All for-hire household goods carriers operating in Texas must register their operations with the Texas Department of Transportation's Motor Carrier Division. The term does not include personal effects and property to be used in a dwelling when the effects and property are transported from a manufacturing, retail or similar company to a dwelling, if the transportation is arranged by the manufacturing, retail or similar company. Texas divides household goods carriers into two distinct categories. Type A - Household goods carriers who utilize at least one vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight, or gross weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds. Type B - Household goods carriers do not use a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight, or gross weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds.
Requirements are different for the two types of household goods carriers.
Type A Carriers Type B Carriers Complete Form 1899, Texas Motor Carrier Application , and return it to the Texas Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Division. Type A Household Goods Carrier registration is available for periods of one year or two years. Complete Form 1954, Type B Household Goods Carrier Application , and return it to the Texas Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Division. Type B Household Goods Carrier registration is continuously in effect until canceled by the department through suspension or revocation, or until cancellation is requested by the motor carrier. Mail applications to TxDOT-Attn.