BMC-85 form?
You may obtain a copy of Form BMC-85, Property Broker's
Trust Fund Agreement by contacting the FMCSA Insurance
Compliance Division at 400 Virginia Avenue, SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20024. The telephone number is 202-385-2423.
You may also download an image of the Form at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/BMC-85.pdf.
43. Do you know where I could
possibly get the forms RS-1, RS-2, and RS-3?
The RS-1, RS-2, and RS-3 are for single State
registration and must be obtained through your State
Department of Motor Vehicles.
44. I transport some hazardous
materials. Must I register?
Pursuant to Title 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart G (107.601 -
107.620), certain offerors and transporters of hazardous
materials, including hazardous waste, are required to file an
annual registration statement with the U.S. Department of
Transportation and to pay a fee. For more information, visit
http://hazmat.dot.gov/register.htm.
45. Is there a Web site
address that tells me how to comply with regulations dealing
with alcohol and drugs?
Yes. That information can be found at http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/NEW_DOCS/part40.html
.
46. Licensing Team's Mailing Address &
Phone Numbers
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Licensing Team 400 7th Street, SW, Room 8214
Washington, DC 20590 Phone: (202) 366-9805 Fax:
(202) 366-3477
47. Insurance Division's Mailing Address
& Phone Numbers
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Commercial Enforcement Division 400 Virginia Avenue,
SW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20024 Phone: (202)
385-2423 Fax: (202) 385-2422
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