FMCSA - Instructions for Form OP-1(P)

SECTION I

FMCSA AUTHORITY. If you now have any former ICC or FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION authority or have an application for authority being processed now by the FMCSA, check the "YES" box and indicate the docket or the MC number you have been assigned. Example: MC-987654.

APPLICANT'S LEGAL BUSINESS NAME and DOING BUSINESS AS NAME. . The applicant name should be your full legal business name -- the name on the incorporation certificate, partnership agreement, tax records, etc. If you use a trade name that differs from your official business name, indicate this under "Doing Business As Name." Example: If you are John Jones, doing business as Quick Way Transit, enter "John Jones" under APPLICANT'S LEGAL BUSINESS NAME and "Quick Way Transit" under DOING BUSINESS AS NAME.

Because the FMCSA uses computers to retain information about regulated carriers, it is important that you spell, space, and punctuate any name the same way each time you write it. Example: John Jones Transit Co., Inc.; J. Jones Transit Co., Inc.; and John Jones Transit are considered three separate companies.

BUSINESS ADDRESS/MAILING ADDRESS. The business address is the physical location of the business. Example: 756 Bounty Street; 15433 State Highway 23. If applicant receives mail at an address different from the business location, also provide the mailing address. Example: P.O. Box 3721. NOTE: To receive pertinent FMCSA notices and to ensure that insurance documents filed on applicant's behalf are accepted, notify the FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION in writing (Licensing and Insurance Division, Suite 600, 400 Virginia Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20024) if the business or mailing address changes.

REPRESENTATIVE. If someone other than the applicant is preparing this form, provide the representative's name, title, position, or relationship to the applicant, address, and telephone and FAX numbers. Applicant's representative will be the contact person if there are questions concerning this application.

U.S. DOT NUMBER. Applicants subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are required to register with the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) before initiating service. Motor carriers that already have been issued a U.S. DOT registration number, should provide it; applicants that have not registered with U.S. DOT should refer to the U.S. DOT information sources under the "Additional Assistance" part of these Instructions.

FORM OF BUSINESS. A business is either a corporation, sole proprietorship or a partnership. If the business is a sole proprietorship, provide the name of the individual who is the owner. In this situation, the owner is the authority applicant. If the business is a partnership, provide the name of each partner.

SECTION II

TYPE OF AUTHORITY. Check the appropriate box(es) for the type(s) of authority you are requesting. Note: A separate filing fee is required for each type of authority requested. See "Fee Policy" in the application form.

SECTION III

INSURANCE INFORMATION. Check the appropriate box that describes the seating capacity of your vehicles. If all the vehicles you operate have a seating capacity of 15 passengers or fewer, you are required to maintain $1,500,000 minimum liability coverage. If any one of the vehicles you operate has a seating capacity of 16 passengers or more, you are required to maintain $5,000,000 minimum liability coverage. Appropriate insurance forms must be filed within 90 days after the date notice of your application is published in the FMCSA Register: Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X for bodily injury and property damage. The FMCSA does not furnish copies of insurance forms. You must contact your insurance company to arrange for the filing of all required insurance forms.

SECTION IV

SAFETY CERTIFICATION. Applicants for motor passenger carrier authority must complete the safety certification. You should check the "YES" response only if you can attest to the truth of the statements. The "Applicant's Oath" at the end of the application form applies to all certifications, and false certifications are subject to the penalties described in that oath.

If you are exempt from the U.S. DOT safety fitness regulations, you must certify that you are familiar with and will observe general operational safety fitness guidelines and applicable state and local laws relating to the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles.

You must check only one of the boxes in this section.

SECTION V

FITNESS CERTIFICATION. You must complete the appropriate fitness certification.

SECTION VI

FUNDING STATUS. All applicants must disclose their funding status. If you are a public recipient applicant, you must submit the additional evidence indicated. (This evidence should be provided on a separate sheet of paper attached to your application.)

SECTION VII

SCOPE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY.

When developing passenger service descriptions, the following guidelines may be useful:

Special and charter operations and contract carrier operations generally are conducted over irregular routes (i.e., authority that is not restricted to particular roads or highways), between points in the United States.

Other passenger carrier operations generally are performed over regular routes (i.e., authority to perform regularly scheduled service between designated points and operating over named roads or highways).

Intrastate motor passenger applicants -- If you also request intrastate, regular-route authority, you must send a description of the proposed service to the state transportation regulatory body of the state(s) in which the operations described in the application will be performed.

SECTION VIII

AFFILIATIONS. All applicants must disclose pertinent information concerning their affiliations, if any, with other former ICC, now FMCSA-licensed entities.

SECTION IX

APPLICANT'S OATH. Applications may be prepared by the applicant or an authorized representative. In either case, the oath must be signed by the applicant. In the case of companies, an authorized employee in the ownership structure may sign. An individual with power of attorney to act on behalf of the applicant may sign, provided that proof of the power of attorney is submitted with the application.

LEGAL PROCESS AGENTS

All applicants must designate a process agent in each state where operations are authorized. Process agents who will accept legal filings on applicant's behalf are designated on FMCSA Form BOC-3. Form BOC-3 must be filed within 90 days after the date notice of the application is published in the FMCSA Register.

STATE NOTIFICATION

Before beginning new or expanded interstate operations, all applicants must contact the appropriate regulatory agencies in every state in and through which the carrier will operate to obtain information regarding various state rules applicable to interstate authorities. It is the applicant's responsibility to comply with registration, fuel tax, and other state regulations and procedures. Begin this process by contacting the transportation regulatory agency for the state in which your business is located.

MAILING
INSTRUCTIONS

To file for authority you must submit an original and one copy of this application with the appropriate filing fee to FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, P. O. Box 100147, Atlanta, GA 03084-0147.

NOTE: RETAIN A COPY OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND ANY ATTACHMENTS FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS.

ALL DOCUMENTS WITH FEES ATTACHED:

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
P.O. Box 70935
Charlotte, NC 28272-0935

FOR EXPRESS MAIL ONLY

QLP Wholesale Lockbox - NC0810
Lockbox #70935
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262

FOR CREDIT CARD USERS ONLY:

FMCSA, Licensing and Insurance Division
Suite 600, 400 Virginia Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC. 20024

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

FMCSA INFORMATION SOURCES

Additional information on obtaining operating authority or monitoring the status of your applications is available through the Automated Response Capability (ARC) telephone system. After dialing (202) 358-7000, press 1, then request appropriate menu number indicated below. You may use the ARC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to obtain information in the following areas:

Information Requested MENU NUMBER

Status of your application = 1

(NOTE: Tracking the status of your application can be simplified and expedited if you refer to the assigned docket number when making inquiries. You will be informed of your docket number by letter sent on the date notice of your application appears in the FMCSA Register.)

Assistance in filing your application = 3

Status of insurance and process agent filing = 2

If you require information that is not available in the automated response system the ARC will guide you to an appropriate staff member who will be able to assist you in other areas.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION SOURCES

U.S. DOT Registration and Safety Ratings

To obtain information on registering with U.S. DOT (filing Form MCS-150) or to request a safety fitness review, write to:
Director, Office of Data Analysis & Information Systems
FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
400 7th Street, S.W. - HMIA
Washington, DC 20590
or call: (800) 832-5660 (Automated response system)
For information concerning a carrier's assigned safety rating, call: (800) 832-5660

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