A common carrier of property must file a Form OP-1, Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority and a common carrier of passengers must file a Form OP-1(P), Application for Motor Passenger Carrier Authority. You can file for operating authority over the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov or you can download a copy of the application forms at this site. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may call our toll free number at l 800-832-5660 and request an application be mailed or faxed to you.
You are also required to file a MCS-150 (Motor Carrier Identification Report) and a MCS-150A (Safety Certification Application) to obtain a USDOT number. You can file for a USDOT number over the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov or call our toll-free number at 1-800-832-5660 and request the form be mailed or faxed to you.