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Does the term “insured,” as used on Form MCS-90B, Endorsement for Motor Carrier Policies of Insurance for Public Liability, or “Principal”, as used on Form MCS-82B, Motor Carrier Public Liability Surety Bond, mean the motor carrier named in the endorsemen

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Part 387

Section § 387.39: Forms.

Guidance Q&A

Question 4: Does the term “insured,” as used on Form MCS-90B, Endorsement for Motor Carrier Policies of Insurance for Public Liability, or “Principal”, as used on Form MCS-82B, Motor Carrier Public Liability Surety Bond, mean the motor carrier named in the endorsement or surety bond?

Guidance: Yes. Under 49 CFR 387.29, “insured and principal” is defined as “the motor carrier named in the policy of insurance, surety bond, endorsement, or notice of cancellation, and also the fiduciary of such motor carrier.” Form MCS-90B and Form MCS-82B are not intended, and do not purport, to require a motor carrier’s insurer or surety to satisfy a judgment against any party other than the carrier named in the endorsement or surety bond or its fiduciary.

Regulatory Topic: Meaning of “insured” and “Principal” on Form MCS-90B and MCS-82B respectively
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Issued Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2005