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HOW TO Know if You Need Operating Authority, an Overview for New Applicants (FMCSA OFFICIAL VIDEO)

HOW TO Know if You Need Operating Authority: an Overview for New Applicants (FMCSA OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is the latest video in the “HOW TO” series, which explains the type of Operating Authority you may need according to your business operations
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HOW TO Define FMCSA Operating Authority Types for Motor Carriers  (FMCSA OFFICIAL VIDEO)

HOW TO Define FMCSA Operating Authority Types for Motor Carriers (FMCSA OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Continuing with the FMCSA’s Office of Registration “HOW TO” Video Series, we would like to present “HOW TO Define FMCSA Operating Authority Types for Motor Carriers”.  If you’re registering with FMCSA for the first time, or if you are expanding your operations to offer additional services, you need...
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Ending Un-dismissal Process

Effective August 1, 2023, FMCSA will no longer accept requests from entities to un-dismiss their operating authority application.
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Reopening of Comment Period, Interim Guidance on the Definitions of Broker and Bona Fide Agents

MCSA announced on March 8 that the Agency is reopening the comment period for its interim guidance, Definitions of Broker and Bona Fide Agents.
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Extension of Comment Period, Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

FMCSA announced on March 8 that the Agency is extending the comment period for the January 5, 2023, NPRM proposing rules to regulate broker and freight forwarder financial responsibility in five separate areas.
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FMCSA Daily Decisions on Operating Authority

You can now access the six daily decision letters the day they are generated. Access Daily Decisions via the left or top menu.
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Announcement of Public Listening Session Pertaining to Property Brokers

FMCSA announced on March 8 that the Agency will host a listening session pertaining to property brokers. Specifically, the Agency would like to hear from members of the public on two matters relating to the regulation of property brokers.
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