FMCSA reinstatement after Out of Service orders
Reviewed by Korey Sharp-Paar · Updated
Carrier-level OOS orders under 49 CFR §385 shut down the operation entirely until corrective action is documented and FMCSA lifts the order. Your reinstatement request is prepared for you for a $200 service fee, with no FMCSA fee, after the carrier has completed the corrective-action portion. Submitted to FMCSA by you or a filer you authorize. The request comes at the end, and FMCSA controls how long its review takes.
How the OOS recovery sequence works
Step 1: FMCSA issues the OOS order, typically following a §385.13 unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review or a §385.16 imminent-hazard finding. The order specifies the deficiencies and a corrective-action timeline. Step 2: the carrier completes substantive corrective action - fresh driver qualification files, updated drug-and-alcohol program documentation, fresh maintenance records, HOS compliance audit, etc. Step 3: the carrier files a Safety Management Plan with FMCSA documenting the corrective action. Step 4: the reinstatement request is prepared for you and submitted to FMCSA by you or a filer you authorize. Step 5: FMCSA reviews the request and decides whether to lift the order.
See our why MC numbers get revoked guide for the underlying enforcement framework.
What our service covers
- FMCSA reinstatement request prepared for you after corrective action
- Submitted to FMCSA by you or a filer you authorize.
- Login.gov account recovery help at no extra cost
- Status monitoring until FMCSA acts on the request
- Documentation review for the corrective-action filing
- Coordination guidance with the FMCSA division office on the Safety Management Plan
Pricing
DOT out-of-service reinstatement: $200 service fee, no FMCSA fee. MC authority reinstatement: $220 service fee + $80 FMCSA fee = $300 total; the FMCSA fee is its own line, paid to FMCSA.
| Item | Paid to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DOT out-of-service reinstatement: service feePreparing the request to lift an out-of-service order on your USDOT number. FMCSA charges no reinstatement fee for this service. | Fast Filing Group LLC | $200 |
| DOT out-of-service reinstatement total (service fee only) | $200 | |
| MC authority reinstatement: service feePreparing the request to reinstate revoked MC operating authority. | Fast Filing Group LLC | $220 |
| MC authority reinstatement: FMCSA reinstatement feeSet by FMCSA (49 CFR 360.3T). Charged as its own line and paid to FMCSA with the request. | FMCSA | $80 |
| MC authority reinstatement total (service fee + FMCSA fee) | $300 | |
FMCSA charges an $80 fee to reinstate revoked MC operating authority (49 CFR 360.3T). For MC reinstatement, our $220 service fee and the $80 FMCSA fee are itemized as two separate amounts before you pay ($300 total). DOT out-of-service reinstatement is a $200 service fee with no FMCSA fee.
OOS order recovery questions
What kinds of OOS orders apply to a carrier?
Three types: vehicle-level OOS (a specific truck taken out of service at roadside for a brake violation, hours-of-service violation, hazmat issue - the vehicle stays out of service until the defect is repaired), driver-level OOS (a specific driver placed OOS for HOS violation, drug/alcohol indication, license issue - until the condition is resolved), and carrier-level OOS (the entity itself shut down for imminent-hazard or unsatisfactory safety rating - most severe, requires substantive corrective action plus a reinstatement request).
How does carrier-level OOS recovery work?
A carrier-level OOS under 49 CFR §385 typically follows an unsatisfactory §385.13 compliance review or an imminent-hazard finding under §385.16. The carrier must demonstrate substantive correction of the underlying §391 / §382 / §395 / §396 deficiencies - typically through a written corrective action plan, fresh driver-qualification files on every active driver, fresh maintenance records, fresh HOS audit results - before FMCSA accepts the reinstatement request. Once that is done, the request can be submitted; FMCSA controls how long its review takes.
Can I keep operating during corrective action?
No. A carrier-level OOS prohibits all operations until FMCSA lifts the order. Operating in OOS status is a separate violation subject to civil penalties under 49 USC §521(b) (see Appendix B to 49 CFR part 386). Vehicle and driver-level OOS only restrict the specific unit/individual; carrier-level shuts down the entire operation.
Other reinstatement contexts
You might also need
- Driver MVR & CDLIS for fresh DQ files - FastDriverScreening
- BOC-3 if also lapsed - Order a BOC-3
Start your reinstatement request
We prepare your reinstatement request; it is submitted to FMCSA by you or a filer you authorize. FMCSA charges an $80 fee to reinstate revoked MC operating authority (49 CFR 360.3T). For MC reinstatement, our $220 service fee and the $80 FMCSA fee are itemized as two separate amounts before you pay ($300 total). DOT out-of-service reinstatement is a $200 service fee with no FMCSA fee.
Submitted to FMCSA by you or a filer you authorize.
Independent filing service operated by Fast Filing Group LLC. Not affiliated with FMCSA, USDOT or any government agency.