Do motor carriers and freight forwarders in Puerto Rico need to get operating authority (MC number)?
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Do motor carriers and freight forwarders in Puerto Rico need to get operating authority (MC number)?
Do motor carriers and freight forwarders in Puerto Rico need to get operating authority (MC number)?
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Puerto Rico is subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Entities engaged in For-Hire (for compensation) and Interstate operations are required to obtain operating authority (MC number).
Even if you're solely operating within Puerto Rico, you may still be required to obtain operating authority (MC number) if the property you're transporting originated from or is destined for another location within the United States.