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**What does a new entrant need to do to reapply after its new entrant registration has been revoked? (§ 385.329)**

        A new entrant whose USDOT new entrant registration has been revoked, and whose operations have been placed out of service by FMCSA, may reapply for new entrant registration no sooner than 30 days after the date of revocation. If the USDOT new entrant registration was revoked because of a failed *safety* audit, the new entrant must do all of the following:

Submit an updated MCS-150 and check the box “Reapplication (after revocation of new entrant)”
	Submit evidence that it has corrected the deficiencies that resulted in revocation of its registration and will otherwise ensure that it will have basic *safety* management controls in effect
	Begin the 18-month new entrant monitoring cycle again as of the date the re-filed application is approvedIf the USDOT new entrant registration was revoked because FMCSA found that the new entrant had failed to submit to a *safety* audit, it must do all of the following:

Submit an updated MCS-150 and check the box “Reapplication (after revocation of new entrant)”
	Begin the 18-month new entrant monitoring cycle again as of the date the re-filed application is approved
	Submit to a *safety* auditIf the new entrant is a for-hire carrier subject to the registration provisions under 49 U.S.C. 13901 and has also had its operating authority revoked, it must apply for new operating authority.

For more information on the New Entrant Program, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **What are the consequences of furnishing misleading information or making a false statement in connection with the New Entrant registration process? (§ 385.306)**

        A carrier that furnishes false or misleading information, or conceals material information in connection with the registration process, is subject to the following actions:

Revocation of *safety* registration
	Assessment of the civil and/or criminal penalties prescribed in 49 U.S.C. 521 and 49 U.S.C. Chapter 149For more information on the New Entrant Program, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **Who does the New Entrant rule apply to?**

        The New Entrant *Safety* Assurance Program (New Entrant Program) under 49 CFR part 385, subpart D applies to all new U.S.- and Canada-domiciled motor carrier owners and operators seeking authority to conduct interstate operations within the United States.

For more information on the New Entrant Program, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **What are the definitions of motor carrier, broker and freight forwarder authorities?**

        A motor carrier operates commercial motor vehicles (CMV’s) to transport property, passengers, or hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and is involved in commerce (transportation related to a business). It could be a company with several power units, or it could be an owner-operator.

Note: CMVs include vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR, which is the prescribed weight limit from the vehicle manufacturer, indicating the total amount the vehicle can weigh to operate safely) or Gross combination weight (GVW, which is the total weight of the *truck*, any trailers and cargo), of 10,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater.

A broker is the “middle person” between a shipper and a motor carrier. Brokers arrange for the transportation of property or household goods. They don’t transport the property, don’t operate motor vehicles or have drivers, and don’t assume responsibility for the cargo being transported. Hence, they don’t directly engage with it.

A freight forwarder organizes shipments for individuals or corporations. Freight forwarders assemble and consolidate shipments and provide for break-bulk and distribution of shipments. Unlike Brokers, Freight Forwarders assume responsibility for the transportation and may transport the freight itself. Therefore, they are involved directly or indirectly with the cargo.

Note: If you only transport Freight, you are not a Freight Forwarder.

To learn more about entity types, see our video ”How To Identify Entity Types”. Also located on the FMCSA Registration Home Page.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **Where can I find information on FMCSA medical exams and regulations for commercial drivers?**

        While the state driver licensing agencies are responsible for issuing licenses to commercial drivers, the FMCSA sets the standards (found in 49 CFR 391.41) for drivers' minimum levels of physical fitness, and determines who can perform the physical exams.

The FMCSA Medical Programs website is the main source of information on FMCSA physical standards and programs.
	The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners lists medical professionals who have completed training and successfully passed a test on FMCSA's physical qualification standards, and are certified to perform FMCSA physical exams for commercial drivers.
	The Medical Examiner's Certificate is completed by the person who performed the exam, and certifies that the driver is physically qualified to drive a CMV. If they prefer a medical "card," Drivers can purchase a separate blank medical card from a supplier of motor carrier forms (e.g., State *trucking* association) before the exam and ask the examiner to complete and sign it, in addition to the Medical Examination Report form, or they can print the Certificate on cardstock.
	Drivers may apply for exemptions to some of the standards, such as loss of a limb, vision or diabetes standards. Information on how to apply for these exemptions is available on the FMCSA Medical Exemptions page.For assistance with interpretation of FMCSA CDL medical standards, please contact the FMCSA Physical Qualifications Division directly:

