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InstituteOverview (Level 1)Operating AuthorityEnglishAnalysisFocus AreaUSA

Operating authority

['Operating Authority']
Operating authority

Federal and state governments have a responsibility to ensure the smooth and efficient transportation of persons and property in U.S. commerce and to provide a level of public protection from damage that may result from this transportation.

Operating authority is a form of “business license” for for-hire motor carriers, and is required in addition to vehicle licensing (International Registration Plan [IRP]), fuel tax (International Fuel Tax Agreement [IFTA]), and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) safety requirements.

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What types of authority are required?

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Operating authority

Federal and state governments have a responsibility to ensure the smooth and efficient transportation of persons and property in U.S. commerce and to provide a level of public protection from damage that may result from this transportation.

Operating authority is a form of “business license” for for-hire motor carriers, and is required in addition to vehicle licensing (International Registration Plan [IRP]), fuel tax (International Fuel Tax Agreement [IFTA]), and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) safety requirements.

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