Form Mcs-150 - Motor Carrier Identification Report - U.s. Department Of Transportation

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INSTRUCTIONS MCS-150 Revised 04/26/2016

OMB No.: 2126-0013 Expiration: 04/30/2019

United States Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Motor Carrier Identification Report

(Application for USDOT Number)

INSTRUCTIONS for FORM MCS-150

TOPICS

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Overview .................................................................................................................. i

Filing Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... i

Step-by-Step Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Where Can I Get Additional Help and Information? .................................................................................................................................... viii

Motor Carrier Identification Report (MCS-150 Form) ...................................................................................................................................... 1

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration process requires that companies define the type of business

operation (Motor Carrier, Broker, Shipper, Freight Forwarder and/or Cargo Tank Facility) that they plan to establish. FMCSA’s

responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and the

Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) governing both safety and financial responsibility. The Agency’s focus on both concerns

is reflected in the dual path of its current registration process. Companies may find that they are subject to both registration

requirements—USDOT Number (Forms MCS-150, MCS-150B, or MCS-150C) and Interstate Operating Authority (Forms OP-1, OP-1(P),

OP-1(FF), OP-1(MX), or OP-2).

FMCSA encourages all applicants with Internet access to use our online registration site ( ) to

determine all FMCSA registration requirements. For applicants without Internet access, FMCSA can mail instructions, forms, and other

materials designed to assist in the off-line registration process; call FMCSA at 1-800-832-5660.

These instructions assume that the applicant has determined that a USDOT Number is required and that the MCS-150 form must be

submitted.

FILING OPTIONS

There are two options for filing the necessary forms to obtain a USDOT Number:

• Completing and filing the required MCS-150 forms online; or

• Completing a printed copy and mailing to the FMCSA.

FMCSA strongly encourages applicants to use the electronic online application process since it has built-in edit checks and

simple yes-and-no questions for easy, accurate completion. It is also significantly faster than applying by mail. The estimated time

to complete the form online is approximately 20 minutes.

• Option 1: Filing Online (recommended).

We encourage you to print all related form instructions prior to completing the online forms.

To complete and submit application form(s), go to: .

Upon submission, a USDOT Number for the company is issued immediately, if the application is approved.

FMCSA suggests that you record the USDOT Number that is assigned.

• Option 2: Filing Paper by Mail.

Submit all required MCS and/or OP forms together.

Once the application is completed, FMCSA suggests making a copy for the company’s files.

Mailed applications, on average, take four to six weeks processing time.

Notification of USDOT Number will be sent to the mailing address provided in items 8-11 of submitted MCS-150 or MCS-150B form.

Mail completed application form(s) to:

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminisration

Attention: USDOT Number Application

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20590

NOTE: Applications that are incomplete, unreadable, or unsigned will be rejected and returned via mail, delaying the receipt of the company’s USDOT Number.

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