Email: FMCSAMedical@dot.gov
	Phone: 202-366-4001Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **What is the FMCSA Portal, how do I set up an account and how do I reset my password?**

        The FMCSA Portal provides single sign-on access to FMCSA systems via a single password and user ID. It enables Federal, State, and industry users to access the Agency's existing information systems with a single set of credentials and have easy access to *safety* data about the companies regulated by the FMCSA.   Motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, intermodal equipment providers, and cargo tank facilities will have secure access to their company information on file with the FMCSA.

Definitions of the 2 types of Portal accounts:

Company Official Account - A person who will have full access to company information, and the ability and responsibility of approving and managing account requests from Company Employees. Note: There will be only one Company Official for each USDOT#. To request a Company Official user account, you must have the PIN associated with your USDOT#. If you do not have a PIN, or do not know your PIN, go to the USDOT PIN Request.
	Access Company Information Account - A person who needs access to limited company information, but is not responsible for managing accounts or other users.For instruction on the following, see the attached instructions:

Verifying if you currently have a Portal account
	Setting up a Portal account
	Checking the status of a Portal account
	Resetting your passwordFor further assistance, you can contact us via https://ask.fmcsa.dot.gov/app/ask.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **Is an entity required to file a biennial update if there is no change to its information?**

        Yes. All entities with a USDOT number are required to file a biennial update every two years according to the prescribed schedule, by the last day of the month.

You can file a biennial update prior to the time that an update is due. FMCSA considers any update of an MCS-150 or MCS-150C that was completed by a motor carrier, Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP), or carrier that has been issued a Hazardous Materials *Safety* Permit (HMSP) at any time during the 12 months immediately preceding the biennial update due date to satisfy the biennial update requirement.

For information on how to file your biennial update, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **If an agent is registering a motor carrier, should they put their own principal (physical) address or the motor carrier’s principal (physical) address on the form?**

        An agent should enter the physical address where the motor carrier maintains their *safety* records. FMCSA will use this address for on-site visits to motor carrier for the purpose of conducting *safety* audits, compliance reviews, and other activities. For this reason, do not enter a P.O. Box as the principal (physical) address, or processing of the company’s application will be delayed.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **What may trigger an expedited action against a new entrant? (§ 385.308)**

        A new entrant that commits any of the following actions, identified through roadside inspections or by any other means, may be subjected to an expedited *safety* audit or a compliance review or may be required to submit a written response demonstrating corrective action:

Using a driver not possessing a valid commercial driver’s license to operate a commercial vehicle as defined under§ 383.5.
	An invalid commercial driver’s license includes one that is falsified, revoked, expired, or missing a required endorsement
	Operating a vehicle placed out of service for violations of the Federal Motor Carrier *Safety* Regulations or compatible State laws and regulations without taking necessary corrective action
	Being involved in, through action or omission, a hazardous materials reportable incident, as described under 49 CFR 171.15 or 171.16, involving—
	A highway route controlled quantity of certain radioactive materials (Class 7)
		Any quantity of certain explosives (Class 1, Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3)
		Any quantity of certain poison inhalation hazard materials (Zone A or B)
	Being involved in, through action or omission, two or more hazardous materials reportable incidents as described under 49 CFR 171.15 or 171.16, involving hazardous materials other than those listed above
	Using a driver who tests positive for controlled substances or alcohol or who refuses to submit to required controlled substances or alcohol tests
	Operating a commercial motor vehicle without the levels of financial responsibility required under part 387 of this subchapter
	Having a driver or vehicle out-of-service rate of 50 percent or more based upon at least three inspections occurring within a consecutive 90-day periodSource: 49 CFR 385.308

For more information on the New Entrant Program, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **What would cause a motor carrier to fail a new entrant safety audit? (§ 385.321)**

        A lack of basic *safety* management controls or failure to comply with one or more of the regulations set forth in the chart below and will result in a notice to a new entrant that its USDOT new entrant registration will be revoked.

