Getting ones own Authority
- Thread starter RickG
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kwexpress
Veteran Expediter
there are several ways to do it.you can go to SAFER WEB scroll down the page and under fmcsa services you will see a link that says FMCSA registration and updates.click there and do it.pay 300 on a credit card and in a couple weeks you will have authority.provided that you have insurance on file and process agents.make sure the insurance company you choose does electronic filing.
CharlesD
Expert Expediter
It's pretty simple. Just go to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, follow the steps on there, and then stay the heck out of whatever part of the country I'm in.
transporter
Expert Expediter
play nice charles
There are companies out there that charge large dollars, for a reason, to get you set up with all that you require for your particular business model.
It isn't as simple as paying the $300 and filling out the FMCSA application.
IMHO, anyone thinking of doing this should take the time to fully educate themselves through diligent research of facts until they understand all the laws and requirements of the various jurisdictions.
It isn't as simple as paying the $300 and filling out the FMCSA application.
IMHO, anyone thinking of doing this should take the time to fully educate themselves through diligent research of facts until they understand all the laws and requirements of the various jurisdictions.
Actually, I already have all my regs. I am the owner of a three truck and one van local delivery company located in palm beach county fl. I have been considering expanding into Expediting and or LTL. I have come here and am just trying to learn and familiarize myself to the terms. I was just not sure if 'authority' meant something that was unique to the expediting industry.
But I will be sure to follow Charles around and try to cypher all his loads as soon as I figure out this expediting thing a little more.
But I will be sure to follow Charles around and try to cypher all his loads as soon as I figure out this expediting thing a little more.
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Jefferson3000
Expert Expediter
Common Carrier Authority
Contract Carrier Authority
You can't run a commercial truck across state lines without it. No offense, but if you really were as familiar as you need to be to be compliant, you would've been familiar with the term "authority" already.
Your DOT number is fine if you just want to run Florida. You will need that MC number to leave the state.
Contract Carrier Authority
You can't run a commercial truck across state lines without it. No offense, but if you really were as familiar as you need to be to be compliant, you would've been familiar with the term "authority" already.
Your DOT number is fine if you just want to run Florida. You will need that MC number to leave the state.
Jefferson3000
Expert Expediter
Yes. The common carrier authority that you have filed for is showing that it is pending the insurance filing, but your process agents are in place. FMCSA will refer to it as your docket number.
Good luck to you!