Besides a USDOT number, what other forms are necessary to operate as a for-hire carrier in interstate commerce?
The Form OP-1, Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority, is required for a motor carrier of property and a Form OP-1(P), Application for Motor Passenger Carrier Authority, is required for a motor carrier of passengers. If you are a for-hire carrier you must acquire operating authority (MC number). You must (1) complete and file the appropriate OP-1 application along with the filing fee ($300 for each type of authority you are requesting); (2) have your insurance company file the appropriate insurance forms for the type of authority you are requesting with the FMCSA; and (3) submit or have a Process Agent Service submit a BOC-3, Designation of Process Agent form. Note: Passenger carriers who are Federal Transit Administration Grantees (Transit Benefit Operators) under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5310, or 5311 are required to maintain liability insurance at least at the highest level required for any of the States in which the transit service area is located. The $300 filing fee w
• Form CP-1 • Application for motor property carrier and broker authority Motor carriers of passengers must obtain the following: • Form OP-1(P) • Application for motor carrier authority All for-hire carriers must have operating authority (MC number.) Here at Logistec/TTS, we can provide the following services: • Complete and file the appropriate OP-1 application • As your process agent service, Logistec/TTS can also submit a BOC-3, designation of process agent form. It’s also imperative that you request that your insurance company file the appropriate insurance forms for the type of authority you are requesting with the FMCSA. Note: Passenger carriers who are Federal Transit Administration Grantees (Transit Benefit Operators) under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5310, or 5311 are required to maintain liability insurance at least at the highest level required for any of the states in which the transit service area is located. The FMCSA’s $300 filing fee will be waived for the Transit Benefit Operator