Automatic failure of the audit: a new entrant will automatically fail a *safety* audit if found in violation of any one of the following 16 regulations:

Table to § 385.321: Violations That Will Result in Automatic Failure of the New Entrant *Safety* Audit

**Violation**
			**Guidelines for Determining Automatic Failure of the *Safety* Audit**§ 382.115(a)/§ 382.115(b)—Failing to implement an alcohol and/or controlled substances testing program (domestic and foreign motor carriers, respectively).
			Single occurrence.§ 382.201— Using a driver known to have an alcohol content of 0.04 or greater to perform a safety-sensitive function.
			Single occurrence.§ 382.211—Using a driver who has refused to submit to an alcohol or controlled substances test required under part 382.
			Single occurrence.§ 382.215—Using a driver known to have tested positive for a controlled substance.
			Single occurrence.§382.305—Failing to implement a random controlled substances and/or alcohol testing program.
			Single occurrence.§ 383.3(a)/§ 383.23(a)—Knowingly using a driver who does not possess a valid CDL.
			Single occurrence.§ 383.37(b)—Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing an employee to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver’s license which is disqualified by a State, has lost the right to operate a CMV in a State or who is disqualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
			Single occurrence.§ 383.51(a)—Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing a driver to drive who is disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
			Single occurrence.
			This violation refers to a driver operating a CMV as defined under § 383.5.§ 387.7(a)—Operating a motor vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility coverage.
			Single occurrence.§387.31(a)—Operating a passenger carrying vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility.
			Single occurrence.§ 391.15(a)—Knowingly using a disqualified driver.
			Single occurrence.§ 391.11(b)(4)—Knowingly using a physically unqualified driver.
			Single occurrence.
			This violation refers to a driver operating a CMV as defined under § 390.5§ 395.8(a)—Failing to require a driver to make a record of duty status.
			Requires a violation threshold (51% or more of examined records) to trigger automatic failure.§ 396.9(c)(2)—Requiring or permitting the operation of a commercial motor vehicle declared ‘‘out-of-service’’ before repairs are made.
			Single occurrence.§396.11(c)—Failing to correct out-of-service defects listed by driver in a driver vehicle inspection report before the vehicle is operated again.
			Single occurrence.§ 396.17(a)—Using a commercial motor vehicle not periodically inspected.
			Requires a violation threshold (51% or more of examined records) trigger automatic failure.For more information on the New Entrant Program, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **Where can I find information about FMCSA’s guidance for passenger carriers?**

        The Federal Motor Carrier *Safety* Administration (FMCSA) has issued guidance to organizations and businesses that transport passengers in interstate commerce, clarifying existing FMCSA regulations and requirements. FMCSA constructed an online resource page to help advise organizations and businesses that may provide interstate passenger transportation services.

To find fact sheets and other information to help you interpret this guidance, click here.

To read the Federal Register Notice on this topic, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **I am a Mexican Citizen, and my business is headquartered in the United States. Can I haul cargo within the U.S. with my Enterprise Authority?**

        No, with your Enterprise Authority, you can transport international cargo only. The cargo must originate in or be destined for a foreign country.





Background:



The Bus Regulatory Reform Act of 1982, and its Section 6 allows for a Presidential executive order prohibiting the issuance of certificates or permits to motor carriers domiciled in or owned by citizens of a contiguous foreign country (a moratorium}. The change from the moratorium and allowance of Mexican investment in U.S. *trucking* companies came about first by NAFTA but wasn’t officially allowed until a Presidential Executive Order in June of 2001. A July 27, 2004 internal memo from attorney Suzanne E. Newhouse explains “The Basics of Enterprise Authority:”





Present State of Enterprise Authority

As of January 1, 2004, the NAFTA obligated its participant countries to allow for Enterprise Authority. Enterprise Authority is the ability of investors in one NAFTA country to purchase up to 100% interest in a transportation company domiciled in another NAFTA country. The transportation company may provide passenger carrier services, such as inter-city bus services or tourist transportation services, or property carrier services, such as the transportation of international cargo between points in the domiciled NAFTA country.



Presently, the U.S. complies with this NAFTA obligation. Investment restrictions were lifted in June 2001, thus encouraging Mexican investors to purchase U.S. based carriers and provide transportation of international cargo between points within the U.S. Despite U.S. adherence to the NAFTA mandate for enterprise authority, Mexico has not taken the necessary actions to comply with this NAFTA requirement and U.S. investors cannot enjoy the same benefits Mexican investors have with U.S. companies.





