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If you need to reactivate your USDOT number because you failed to complete the biennial update or if you received a letter you were due to complete a biennial update, please go directly to the link below to complete these processes if you have your PIN.
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Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 360.3(c), Fees not refundable, prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from issuing refunds for applications for motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder authority. The relevant language is shown below.
This application is for businesses requesting Operating Authority as a freight forwarder in interstate or foreign commerce. Freight forwarders arrange transportation of goods by FMCSA-licensed carriers. Freight forwarders issue bills of lading to shippers and are responsible...
The Form OP-1(NNA) is required to be filed by non-North America-domiciled for-hire motor carriers of passengers or property and motor private carriers who wish to register to transport property or passengers in the United States.
Please note: Beginning December 12, 2015, OP-series forms can ONLY be used to apply for additional authorities, not for initial registration with FMCSA. First-time applicants will be required to use the Unified Registration System. For more information about URS, or to apply for the first time,...
Brokers must register with the FMCSA by filing the OP-1 Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority. After the MC Number has been assigned, to complete the application process, brokers must also take the following steps:
The Cargo Tank (CT) number is assigned to facilities and/or individuals that manufacture, assemble, inspect, test, certify or perform welded repairs on cargo tanks or a cargo tank motor vehicles manufactured in accordance with a DOT specification or under the terms of an exemption.