Reinstating a Revoked Motor Carrier Authority

A revoked motor-carrier authority cannot be restored merely by buying another insurance policy.

The carrier must first determine exactly which federal registration is inactive and why.

Several different problems are commonly described as “my MC Number is inactive”:

• operating authority was revoked after an insurance cancellation;
• operating authority was voluntarily suspended;
• the USDOT Number was inactivated;
• New Entrant registration was revoked;
• the carrier was placed out of service;
• BOC-3 became invalid;
• an authority application was dismissed before it was granted;
• one authority is revoked while another authority remains active.

Each status requires a different response.

The correct sequence is:

1. identify the affected registration;
2. identify the reason;
3. correct the underlying problem;
4. complete the appropriate Motus action;
5. pay the applicable fee;
6. verify every supporting filing;
7. wait for active status.

What does revoked motor carrier authority mean?

Operating authority allows a business to perform specified regulated interstate transportation activities.

For a property motor carrier, that commonly means transporting federally regulated property belonging to others for compensation.

When FMCSA revokes that authority, the carrier no longer has permission to perform the affected activity.

The business can still exist as a legal entity.

It can still own:

• tractor;
• trailer;
• equipment;
• domain name;
• customer list;
• bank account.

The revoked authority cannot be used to haul regulated interstate freight.

Revocation does not erase the docket number

The existing MC, FF or MX docket number can remain visible in the public record.

Its continued appearance does not mean it is active.

The record can show:

• granted;
• active;
• suspended;
• revoked;
• inactive;
• pending;
• dismissed.

The status is more important than the existence of the number.

One business can have several authority statuses

A company can hold multiple authorities, such as:

• motor carrier of property;
• broker of property;
• household-goods authority;
• passenger authority;
• freight-forwarder authority.

One authority can be revoked while another remains active.

The carrier should identify the exact authority it intends to restore rather than assuming that every docket registration has the same status.

Problem	What is affected?	Typical corrective path
Operating authority revoked	Permission to perform a specific regulated activity	Correct cause and request reinstatement or reapply as directed
Operating authority voluntarily suspended	Temporarily suspended authority	Request reinstatement within the permitted suspension period
USDOT Number inactive	Federal safety registration	Reactivate and update the USDOT record
New Entrant registration revoked	USDOT New Entrant safety registration	Follow the safety-based reapplication procedure
Imminent-hazard out-of-service order	Legal ability to operate commercial vehicles	Resolve the safety order; ordinary reinstatement is unavailable
Authority application dismissed	Application never completed successfully	Determine whether a new application and fee are required

Why motor carrier authority is revoked

The reason appears in the carrier’s registration history, agency notice or Motus status explanation.

Common causes include:

• cancellation of required public-liability insurance;
• failure to maintain BOC-3;
• voluntary revocation;
• authority-specific compliance failure;
• failure to complete a name-change requirement;
• New Entrant safety revocation;
• safety-based out-of-service action;
• application or registration irregularity.

The carrier should not begin by paying a fee.

It should begin by reading the reason.

Insurance cancellation

For many motor carriers, the most common cause is cancellation of the federal insurance filing.

A cancellation can result from:

• missed premium payment;
• policy nonrenewal;
• carrier-requested cancellation;
• underwriting cancellation;
• incorrect legal entity;
• replacement-policy filing error;
• lapse between insurers.

When required financial responsibility is no longer on file, FMCSA can revoke the authority after the applicable notice process.

BOC-3 problem

The carrier must maintain a valid process-agent designation.

The BOC-3 can become problematic when:

• blanket company cancels the designation;
• process agent becomes invalid;
• carrier name changes;
• authority record changes;
• filing is connected to the wrong docket;
• legal documents cannot be forwarded.

A current insurance filing does not replace BOC-3.

Voluntary revocation or suspension

A carrier can stop using its authority voluntarily because it:

• becomes seasonal;
• leases onto another carrier;
• stops hauling for-hire freight;
• sells equipment;
• pauses operations;
• closes the business.

Motus distinguishes between temporary voluntary suspension and revocation.

FMCSA states that voluntarily suspended authority can be reinstated through Motus for up to one year after the suspension date.

A revoked authority can require the reapplication or reinstatement action displayed for that registration.

New Entrant safety revocation

A New Entrant can lose its safety registration because it:

• failed a safety audit;
• failed to submit to a required audit;
• failed to implement an accepted corrective-action plan;
• committed another disqualifying safety violation.

This is not an ordinary insurance-based authority reinstatement.

The carrier must follow the safety reapplication rules.

Step 1: Check the exact status

Review the carrier in:

• Motus;
• FMCSA Licensing and Insurance system;
• SAFER Company Snapshot;
• FMCSA Register;
• agency notices and letters.

Record:

• USDOT Number status;
• authority docket number;
• authority type;
• authority status;
• revocation date;
• reason;
• insurance filing status;
• BOC-3 status;
• safety rating;
• out-of-service status.

Do not rely on a load-board profile

A broker, load board or third-party compliance website can display delayed or simplified information.

Use the federal record as the central source.

Third-party systems can take additional time to reflect a correction after FMCSA activates the authority.

Read every FMCSA notice

The carrier may have received:

• insurance cancellation notice;
• revocation decision;
• suspension order;
• New Entrant notice;
• safety order;
• request for documents;
• vetting notice;
• name-change letter.

Each document can contain:

• reason;
• deadline;
• required correction;
• appeal or response instructions;
• effective date.

