Motor Carrier Authority Application

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As a user of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Information Technology  (FMCSA IT) Systems, I understand that I am personally responsible for my use and any misuse of my system account and password. FMCSA IT systems are the property of the Federal government. FMCSA owns the data stored on FMCSA databases, including all data recorded for monitoring, email messages, and information, even those deemed personal. 

I understand that by accessing a U.S. government information system that I must comply with the following requirements:

1)Sensitive information may not be transmitted at a level higher than what the  system is approved for.

2)Any activity that violates Federal laws for information protection (e.g., hacking,  spamming, etc) is not permitted.

3)Any password compromise or unauthorized usage of the user accounts must be  reported immediately to the FMCSA ISSO to the FMCSA ISSO at FMCSA Headquarters (MC-RIS

I understand that Federal law provides for punishment under Title 18, U.S. Code,  including a fine and up to 10 years in jail for the first offense for anyone who:

a) Knowingly accesses an information system without authorization, or exceeds authorized access, and obtains information that requires protection against unauthorized disclosure.

b)Intentionally, without authorization, accesses a government information system and impacts the government's operation, including availability of that system.

b)Intentionally accesses a government information system without authorization,  and alters, damages or destroys information therein.

My acceptance below indicates that I have read, understand, and will comply with  these requirements as a condition of maintaining active accounts with access to  FMCSA IT systems. I also understand that failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action. 

1.

The USDOT# Company Official is responsible for ensuring all FMCSA Portal accounts for USDOT# Company Users are current and accurate. This includes approving  USDOT# Company User accounts, deactivating that the accounts when a USDOT #Company User leaves the company, and ensuring appropriate roles and access are assigned to USDOT# Company Users.

2.

The Company Official is responsible for ensuring that proper security measures are in place so that information is not obtained by unauthorized persons. This includes preventing the sharing of passwords as well as preventing passwords being posted where others can see them as well as physical security of the access points for  FMCSA information.

3.

The Company Official is responsible for ensuring that each authorized USDOT#  Company User uses their individual user ID for every query they run and that they do not share IDs.

4.

The Company Official is responsible for updating new users, users leaving the company, change in user status, or rights and if these duties are not performed the designated oversight person's authority could be removed.

5.

The Company Official is required to certify annually that the list of persons on the User Status Report provided by FMCSA are still approved users in the employ of, or under contract or agreement with, that company. The report will be sent to the  Company Official via email. Failure to provide the annual certifications could result  in an audit followup by FMCSA to recommend whether the company has adequate oversight of usage, whether access for their users should be terminated, or the  Company Official should be removed from that function.

6.

The Company Official will report any security problems or password compromises immediately to the FMCSA Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at FMCSA Headquarters (MC-RIS) and local FMCSA IT security personnel. 7. The Company Official will inactivate all USDOT# User's accounts when security  problems or password compromises have been discovered.

I  certify that I am familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations and, if applicable, the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, and the Federal Motor Carrier Commercial Regulations. Under penalties of perjury, under the laws of the United States of America, I certify that all information supplied on this form or relating to this application is true and correct. Further, I certify that I am qualified and authorized to file this application. I know that willful misstatementsor omissions of material facts constitute Federal criminal violations punishable under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 by imprisonment up to 5 years and fines up to $250,000 for each offense. Additionally, these statements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. § 1621, which provides for fines up to $250,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years for each offense. 

I further certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the United States, that I have not been convicted, after September 1, 1989, of any Federal or State offense involving the distribution or possession of a controlled substance, or that if I havebeen so convicted, I am not ineligible to receive Federal benefits, either by court order or operation of law, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, formerly  Pub. L. 100-690, Title V, Section 5301, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat.4310, renumbered and amended Pub. L. 101-647, Title X, Section 1002(d), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4827 (21 

Does the Applicant certify it is willing and able to provide the proposed operations or service and to comply with all pertinent statutory and regulatory requirements and regulations issued or administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, including operational regulations, safety fitness requirements, motor vehicle safety standards and minimum financial responsibility and designation of process agent requirements?

Does the Applicant certify it is willing and able to produce for review or inspection documents which are requested for the purpose of determining compliance with applicable statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Transportation, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Commercial Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, and Americans With Disabilities Act regulations within 48 hours of any written request?  Applicant understands that the written request for documents may be served on the contact person identified in the company contact section of this application, or the designated process agent?

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT,

That the undersigned, (CLIENT) (hereinafter "Client"), a motor carrier applicant intending to operate under the auspice of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), does hereby lawfully appoint DOTMC Filing LLC, a Nevada corporation with an office and place of business at Las Vegas, Nevada, as its true and lawful Limited Attorney-In-Fact ("Agent").

The Agent is appointed to prepare applications, convey information, and/or execute any other administrative function required by the FMCSA on the Client's behalf.

1. Client Acknowledgements & Responsibilities The Client acknowledges that DOTMC Filing LLC, its employees, and/or agents are not responsible for reporting any claims or potential claims to the carrier. The Client is solely responsible for maintaining compliance with all reporting provisions and for reporting any and all updates that may arise under their USDOT/MC or Corporation status.

2. Scope of Agent's Services DOTMC Filing LLC will use reasonable care, diligence, and judgment in procuring the Motor Carrier applications and permits requested by the Client. DOTMC Filing LLC relies on information provided by the Client and makes no effort to verify this information. DOTMC Filing LLC does not act as a risk manager or consultant. While the Agent may point out the advantages of additional programs, it assumes no obligation to advise the Client on any specific industry regulations.

3. Dispute Resolution In the event a dispute shall arise between DOTMC Filing LLC and the Client, both parties hereby waive their right to a jury trial. Such dispute shall be settled in a Small Claims Court or by binding arbitration in Las Vegas, Nevada, whichever is applicable based on the damages being sought. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and legally binding, and judgment may be entered thereon. Each party shall be responsible for its share of the arbitration fees. In the event a party fails to proceed with arbitration, unsuccessfully challenges the arbitrator's award, or fails to comply with the arbitrator's award, the other party is entitled to costs of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee for having to compel arbitration or defend or enforce the award.

4. Grant of Authority The Client hereby grants to said Agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act which may be necessary or convenient in connection with the foregoing, as fully as the Client might or could do if personally present. This authority includes, but is not limited to, signing and acknowledging any and all current or future pertinent applications and permits (including renewals), endorsement/change request forms, making changes that require payments, and rejecting additional services. The Client hereby ratifies and confirms all that said Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by authority hereof.

This Limited Power of Attorney is executed on:

Terms & Conditions

*Please note once the permits are processed they become non-refundable. 

*Please note we are not a tax or legal agency. 

For matters about what type of business structure and how to file your taxes. 

Please refer to your CPA and business lawyer.

If purchased on Friday night or over the weekend, your permits will be processed Monday.