Form OP-1 - Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority and Instructions

Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority

Form MCS-150B and Instructions - Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Application

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration process requires that companies define the type of business operation (Motor Carrier, Broker, Shipper, Freight Forwarder and/or Cargo Tank Facility) that they plan to establish. FMCSA’s responsibilities include monitoring and...

FMCSA Finalizes Rule to Shut Down Carriers based on Patterns of Safety Violations

Next week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will publish a Patterns of Safety Violations Rule which implements the agency’s authority to shut down a bus or truck company if the company, or a company officer, has a history of purposely violating federal safety regulations...

Form MCS-150C and Instructions - Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report

Warning: The MCS-150C form is for intermodal equipment provider (IEP) registrations and updates only. Forms submitted by non-IEPs will not be processed by FMCSA.

Each IEP that offers intermodal equipment for transportation in interstate commerce must file anIntermodal Equipment...

Civil Penalties and Settlement

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) required of truck, bus and motorcoach companies regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Form BOC-3 - Designation of Agents for Service of Process

Only a process agent, on behalf of the applicant (carrier), can file Form BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agents) with the FMCSA.  A broker or freight forwarder applicant, without CMVs, can file Form BOC-3 on their own behalf. Only one completed form may be on file. It must include...

Cooperative Agreements

A cooperative agreement is the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between FMCSA and a recipient whenever: The principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer money, property, services, or anything of value to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by...

Tips for Chartering a Bus

If you’re responsible for group travel for your organization, safety is, of course, your primary concern. Knowing the Federal requirements for motorcoach safety can help lower risk for your travelers, whether you’re hiring a commercial motorcoach or...

Passenger Carrier Safety Information

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has various informational resources that provide educational and technical assistance to the passenger carrier industry to foster an understanding of applicable regulations and requirements. These online resources are...

Safety Information for Travelers and Trip Planners

Safety Information for Travelers and Trip Planners