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Before a motor carrier of property or passengers domiciled in the United States or Canada begins interstate operations, it must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and receive a USDOT number.
These requirements apply to new U.S. and Canadian motor carriers applying to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce the United States.
In addition to registering with the FMCSA and receiving a USDOT number, for-hire motor carrier must obtain operating authority from FMCSA following the registration procedures in Part 365, unless the carrier is providing transportation exempt from the Part 365 registration requirements.
New entrant motor carrier application materials may be obtained by:
The requester of new entrant registration will be directed to the FMCSA website to secure and/or complete the application package online.
Upon completion of the application forms, the new entrant will be issued a USDOT number.
Exception. These requirements do not apply to Mexico-domiciled motor carriers. A Mexico-domiciled motor carrier of property or passengers must register with FMCSA by following the registration procedures in Parts 365, 368, and 390.