The NAFTA treaty in 1994 allows for Mexican investors and for the transportation of international freight in the US.  In 2001, the Presidential moratorium was lifted to specifically meet the provisions in the NAFTA treaty, but does not expand limits on international cargo only for Mexican investors in US companies.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **How do I notify FMCSA of my Operating Authority (OA) ownership change?**

        If you are transferring (selling) your OA, you may need to request a Transfer of Operating Authority by submitting a written request. Before sending the request, please note:

A transfer of operating authority means there has been a change in ownership, management, or control of the company but the company intends to keep its existing Docket number (MC/FF/MX).
	FMCSA must record all transfers of operating authority to recognize the transferee (buyer/new owner).
	There is no fee to request a transfer of OA.
	The transferee (buyer) may need a new USDOT number (on a case-by-case basis).
	USDOT numbers are not transferrable. For more information click here.
	Once the Transfer request is recorded in FMCSA systems, the transferee must comply with financial responsibility and process agent designation (proof of insurance and BOC-3 form) requirements.
	There are some instances where an entity may be able to report a Name Change for its OA instead of a Transfer. For more information click here.Once you have determined that a Transfer of OA must be filed, a complete and accurate written request must be submitted to FMCSA. To avoid delays, the request must include the following:

Transferor (Seller)
			Transferee (Buyer)Company Name
			Company NameDoing Business As (DBA) or Trade Name
			Doing Business As (DBA) or Trade NameForm of Business (Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship)
			Form of Business (Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship)USDOT # (except brokers)
			USDOT # (if any)Docket # (MC/FF/MX)
			Docket # (MC/FF/MX)Business Address
			Business AddressBusiness Phone Number
			Business Phone NumberName of Business Owner(s)
			Name of Business Owner(s)Transferor Signature
			Transferee SignatureDate Transfer took place
			Date Transfer took placeMCS-150 Form:The transferor must submit a signed MCS-150 form indicating "out of business" as the reason for filing. However, if planning to continue operating in intrastate commerce and/or as a private motor carrier, the reason for filing should be "biennial update or changes".

Once the transfer request is received, FMCSA will review and contact the requestor for any additional information needed.

After the request is recorded in FMCSA Systems:

You will receive a letter in the mail instructing you to submit:
	Proof of financial responsibility (Insurance)
		Designating a process agent (BOC-3 form)
	The updated OA information will appear in the FMCSA Licensing & Insurance page and the OA status will be displayed as “Inactive” until the above requirements are met.
	Once the OA is Active, you can download a copy of your certificate/permit/license and a copy will also be mailed.Submit your Transfer request using one of the options below:

Option 1: Submit a ticket through our website at Ask FMCSA using the Submit Us a Ticket icon at the top of the page, completing the required fields, and uploading your documents). This is the fastest option, and you will receive a confirmation number by email;

Option 2:Fax the form to 202-366-3477;

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 1-800-832-5660 or via our Ask FMCSA page.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **What is the Vetting Process and What Do I Need to Do?**

        While an application for FMCSA operating authority is typically granted within 25 business days, the process may be extended if the application requires additional review. This review, referred to as "Vetting", ensures that operating authority applicants demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with applicable statutes and regulations to obtain and maintain operating authority registration. During the Vetting process, your application will be listed as "Suspended" in FMCSA systems.

FMCSA evaluates, among other things, the following factors to determine whether an operating authority applicant is willing and able to comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements:

The nature and extent of existing or past violations;
	the degree to which existing or past violations will affect, or have affected, the *safety* of operations, taking into account any crashes, deaths, or injuries associated with the violations;
	whether existing or past regulatory or statutory violations are the result of a willful failure to comply with applicable requirements;
	the existence and nature of pending and closed enforcement actions;
	whether adequate *safety* management controls exist to ensure acceptable compliance with applicable requirements; and
	the existence of corrective action, if any.FMCSA does take into account attempts to correct past violations, corrective action and other similar corrective action plans. FMCSA also considers the existence of any mitigating circumstances surrounding the regulated entity's conduct. Additional information about Vetting can be found here.

FMCSA will notify you by e-mail if your application is subject to vetting and by e-mail and/or mail if additional information is needed for the review.  If you don’t hear from FMCSA within 2 weeks from the day you applied for operating authority – and – your application status is Suspended in FMCSA systems, please contact us by webform, phone or chat.

