For-hire carrier authority - New Jersey

Intrastate

The motor carrier industry in New Jersey is generally unregulated. However, operating authority approval by the state is required to transport the following:

1. Alcoholic beverage transportation:
   • Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - (609) 984-2830 or (609) 984-2736
2. Liquified petroleum gas:
   • Motor Vehicle Services, Motor Carrier Unit - (609) 633-9408
3. Hazardous waste transportation and solid waste transportation:
   • Department of Environmental Protection – (609) 292-7081
4. Household goods transportation:
   • Regulated Business Section of the Office of Consumer Protection – (973) 504-6370
   • http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/ocp/regulate.htm
5. Radioactive materials:
   • Department of Environmental Protection
   • Radiation Protection Element – (609) 292-7081

Insurance: Each vehicle registered in New Jersey and engaged in intrastate operations must provide proof of insurance coverage in the following minimum amounts: $15,000/$30,000 PL and $5,000 PD. Interstate $750,000 CSL.

Interstate

New Jersey is not a participating member of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCRA); however, interstate for-hire carriers based in this state are required to select a base state according to UCR guidelines and file UCR registration. UCR registration is required even if travel occurs only in non-UCR participating states.

Refer to Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCRA) for the current fee schedule.