(temporary operating authority https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency)
● Assistance in obtaining the interstate operating authority (MC number) necessary to run your business as a for-hire-carrier (delivery of freight for a fee or other compensation). Unlike the USDOT Number application process, a company may need to obtain multiple operating authorities to support its planned business operations.
Operating Authority dictates the type of operation a company may run and the cargo it may carry.
● Assistance in meeting the financial responsibility requirements established by FMCSA that must be met before you can operate a commercial motor vehicle.
● Assistance in passing the detailed safety audit (new entrant audit) that you will be required to go through within the first 12-18 months of your operations. Failing the audit or failing to submit to the audit, could result in your authority being revoked.
● Implementing processes and documentation to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
● Comprehensive annual compliance services, including:
● DOT driver qualification file retention and online access
● Hours of service auditing (ELDs, paper logs or timecards to be submitted)
● Driver record of duty status books
● DOT helpline with access to DOT experts for emergencies
● Assistance with new entrant safety audit preparation
● Roadside inspections and accident reviews
● Annual MVRs
● Update of MCS-150 (with PIN)
