When filing for operating authority, is there a difference between submitting the application by mail or via the Internet?
By submitting your applications via the Internet, your application will be processed much faster. To do so, please take a moment to fill out our online application. We encourage our applicants to use this online data entry option. This allows us to provide immediate response to carriers who require it, and reduce processing delays for all applicants. In contrast, applications filed by mail can take an additional seven to 14 days to process. Two days after you file your application, you will be able to check the status of your application here. To obtain your MC number, just click on “Continue”, then select “Carrier Search” from the dropdown menu. Here you can enter your last name or company name and the state where the carrier is located. Then click on “Search”. To check the status, click “Screen” under “View Carrier Details.” Operating authority will be granted a minimum of 14 days later and only after insurance and Designation of Process Agent documents are on file with the FMCSA. Yo
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