Once the Vetting process is complete and the application status is changed from Suspended to Accepted in FMCSA systems, you must comply with additional requirements, including your Process Agent Designation (BOC-3 form), proof of insurance and/or surety bond or trust fund agreement. Only then, FMCSA will grant you operating authority.

Tips to help your application be processed as efficiently as possible:

Motor Carriers: Ensure your USDOT Number is in an Active status.
	Motor Carriers: Provide a valid Principal Place of Business as your physical address. Do not use a P.O. Box, UPS Store, etc.
	Contact information (phone, e-mail) in FMCSA systems must be valid and up-to-date.
	Corporations (LLC, Inc., etc.): Make sure your company name on the application matches what you filed with the Secretary of State.
	Sole Proprietors: Make sure your legal name is your personal name. Trade name/DBA will be your company name.
	When filing the application for operating authority, remember to answer whether you currently have, or had within the last 3 years of the date of filing the application, any relationships involving common stock, common ownership, common management, common control or familial relationships with any FMCSA-regulated entities.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **How do I determine whether I am subject to FMCSA's safety regulations?**

        You are subject to FMCSA regulations if you operate any of the following types of commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce:

A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating (whichever is greater) of 4,537 kg (10,001 lbs.) or more (GVWR, GCWR, GVW or GCW)
	A vehicle designed or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation, whether direct or indirect
	A vehicle designed or used to transport 15 or more passengers including the driver and not used for compensation
	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 Parts 100-177). This includes INTRASTATE Hazardous Materials carriersIf you meet the above criteria, you must comply with the applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) *safety* regulations concerning:

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
	Inspection, repair and maintenanceYou can find FMCSA regulationsin the US GPO’s Code of Federal Regulations website. Select the most recent year, then go to Title 49, then parts 300-399.

For some definitions of FMCSA terms, click here.Last Updated: May 22, 2023        
      **How do I determine the status of my USDOT Number?**

        You can determine the status of your USDOT number in these ways:

Online: Go to the SAFER website and search by name, USDOT number or MC number
	Submit a ticket: Visit our website at: ask.fmcsa.dot.gov. Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the required fields (and upload any documents, if applicable). You will receive a tracking number;
	Chat: Initiate a live chat with FMCSA Customer Service
	Phone: Call 800-832-5660 to speak to FMCSA Customer ServiceLast Updated: May 20, 2023        
      **How do I make my MC/FF/MX number active (request to reinstate or reactivate operating authority)?**

        To reinstate or reactivate your operating authority (MC, FF, or MX Docket Number), you must first:

File your Proof of Insurance and Form BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agent) with FMCSA. Please see our Insurance Requirements website for more information; and
	**Motor Carriers Only:** Have an active USDOT Number with up-to-date contact information on file. Our systems will not allow users to request reinstatement if the USDOT Number is Inactive or Out of Service. You may submit a MCS-150 Form along with your reinstatement request to update your information.The cost to request a reinstatement is $80.00. Authority is typically active within a week of application receipt and valid payment. FMCSA will notify you if your application is on hold, pending additional information or in vetting under review.

Passenger Carriers Only: You cannot request reinstatement if you have been placed Out of Service for being an "imminent hazard" or due to a final unsatisfactory safety rating ("UNSAT/UNFIT). Instead, re-apply for operating authority by using a paper OP-1(P) application form and paying the $300 application fee.

We are continuing to experience mailing delays due to COVID-19 and recommend that you request reinstatement using the below options. If you do choose to mail in your application and payment, please note that the processing time may take up to 8 weeks.

Option 1: Request reinstatement online with your USDOT PIN here
	Option 2: Send a completed and signed MCSA-5889 Form to us by submitting a ticket via our ASK website (scroll to the bottom of the page, complete the required fields, and upload your document). This is the fastest option and you will receive a confirmation number by email.
	Note: You may also use this same form to request name and address changes at the same time.
	Option 3: Fax the MCSA-5889 Form to 202-366-3477Last Updated: May 20, 2023        
      **What is Operating Authority (MC number) and who needs it?**

        In general, companies that do the following are required to have interstate operating authority (MC number) in addition to a DOT number:

Operating as for-hire carriers (for a fee or other compensation)
	Transporting passengers, or arranging for their transport, in interstate commerce
	Transporting federally regulated commodities or arranging for their transport, in interstate commerceAs of December 12, 2015, all entities applying through the Unified Registration System will obtain a USDOT number.

