['Business planning - Motor Carrier']
['Business planning - Motor Carrier']
10/01/2024
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The FMCSA regulations in 390.21 don’t directly address the issue, but a Preamble to an older final rule stated: “The FMCSA will consider requests for assignment of individual USDOT numbers to corporate divisions on a case-by-case basis. While the FMCSA does not wish to limit an organization’s flexibility, or its ability to promote a trade name, we nevertheless must consider whether the assignment of multiple USDOT numbers to a single corporate entity will compromise the integrity of the collection and processing of safety data.” The FMCSA has also provided this information for guidance.
Should each terminal operation or branch of a corporation register for a USDOT number?
A US DOT number usually applies to the company, not a particular branch office or vehicle. Generally the corporate office or headquarters should register the company, and should inform its branches of the USDOT number. For companies with multiple branches, maintaining proper registration with the FMCSA requires good communication between the corporate headquarters and the terminal offices. The company’s headquarters then can then interact with the FMCSA to ensure that all of its branches are properly accounted for.
Additional guidance was also provided by the FMCSA in another frequently asked question.
Do I need a new USDOT number if I am changing my company’s Legal Name or Form of Business?
The FMCSA’s policy is to assign a unique USDOT identification number to each person required to identify themself with FMCSA ... USDOT numbers are not transferable and are assigned to only one person and remain assigned to that person forever. A person includes an individual, corporation, partnership, or other business organization as authorized by state law. Each separate and distinct person must have separate registration.
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