How do I contact the FMCSA clearinghouse?
If you need assistance requesting your Clearinghouse Portal user role, contact the FMCSA Portal Registration Call Center at (800) 832-5660.
Will the FMCSA call me?
The warning said that FMCSA does not contact carriers via telemarketers or “robocall” automated telephone solicitations, nor does it request credit card numbers by telephone or charge a fee for downloadable forms that can be found at fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/forms.
What is the difference between DOT and FMCSA?
A USDOT number refers to an official US Department of Transportation number. The purpose of the number is to provide active interstate operating authority. That authority gets assigned to any moving company that performs interstate moves. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) provides the number.
How do I update my insurance information on FMCSA?
Updates can be done online via the FMCSA online registration system with your US DOT PIN, or by filing an MCS-150 form.
How do you remove a violation from Clearinghouse?
Log in & access the Clearinghouse dashboard. Go to ‘Violations’ & access you ‘Violation History’ Click ‘View Violation Details’ on the violation you wish to remove. Click the ‘Request to Remove Violation’ on the top right corner of the page.
How do I check my FMCSA Clearinghouse?
For more information on the Clearinghouse, please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
Why am I getting a letter from FMCSA?
Administration (FMCSA) sends warning letters to motor carriers whose safety performance data indicates they are not complying with applicable FMCSA safety regulations.
Does the DOT call you?
Don’t worry; these scams are easy to spot– neither the DOT nor FMCSA call new entrants. While impersonating a FMCSA employee is illegal, simply calling new applicants to offer a service is not. Scammers obtain new entrants’ contact information by continuously checking the FMCSA’s website for new entrants.
Who must comply with FMCSA?
You are subject to FMCSA regulations if you operate any of the following types of commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce: A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating (whichever is greater) of 4,537 kg (10,001 lbs.) or more (GVWR, GCWR, GVW or GCW)
Is DOT number and MC number the same?
A US DOT number identifies carriers operating in interstate commerce while an MC number identifies a carrier who transports regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce. Generally, items that have been changed from their natural state are regulated commodities requiring an MC number.
How long does it take for FMCSA to update?
You cannot make updates verbally over the telephone; a signed form is required. Biennial updates are processed immediately if done online, but updates filed by email, fax or mail may take three to four weeks to process.
How often do I need to update my MCS-150?
every two years
The biennial update is a requirement set by the FMCSA to update your MCS-150 Form (also called the Motor Carrier Identification Report) every two years, keep in mind some states actually require you to update it every year as part of renewing your truck/fleet registration.
How long does a violation stay on your Clearinghouse record?
five years
Driver violation records will be available in the Clearinghouse for five years from the date of the violation determination, or until the violation is resolved through the successful completion of the return-to-duty (RTD) process and follow-up testing plan, whichever is later.
How long does a failed drug test stay on your Clearinghouse?
How Long Do Failed Drug Tests Stay on Record? The positive drug test remains in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse until you successfully complete the RTD process and the observed DOT follow-up testing. After that, the information stays in the Clearinghouse for five years.
What happens if you fail a Clearinghouse drug test?
Finally, it’s important to note that any and all failed drug tests, including refusals to test, will be added to your record in the FMCSA Clearinghouse’s database. These failed drug and alcohol tests will stay on record until your return-to-duty program has been completed and five years have passed since the violation.
What happens to you if the FMCSA intervenes against your carrier?
This intervention will check a carrier’s compliance with the regulations and verify performance in BASIC areas in which the carrier has struggled. The carrier will send investigators requested records, and respond to any follow-up requests.
What are the top three violations in the unsafe Basic?
FMCSA regards Unsafe Driving, along with Hours of Service Compliance and the Crash Indicator, as one of the three most critical BASICs.
Why would the DOT be calling me?
Usually, you get a phone call from the agency; they want to have an investigator come to your place of business in 2 to 10 days, to conduct a DOT Compliance Review.
Is FMCSA mandatory?
An employer covered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug & alcohol testing program is required by law to register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH).
Is FMCSA part of DOT?
The FMCSA was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999.
Can I use someone else’s MC number?
Operating authorities (MC numbers) are transferable.
Can you have more than one MC number?
The short answer is no. According to Adam Galante, a DOT compliance expert at Compliance Navigation Specialists, “What drives people to have multiple DOT numbers are the insurance rates, which are determined by their hauling classification.
How often do you need to file MCS-150?
The FMCSA requires all interstate carriers to file a MCS-150 or MCS-150B, if a Safety permit is required, every 24 months based on the last two digits of the US DOT number. The last digit of the number dictates the month and the second to last digit dictates the year.
How long does it take for FMCSA to grant authority?
While an application for FMCSA operating authority is typically granted within 25 business days, the process may be extended if the application requires additional review.