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Regulations

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Updating Your Registration or Authority

Overview Any time a carrier or other regulated entity changes its name or address, or other details in their record, they should update their US DOT and operating authority record with FMCSA in a timely manner. In addition, FMCSA requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their...

Getting Started with Registration

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The FMCSA monitors and ensures compliance with regulations governing both safety (all carriers) and commerce (for-hire carriers). Companies may find they are subject to both registration requirements-USDOT Number and MC Number-or either one separately.

Legal Notice for Motorcoach Operations

Notice of Federal Law

In order to ensure your safety, motorcoach companies must comply with ALL applicable Federal regulations. Failure to comply with applicable regulations can result in civil or criminal penalties.

In order to ensure your safety, motorcoach companies must comply...

Form OP-1(MX)

Form OP-1(MX) Application to Register Mexican Carriers for Motor Carrier Authority to Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border

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...