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