What happens after a motor carrier begins operations as a new entrant?
After being issued a Florida DOT number, intrastate motor carriers are required to attend a New Entrant Seminar within 180 days from the date of issuance. These New Entrant Seminars are free. To pre-register, you may contact the Motor Carrier Compliance Office by FAX at (407)521-2592, e-mail Dotnumbers@dot.state.fl.us , or phone at (407)532-2787. Failure to attend a New Entrant Safety Seminar within 180 days shall subject your company to a Compliance Review of your transportation operations to determine compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations, and related record-keeping requirements. Penalties may be assessed for violations that are found. After an interstate new entrant satisfies all applicable pre-operational requirements, the transportation operation will be subject to the new entrant safety monitoring procedures for a period of 18 months. During this 18-month period: • The new entrant’s roadside safety performance wil
