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Operating Authority (MC, MX, FF)

$385.00

Apply for FMCSA operating authority. We file your MC number, FF number, or MX number application and make sure it's done right the first time. Motor carriers and freight brokers get an MC number. Freight forwarders get an FF number. Mexican carriers get an MX number.

Price includes our filing service. The $300 FMCSA fee is paid separately or included in our bundle packages. Need a BOC-3 too? Check out our DOT and Authority Package.

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Apply for FMCSA operating authority. We file your MC number, FF number, or MX number application and make sure it's done right the first time. Motor carriers and freight brokers get an MC number. Freight forwarders get an FF number. Mexican carriers get an MX number.

Price includes our filing service. The $300 FMCSA fee is paid separately or included in our bundle packages. Need a BOC-3 too? Check out our DOT and Authority Package.

BOC-3 Blanket of Coverage
BOC-3 Blanket of Coverage
$68.00

What's Included

  • OP-1 Application Filing: We file your operating authority application with the FMCSA.

  • Authority Type Selection: We help you choose the right authority type for your operation.

  • Error-Free Filing: We make sure your application matches your DOT number and won't get rejected.

Types of Operating Authority

  • MC Number (Motor Carrier): For trucking companies hauling freight for hire.

  • MC Number (Broker): For freight brokers arranging transportation for shippers.

  • FF Number (Freight Forwarder): For companies assembling and consolidating shipments.

  • MX Number: For Mexican carriers operating in the United States.

Who Needs Operating Authority?

You need an MC number or FF number if you're operating for hire in interstate commerce. This includes trucking companies hauling other people's freight, freight brokers arranging loads between shippers and carriers, and freight forwarders consolidating shipments.

You do not need operating authority if you're only hauling your own goods (private carrier) or operating within one state (intrastate only).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for operating authority without a DOT number? No. You need a USDOT number first. We can file both together if you don't have one yet.

What's the 21-day waiting period? After your MC number or FF number is generated, the FMCSA requires a 21-day waiting period before it can be activated. During this time, you need to get insurance and file a BOC-3.

What if my authority application was dismissed? If you applied before and it was dismissed for not filing insurance or BOC-3 in time, you need to reapply. Select the reapply option when ordering.

What's the difference between an MC number for carriers and brokers? Both are MC numbers, but they're different authority types. Carrier authority lets you haul freight. Broker authority lets you arrange freight for shippers without owning trucks. Some companies hold both.