Operating authorities are for companies that are either for-hire carriers
Why You Need an Operating Authority
The type of operating authority a company has determines what type of operation that company may run, the type of cargo it carries as well as where it can operate, and what type of insurance it must carry.
Types of Operating Authorities
- Motor common carrier of property except for household goods
- Motor contract carrier of property except for household goods
- Motor common carrier of household goods
- Motor contract carrier of household goods
- Broker of property except household goods
- Broker of household goods
Cost for an Operating Authority
Each operating authority costs $300 as of December 31, 2010, according to the US DOT.
