Form Op-1 - Application For Motor Property Carrier And Broker Authority

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INSTRUCTIONS OP-1 Revised 01/10/2017
OMB No.: 2126-0016 Expiration: 01/31/2020
United States Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority
INSTRUCTIONS for FORM OP-1
TOPICS
Overview of Operating Authority ........................................................................................................................................................................ i
How to Apply ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... ii
What is the Cost? ................................................................................................................................................................................................... iii
What are the Steps in Getting Operating Authority? ..................................................................................................................................... iii
How to Complete the OP-1 Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority .................................................................... vi
Information Sources .............................................................................................................................................................................................. x
* If a sole proprietor owner/operator submits personal information for registration purposes to obtain a USDOT Number or Operating
Authority, this information will be publicly available on FMCSA Web sites. This published information may include, but is not limited
to, the sole proprietor owner/operator’s home address, telephone number, and e-mail address when the home contact information
also serves as the business contact information.
OVERVIEW OF OPERATING AUTHORITY
Depending upon the type of business operation (Motor Carrier, Broker, Freight Forwarder, Shipper, Vehicle Registrant, and/or Cargo
Tank Facility) and what will be transported (property, hazardous materials, and/or passengers), companies may be required to register
for both Interstate Operating Authority (Form OP-1 series or Form OP-2) and USDOT Number (Form MCS-150 series). The Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and
the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs), which govern safety and financial responsibility. FMCSA’s registration requirements
reflect the focus on both of these concerns.
FMCSA encourages all applicants with Internet access to use the online registration site at
in order to
determine FMCSA’s registration requirements. Applicants without Internet access can call FMCSA at 1-800-832-5660 for assistance.
WHO NEEDS OPERATING AUTHORITY?
Before beginning interstate operations in the United States (U.S.), all authorized for-hire Motor Carriers of non-exempt property
and passengers, Brokers, and Freight Forwarders based in the U.S. or Canada must obtain Operating Authority by submitting the
appropriate form(s) in the OP-1 series. For a description of the different types of OP-1 forms and the various FMCSA requirements for
obtaining Operating Authority, please see
“What Are the Steps in Getting Operating
Authority?” (Topic IV) in this packet.
NOTE:
• Hawaii-based Motor Carriers that transport household goods, property, or passengers within a terminal area (see
49 USC Part
13504) must obtain
Operating Authority. Carriers that operate solely within the State of Hawaii and do not transport household goods are not required to obtain Operating
Authority.
• Mexico-based Motor Carriers should refer to
(Spanish) or
assurance-program
(English) for more information.
In addition to Operating Authority, some Motor Carriers of property or passengers must obtain a USDOT Number before beginning
interstate operations. Please consult “What Forms Do I Need?” at , which specifies the required forms
for both Operating Authority and USDOT Number.
INSTRUCTIONS OP-1 • Page i of x

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