Process for Carriers who want to operate only in the U'S commercial zones'

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• Avoiding common errors in filling out Forms
  OP-2, MCS-150 and BOC-3
• Guidance in filling out Form OP-2 Certificates
• Avoiding mailing errors
• Where to get help

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• Application for Certificate of Registration-
• U.S. Commercial Zone
• Form OP-2
• Motor Carrier Identification Report
• Form MCS-150
• Designate Process Agent Form BOC-3

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• Application forms are in English and Spanish.
• All written materials MUST be completed and
  submitted in ENGLISH.

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• The applications, certifications and attachments
  must be
• typewritten or
• printed in ink

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• The carrier must
• Be thorough and accurate
• Provide all required information
• Complete the application in its entirety
• Send appropriate fees

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• Applications with missing information or fees
  will be returned to the carrier.
• The process starts again once you reapply.

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• If a question or supplemental attachment
  does not apply to the applicant, it should be
  answered N/A or not applicable.
• If additional space is needed, please use
  separate sheets of paper and mark them
  appropriately.

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• The completed certification statements and oath
  must be signed by the APPLICANT ONLY.
• For example
• sole proprietorship, the owner must sign
• partnership, one of the partners must sign
• corporation, an official of the company must sign
  (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)

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• Page 2
• Include complete physical location with
• colonia or barrio if applicable
• Include Zip Code
• Include business telephone number
• (area code) telephone number

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• Page 3
• If using a representative provide their
  complete contact information.
• They will be contacted if there are questions
  concerning this application.

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• Page 4
• Select the correct form of business
• Corporation
• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership

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• Page 7 - Question 5(a)
• If the carrier answered YES to question 5, then
  in 5(a) the carrier must provide the name
  which the applicant is registered under, the
  RFC number and the location where it was
  issued.

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• Page 8-9
• Check appropriate box(es) for each type of
  registration applicant is requesting.
• Fees apply to each type of registration
  requested.
• If re-registering, do not complete unless
  applicant is requesting a new type of authority.

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• Page 10
• Insurance Information
• Vehicles with gross weight of 10,000 pounds
  (4,535 kilos approx.) and carrying
  non-hazardous materials, must maintain 750,000
  minimum liability coverage.

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• Page 12
• Exempt from Regulations
• Applicant is exempt from the U.S. DOT safety
  fitness regulations if they operate vehicles with
  a gross vehicle weight rating under 10,001 pounds
  (4,535.6 kilos) and will not transport hazardous
  materials.

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• Page 21
• The applicant or an authorized representative may
  prepare certifications. In either case, the
  applicant must sign all safety certifications and
  the oath!

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• Page 23
• What procedures you have in place to maintain
  the driver's qualification file?
• What documents will be included in the driver's
  qualification file?
• What procedure you have in place to review the
  driver's qualification file?

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• Page 24 - Hours of Service
• How are you going to assure that the driver is
  completing the daily log?
• Who is going to check the daily logs?
• What is going to happen if the driver does not
  complete the daily log correctly?
• How are you going to track the hours of work for
  local drivers?

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• Page 25 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Include name, address, and telephone of
• the person responsible for implementing and
  supervising the program.
• the alcohol and drug (controlled substances)
  testing laboratory certified by the National
  Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP) in the
  U.S.
• For a list of certified labs, visit
• http//workplace.samhsa.gov/ResourceCenter/lab
  list.htm

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• Page 25 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
• All laboratories listed in this certification
  must be certified by the NLCP in the U.S.
• Make sure that the collection service you use
  works with a certified lab.

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• Page 27 - Accident Monitoring Program
• Include a list of the information that is going
  to be maintained in the accident register.
• or
• Include an example of your accident register.

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• Page 28 - Accident Monitoring Program
• Every 12 months, Motor Carriers shall make an
  inquiry and review the records of all their
  drivers including
• Drivers qualifications
• Drivers accidents histories
• Drivers ability to be drive safely
• Annual certification signed by each driver

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• Page 29 - Accident Monitoring Program
• List name, address and telephone number of the
  person(s) that FMCSA can call to request records
  and/or information of the company.

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• Page 30- Hazardous Materials (HM)
• List the name of the person(s) (other than
  driver) responsible for ensuring compliance
  with HM activities.
• Include a description of the assignments of
  the above listed person(s).
• List training of above listed person(s).

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• Page 31 - Cargo Tank Carriers of HM
• List the name of the person(s) (other than
  driver) that is responsible for ensuring
  compliance with Hazardous Materials activities.
• List name, qualifications and the certification
  number of the person and the facility where
  repairs and inspection to cargo tank carrier will
  occur.

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• Page 32 - Household Goods Arbitration
• Applicable to for-hire carriers of property
  operating entirely in commercial zone areas
  that intend to transport household goods.
• Must certify their agreement to offer
  arbitration as a means of settling loss and
  damage claims as a condition of registration.
• Must be signed by the same company official who
  completes the Applicant's Oath.

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• Page 33-34 - Compliance Certification
• Must certify by checking Yes to all
• Willingness and ability to comply with
  requirements
• Applicant has paid any taxes owed to U.S. IRS
  (section 4481)
• Understanding that their agent is their official
  representative
• Receive filings and notices
• Willingness to produce records
• Not disqualified from operating a commercial
  motor vehicle in U.S.
• Not prohibited from filing an application because
  of suspension
• Must be signed by the same company official who
  completes the Applicant's Oath.

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• Page 34-35 - Applicants Oath
• Complete all the information on the application
  and certifications.
• Application and certifications must be signed by
  the applicant.
• Providing false information is subject to the
  penalties described in that oath.

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• Provides basic information about the carrier's
  operation necessary to maintain FMCSA's carrier
  census database.
• Complete and sign.

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• Form BOC-3 is important because the applicant may
  not begin operations unless Form BOC-3 has been
  filed with the FMCSA.
• It is important that the agent responsible for
  receiving notices and documents insures that the
  information is received by the company he/she
  represents.

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• A carrier must
• Provide a signed and dated Form BOC-3 with
  the OP-2 Application
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• Use a process service agent who will
  electronically file the BOC-3 within 90 days

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• A process agent must be designated in each state
  in which the applicant may operate.
• The BOC-3 Form must show the street addresses for
  the person(s) designated as the agent(s) for
  serving notices of enforcement action.

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• Many commercial firms can arrange process agents
  in any state for a fee.
• Obtain a free List of Process Agents on the
  Internet at the link below http//www.fmcsa.dot.g
  ov/Pdfs/Process_agent_addresses.pdf

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• Filing fee must be made payable to FMCSA by
• check drawn upon funds deposited in a bank in the
  U.S.
• money order payable in U.S. currency
• approved credit card (use form on p.38)
• Separate fees are required for each type of
  registration requested at 300 each.
• There is no cost to re-apply, unless applicant is
  requesting a new type of authority.
• Fees MUST be included with your application!

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• Applicant must submit an original and a copy
  of the Application Package with the appropriate
  filing fee to FMCSA.
• Retain a copy of the completed application form
  and any attachments for the applicant's records.

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• Check or Money Order - Regular Mail
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety
  Administration
• P. O. Box 100147
• Atlanta, GA 30384-0147
• Check, Money Order or Credit Card - Express Mail
• Bank of America, Lockbox 100147
• 6000 Feldwood Road
• 3rd Floor East
• College Park, GA 30349
• Re-Applications Only (No Payment Required)
• FMCSA Trans-border Office
• P. O. Box 530870
• San Diego, CA 92153

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• Call 001 [phone]
• or
• Visit the FMCSA Spanish Web site
  http//www.fmcsa.dot.gov/spanish