When it comes to the reactivation of motor carrier licenses, some trucking companies don't know where to turn. Do you need to jump through a dozen administrative hoops to reactivate MC numbers, or is the process fairly straightforward? Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filings is here to help.
Discover how we guide countless commercial trucking companies through the process of MC number reactivation. Reach out to our team to start your renewal today or for more information regarding your operating status.
If you need to revive motor carrier numbers, it's important to determine if you're eligible for reactivation or if you must apply for a brand-new authority. The following scenarios call for starting over with a new number and beginning the application process again:
Both of these instances require applying for a new MC number. To do so, you'll need to submit a BOC-3 form and provide all the necessary insurance information. FMCA Filings can assist you with this process so your application abides by all regulations set by the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Restoring your MC operating status isn't always possible. You may apply to reinstate your operating authority if it’s been inactive for less than 12 months. Any deactivation period longer than that requires applying for a new authority.
In order to reactivate MC numbers, you must keep track of the date you lost your operating authority. Reinstating it within a year makes for a relatively straightforward process when you go through FMCA Filings. Renewing beyond the 12-month inactivity period involves applying for operating authority just like your initial application.
You'll also need to take care of annual permits after an extended period without any motor carrier licensing. This includes your United Carrier Registration and BOC-3 or processing agent permits.
At FMCA Filings, we have agents standing by who can answer any questions you have regarding your eligibility for the reactivation of motor carrier licenses. Reach out to us online to chat with an expert.
We make it simple to revive motor carrier numbers. Our site contains all the necessary permits and filing paperwork that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires. Select the file to reactivate an MC number and submit your US DOT number and email address.
Once you register with this information and agree to our terms of service, you can proceed to file for a reinstated MC number. This includes paying a small fee to cover the administrative services along with the fee that the FMCSA charges for the reactivation. Keep an eye out for an email notifying you that your number is active once again.
Remember that reactivating your MC number is not the end of the process. You'll need to complete the following steps to retain your operating authority:
You may also need to file for a biennial update to maintain your US DOT number. FMCA Filings facilitates the application process and will update you with new information about your filing status. Completing all your permit applications online provides a simple, flexible option.
Trucking companies, brokers, and other industry leaders trust FMCA Filings when it comes time to reactivate MC numbers, apply for a US DOT number, and more. Our easy-to-use platform contains all the permit requests you'll need to comply with commercial trucking regulations.
Explore our website to file for different permits and licensing. You can also get in touch with our live agents through our on-page chat feature or by submitting a message online with your contact information. One of our specialists will respond to your request quickly and set you on the right track for maintaining your operating authority.
Voluntarily revoking your MC number is one of the reasons it becomes inactive. The most common reason for losing operating authority involves failing to update information with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Yes, you can both reactivate and deactivate MC numbers. Deactivation involves canceling both your US DOT and MC number and will no longer subject you to state or federal trucking regulations. It can take up to three weeks to finalize the deactivation after you file the paperwork.
It costs $160 to file for an MC number renewal with FMCA Filings. If you're ineligible because you no longer have an active US DOT number on file, the fee to reactivate a US DOT number is $200.