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['Operating Authority']
['For-Hire Carrier Authority']
01/17/2024
State Info
Intrastate operating authority - Alabama
Authority
| Required | Agency | Name | Fee | |
| For-hire authority | Yes | Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) | Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity — Motor Carrier Certificate (Form 14A) | Yes |
| Household goods authority | Yes | Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) | Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity — Motor Carrier Certificate (Form 14H) | Yes |
| Exempt for-hire authority | No | NA | NA | NA |
| Private authority | No | NA | NA | NA |
| Passenger authority | Yes | Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) | Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity — Passenger Motor Carrier (Form 14) | Yes |
| Other authority | Alabama requires anyone transporting livestock for resale, market, or slaughter on any public road or highway in Alabama to obtain a Livestock Hauler (Dealers) Permit at an annual fee of $30 per vehicle. Alabama issues a permit plate for identification of each vehicle. Contact the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries. | |||
| Required | Amount | Forms | Notes | |
| For-hire insurance | Yes | $100,000/ $300,000 public liability, $50,000 property damage, and $5,000 cargo. | Forms E and H | Carriers operating intrastate only must also submit Form B-2 to obtain vehicle registration numbers. Proof of insurance must be filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). |
| Household goods insurance | Yes | $100,000/ $300,000 public liability, $50,000 property damage, and $5,000 cargo. | Forms E and H | Carriers operating intrastate only must also submit Form B-2 to obtain vehicle registration numbers. Proof of insurance must be filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). |
| Exempt for-hire insurance | No | NA | NA | NA |
| Private insurance | No | NA | NA | NA |
| Passenger insurance | Yes | $500,000 for bodily injuries or death to all people injured or killed, $100,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, and $50,000 for loss or damage to property of others. | Forms E and H | Carriers operating intrastate only must also submit Form B-2 to obtain vehicle registration numbers. Proof of insurance must be filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). The insurance requirements listed are for carriers seating more than 20 passengers. |
| Hazardous material insurance | Yes | $5,000,000 combined single limit. | Form E | Proof of insurance must be filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). |
['Operating Authority']
['For-Hire Carrier Authority']
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