fmcsa.dot.gov How To Apply USDOT Number : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Name of the Organisation :Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (fmcsa.dot.gov)
Type of Facility : How to Apply online USDOT Number
Home Page :http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Apply Online :
FMCSA encourages all applicants with Internet access to use our online registration assistantto determine all FMCSA registration requirements. For applicants without Internet access, FMCSA can mail instructions, forms, and other materials designed to assist in the off-line registration process; call FMCSA at 1-800-832-5660.
These instructions assume that the applicant has determined that a USDOT Number is required and that the MCS-150 form must be submitted.

Filling Options :
There are two options for filing the necessary forms to obtain a USDOT Number
** Completing and filing the required MCS-150 forms online, or
** Completing a printed copy and mailing to the FMCSA
FMCSA strongly encourages applicants to use the electronic online application process since it has built-in edit checks and simple yes-and-no questions for easy, accurate completion. It is also significantly faster than applying by mail. The estimated time to complete the form online is approximately 20 minutes.

Option 1: Filing Online (recommended).
** We encourage you to print all related form instructions prior to completing the online forms.
** To complete and submit application form(s), go to: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
** Upon submission, a USDOT Number for the company is issued immediately, if the application is approved.
** FMCSA suggests that you record the USDOT Number that is assigned.

Option 2: Filing Paper by Mail.
** Submit all required MCS and/or OP forms together.
** Once the application is completed, FMCSA suggests making a copy for the company’s files.
** Mailed applications, on average, take four to six weeks processing time.
** Notification of USDOT Number will be sent to the mailing address provided in items 8-11 of submitted MCS150 or MCS-150B form.
** Mail completed application form(s) to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Attention- USDOT Number Application ,1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,Washington, DC 20590

Step-By-Step Instructions :
These instructions will assist in preparing a complete and accurate MCS-150 application. The instruction numbers below correspond to the numbered items on the MCS-150 form. When completing the application, please print clearly in ink or type all information.
Reason for Filing (Top of Form) — The information in the table below represents the valid reasons for filing the MCS-150 Form. Select one of the four reasons and mark its corresponding box at the top of the form under “Reason for Filing,” and complete all the items on the form that are mandatory for the selected reason.
1. Name of Motor Carrier — This is the legal name of the business entity that owns/controls the Motor Carrier operation. The name entered here should be the full legal business name (the name on the incorporation certificate, partnership agreement, tax records, etc.).
For example, if the company is a:
** Sole Proprietorship/Individual, enter the legal name, e.g., John A. Doe
** Partnership, enter the legal names of all partners, e.g., John A. Doe and Jane B. Smith
** Corporation, enter the name on the incorporation certificate (this name must include the type of corporation), e.g., John Doe INC, John Doe LLC.
2. Trade or D.B.A. (Doing Business As) Name — Enter the company’s trade name if it is different from the company’s official business name (the name entered in item 1). For example, if you entered “John A. Doe” in item 1 as the company’s official business name, but the trade name, or “Doing Business As” name, is “John’s Trucking Company,” you would enter “John’s Trucking Company” in this item.
3-6. Principal Address — Enter the address where the company’s safety records are maintained. FMCSA will use this address for on-site visits to Motor Carriers for the purpose of conducting safety audits, compliance reviews, and other activities. For this reason, do not enter a P.O. Box as the Principal Address or processing of the company’s application will be delayed.
7. Colonia (Mexico Only) — If the company’s principal address (and safety records location) is in Mexico, enter the “Colonia” or “Barrio” in Mexico.
8-11. Mailing Address — Enter the mailing address where the company wants all its FMCSA correspondence to be sent (this may be a P.O. Box). If all parts of this address are the same as the “Principal Address” (items 3-6) write “SAME” in item 8 and leave items 9-11 blank. However, if any parts of the mailing and principal addresses differ, complete all items 8-11.
12. Colonia (Mexico Only) — If the company’s mailing address is in Mexico, enter the “Colonia” or “Barrio” in Mexico.
13. Principal Business Phone Number — Enter the primary telephone number, including area code, for the “Principal Address” (items 3-6). (This may be a cell phone number.)

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