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Operating Authority Guides — USDOT, MC, BOC-3

FMCSA operating authority is the regulatory permission to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Two identifiers — USDOT and MC — work together: the USDOT identifies your safety record; the MC docket identifies your for-hire operating authority.

These guides cover the full authority lifecycle — from the URS application through ACTIVE status, the cost components, the differences between identifiers, and the reinstatement process when authority gets revoked.

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