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August 3, 2004 |
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March 11, 2004 |
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USDOT and FMSCA Requirements for Interstate Travel:
A USDOT Number is required of ALL vehicles involved in interstate commerce, whether they are private carriers or for hire carriers. Limousine services and bus companies fall into the for hire category. The primary purpose of the USDOT Number is to assist enforcement personnel in identifying motor carriers. A USDOT Number can be obtained by filling out forms MCS - 150 and MCS - 150A at WWW.FMCSA.DOT.GOV. There is no charge for this number, although you will need a valid credit card in your name to serve as an electronic "signature" on the application.
An ICC Number or "MC Number" is required for all "FOR HIRE" companies that transport passengers for a fare or charter fee in interstate travel. This registration is required to demonstrate to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a carrier is aware of the safety regulations that are in effect, as well as to prove that an interstate carrier is in possession of Liability Insurance that meets FMCSA minimum requirements, which are:
• Any vehicle with a seating capacity of 15 or less (including the driver) $1,500,000.00
• Any vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 or more $5,000,000.00A MC Number can also be obtained from WWW.FMCSA.DOT.GOV by filling out form OP - 1 and paying a $300.00 fee by credit card. In addition, after the FMCSA informs a limousine service that a "Docket File" has been opened for them, their insurance company must submit a form MCS 90B as proof of insurance coverage. The limousine service will also need to identify "Process Agents" who will accept warrants, subpoenas and other official communications in each state they plan to do business.
Please note that the Federal fine for transporting passengers in interstate travel without a valid MC Number is $10,000.00
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