What does 49 CFR 390.19 (Motor carrier identification reports for certain Mexico-domiciled motor carriers) require?

Short answer

49 CFR 390.19 requires a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier to file Form MCS-150 with FMCSA to obtain a USDOT Number and operate in interstate commerce beyond the US-Mexico border municipalities and commercial zones. The carrier must also pass a pre-authorization safety audit under 365.507.

The rule says

"A Mexico-domiciled motor carrier requesting authority to provide transportation of property or passengers in interstate commerce between Mexico and points in the United States beyond the municipalities and commercial zones along the United States-Mexico international border must file Form MCS-150 with FMCSA" (49 CFR 390.19(a))

"A Mexico-domiciled motor carrier seeking to provide transportation of property or passengers in interstate commerce between Mexico and points in the United States beyond the municipalities and commercial zones along the United States-Mexico international border must pass the pre-authorization safety audit under 365.507 of this subchapter." (49 CFR 390.19(h)(2))

In plain English

This rule is specific to Mexico-domiciled motor carriers that want to operate beyond the border zones in the US. To do so, they must register with FMCSA by filing Form MCS-150 and passing a safety audit. The rule also outlines the procedures for filing and the consequences of non-compliance, including penalties and deactivation of the USDOT Number.

What to do

• File Form MCS-150 with FMCSA to obtain a USDOT Number
• Pass the pre-authorization safety audit under 365.507
• Ensure all required information is accurate and complete
• Submit the form and supporting documents to the FMCSA Office of Registration and Safety Information