Operating Authority means the registration required by 49 U.S.C. 13902, 49 CFR part 365, 49 CFR part 368, and 49 CFR 392.9a.

FMCSA operating authority is also referred to as an "MC," "FF," or "MX" number, depending on the type of authority that is granted. Unlike the USDOT Number application process, a company may need to obtain multiple operating authorities to support its planned business operations. Operating Authority dictates the type of operation a company may run and the cargo it may carry. Mexico-domiciled carriers may click here for information on registering with FMCSA.

New Applicants must register online via the Unified Registration System. They will be issued a USDOT number and an MC/MX/FF number. Existing entities that already have a USDOT number and/or MC/MX/FF number must apply via the OP-1 series forms, or online (click here), providing their existing USDOT number (and MC/MX/FF numbers, if they are applying for an additional authority.)

All of this also dictates the level of insurance/financial responsibilities a company must maintain. Carriers not required to have operating authority include:

Private carriers (carriers that transport their own cargo)
	"For-hire" carriers that exclusively haul exempt commodities (cargo that is not federally regulated
	Carriers that operate exclusively within a federally designated "commercial zone" that is exempt from interstate authority rules. A commercial zone is, for example, a geographic territory that includes multiple states bordering on a major metropolitan city, such as Virginia/Maryland/Washington, DCMore information on motor carrier insurance requirements can be found on our web site.Last Updated: May 20, 2023        
      **How do I inactivate/revoke my operating authority registration?**

        How can I inactivate/revoke my currently active operating authority (OA) registration?

If you have suspended operations, you can request voluntary revocation of operating authority (OA) registration by following the steps below:

Step 1: Verify your current Operating Authority and USDOT registration status.

Step 2: Fill out Form OCE-46

Complete FormOCE-46to request Voluntary Revocation of your authority (MC/MX/FF).

The form must be notarized or signed in the presence of a FMCSA staff member.

Step 3:Fill out Form MCS-150 or MCS-150B to Inactivate or Update USDOT registration

To inactivate your USDOT number, follow these steps:

Complete either an updatedMCS-150orMCS-150Bform (for Hazmat Carriers).
	In the "reason for filing" section of the form, check the box labeled "Out of Business Notification." This applies even if your company remains in operation for other purposes.
	Ensure that you complete items 1-16 and 30-31 on the form.
	Include a copy of a Driver's License from the individual who signed either #31 on the MCS-150 or #37 on the MCS-150B certification statement (as an attachment).To update your USDOT (to continue operations that do not require Operating Authority):

Updateonlineusing your USDOT PIN; or
	Complete and submit either an updated MCS-150 or MCS-150B form (for Hazmat Carriers).
	In the "reason for filing" section of the form, check the box labeled "Biennial Update or Changes."
		Ensure that you complete all applicable items 1-16, 21, 30-31 and any others where information has changed since the last update.
		Include a copy of a Driver's License from the individual who signed either #31 on the MCS-150 or #37 on the MCS-150B certification statement (as an attachment).Step 4: Submit Your Form(s)

You can submit the completed and signed forms using one of the following options:

Submit aticket. This is the quickest option, and you will receive a confirmation number via email.
	Fax the completed forms to 202-366-3477.
	Mail to:
	Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
	Office of Registration and Safety Information (MC-RS)
	1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room W65-206
	Washington, D.C. 20590Last Updated: May 20, 2023        
      **Who needs to get a USDOT number?**

        In general, a USDOT Number is required if you are operating in interstate commerce and meet the following criteria:

You have vehicles that are over 10,000 lbs. (GVWR, GCWR, GVW or GCW)
	You transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation, whether direct or indirect
	You transport 16 or more passengers
	You haul hazardous materialsClick here for a step-by-step tool that helps you determine whether you need a USDOT or MC number. There is no charge to get a USDOT number. For more information on how to get a USDOT number, please see the FAQ "How do I get a US DOT number?" For some definitions of FMCSA terms, click here.

If you would like information on getting operating authority as a for-hire carrier (MC/MX/FF numbers), click here.

If you are an existing company changing your form of business, click here.Last Updated: May 20, 2023
  
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