Ask X3What does 49 CFR 385.301 (Requirements before beginning interstate operations) require?
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Based on 49 CFR 385.301, before a motor carrier of property or passengers begins interstate operations, it must take the following practical steps:
* Register with the FMCSA: You must register with the FMCSA and receive a USDOT Number by following the procedures described in 49 CFR part 390, subpart E.
* Obtain Operating Authority (if for-hire): If you are a for-hire motor carrier, you must also obtain operating authority from the FMCSA (following the detailed instructions in 49 CFR part 365), unless you are exclusively providing transportation that is exempt from commercial registration requirements under 49 U.S.C. chapter 139.
*(Note: Specific rules apply to Mexico-domiciled carriers, who must follow the registration procedures outlined in 49 CFR parts 365, 368, and 390 instead.)*