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GENERAL: What happens if I operate without authority?

Answer:

A number of things could happen if you operate without authority. Regulations found at 49 CFR 392.9a(b) require that carriers operating without authority or beyond the scope of their authority can be put Out of Service. A company operating without authority is also subject to fines.

Last Updated : September 8, 2015