[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR385.305]



[Page 227]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 385_SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart D_New Entrant Safety Assurance Program

 

Sec. 385.305  What happens after the FMCSA receives a request for new 

entrant registration?



    (a) The requester for new entrant registration will be directed to 

the FMCSA Internet website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov) to secure and/or complete 

the application package online.

    (b) The application package will contain the following:

    (1) Educational and technical assistance material regarding the 

requirements of the FMCSRs and HMRs, if applicable.

    (2) The Form MCS-150, The Motor Carrier Identification Report.

    (3) The Form MCS-150A, The Safety Certification for Applications for 

U.S. DOT Number.

    (4) Application forms to obtain operating authority under 49 CFR 

365, as appropriate.

    (c) Upon completion of the application forms, the new entrant will 

be issued a USDOT number.

    (d) For-hire motor carriers, unless providing transportation exempt 

from 49 CFR part 365 registration requirements, must also comply with 

the procedures established in 49 CFR part 365 to obtain operating 

authority before operating in interstate commerce.