For those interested in becoming a Motor Carrier with YOUR OWN OPERATING AUTHORITY?

According to the OOIDA website there are 9 important things to consider before making the decision to become a Motor Carrier with your own Operating Authority!   

1. OOIDA recommends you have 60 to 90 days operating capital before starting the authority process.

2. Get the customers you will need to succeed. Create and implement your business plan

3. Read and know the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

4. As a motor carrier you are responsible for your liability and cargo insurance. (Contact OOIDA/OOSI for

your Primary Liability and Cargo insurance needs)

5. You will need to be enrolled in a drug consortium. (Contact OOIDA/CMCI for your drug testing needs)

6. Operating under your own authority requires more time than being leased to a carrier. There are record

keeping responsibilities you will now have.

7. You will have a safety audit within first 18 months of operation. All records must be maintained.

8. Knowledge, understanding and compliance with all Federal and State regulations are now your

responsibility. Failure to comply could result in fines against your company.

9. You are now responsible for finding and securing your own loads. It is important to remember the

companies you do business with can affect your financial growth.

 Please keep in mind that these are only a few of the important things to remember when thinking of  becoming a Motor Carrier there are many additional factors to consider before making this important decision.
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