Authority status investigation

• ✓ USDOT Number
• ✓ USDOT status
• ✓ MC, FF or MX docket number
• ✓ Specific authority type
• ✓ Current authority status
• ✓ Revocation or suspension date
• ✓ Reason shown by FMCSA
• ✓ Insurance filing status
• ✓ Insurance cancellation date
• ✓ BOC-3 status
• ✓ Safety rating
• ✓ Out-of-service status
• ✓ New Entrant status
• ✓ Outstanding FMCSA notices

Step 2: Confirm that the same legal entity still operates

Reinstatement is intended for the entity that holds the authority.

It should not be used to transfer an authority informally to:

• new LLC;
• buyer of the truck;
• relative;
• former employee;
• new partnership;
• unrelated business.

Confirm that the following remain accurate:

• legal business name;
• EIN;
• business structure;
• principal address;
• company officials;
• ownership;
• USDOT record;
• authority record.

Same owner does not always mean same entity

An owner can dissolve one LLC and form another LLC with:

• similar name;
• same truck;
• same phone number;
• same customer;
• same owner.

The new LLC is still a different legal entity.

It may require its own:

• USDOT Number;
• operating authority;
• insurance;
• BOC-3;
• registrations.

Do not use an MCS-150 update or authority reinstatement to disguise a change in legal entity.

Legal-name change

When the same entity legally changes its name, the carrier should complete the name-change process rather than creating another registration or reinstating under an obsolete name.

Insurance and BOC-3 must also reflect the current legal name.

Step 3: Reactivate and update the USDOT Number

FMCSA states that a motor carrier requesting ordinary authority reinstatement must have:

• active USDOT Number;
• current contact information.

The system will not permit the ordinary request when the USDOT Number is:

• inactive;
• out of service.

USDOT reactivation

An inactive USDOT Number generally requires the appropriate MCS-150 series reactivation process.

Motus allows existing registrants to:

• claim the company record;
• review business information;
• reactivate the USDOT Number;
• submit supporting documentation;
• track the action.

Update carrier information

Review:

• legal name;
• physical address;
• mailing address;
• telephone;
• email;
• officials;
• cargo;
• power units;
• drivers;
• mileage;
• interstate status;
• for-hire classification.

A stale or inaccurate USDOT record can delay the authority action.

Out-of-service status is different

Do not confuse inactive with out of service.

An out-of-service order can arise from:

• safety rating;
• imminent hazard;
• New Entrant failure;
• drug and alcohol violation;
• vehicle or driver violation;
• another enforcement action.

Ordinary registration reactivation does not remove a safety-based out-of-service order.

Step 4: Restore the required insurance

The carrier must satisfy the financial-responsibility requirement for the authority it wants to restore.

The required limit depends on:

• authority type;
• vehicle weight;
• cargo;
• passenger capacity;
• hazardous-material classification;
• federal rules.

Common property-carrier minimums include:

• $300,000 for qualifying non-hazardous for-hire property operations using vehicles below 10,001 pounds;
• $750,000 for qualifying non-hazardous property operations using vehicles at 10,001 pounds or more;
• $1 million for specified hazardous-material operations;
• $5 million for specified higher-risk hazardous-material operations.

Commercial contracts can require higher limits.

Bind the correct policy

The policy should accurately identify:

• motor-carrier legal name;
• USDOT Number;
• docket number;
• vehicles;
• drivers;
• garaging;
• cargo;
• radius;
• liability limit;
• effective date.

The insurer should attach the appropriate federal endorsement, commonly MCS-90 for qualifying property-carrier operations.

The insurer files the proof

The motor carrier does not submit BMC-91 or BMC-91X itself.

An authorized financial-responsibility filer submits the applicable electronic evidence.

Ask the insurer:

• Which BMC form will be filed?
• Which docket number will be used?
• What effective date will appear?
• What limit will be filed?
• When will the filing be submitted?
• Has the filing been accepted?
• Is any cancellation pending?

Avoid another filing gap

Do not cancel replacement insurance after submitting the reinstatement request.

The filing must remain active through:

• agency processing;
• authority activation;
• continuing operations.

A missed first installment can cause another cancellation before the carrier hauls its first restored load.

Document	Purpose	Who handles it?
Liability policy	Provides contractual commercial auto liability coverage	Insurance company and carrier
MCS-90	Federal public-liability endorsement	Insurance company attaches it to the policy
BMC-91	Evidence of qualifying insurance commonly from one insurer	Authorized financial-responsibility filer
BMC-91X	Evidence involving multiple insurers or policy layers	Applicable authorized filers
BMC-34	Household-goods cargo insurance filing where required	Authorized cargo insurance filer

Step 5: Verify or replace BOC-3

The carrier needs a valid designation of process agents.

Check whether the existing BOC-3:

• remains active;
• identifies the correct legal name;
• is connected to the correct docket;
• uses a valid blanket company;
• has current forwarding details.

Only one current BOC-3

FMCSA permits only one current completed BOC-3 filing.

Do not order filings from several providers.

When replacing a blanket company:

1. select the replacement;
2. provide the exact authority information;
3. arrange the new filing;
4. verify acceptance;
5. retain confirmation;
6. coordinate termination of the old relationship.

Contact information matters

Update the blanket company when the carrier changes:

• address;
• email;
• telephone;
• responsible official.

A valid process agent that cannot forward legal documents reliably creates a serious operational risk.

Step 6: Use the correct Motus action

Motus now manages the registration lifecycle.

FMCSA describes the available functions as including:

• reinstating suspended operating authority;
• reapplying after revocation;
• reactivating USDOT Numbers;
• updating business information;
• tracking registration actions.

The exact action shown depends on the authority’s current status and history.

Suspended authority

A temporarily suspended authority may display a reinstatement action.

FMCSA states that a voluntary suspension can generally be reinstated in Motus within one year after the suspension date.

Revoked authority

A revoked authority can require a reapplication or reinstatement action based on:

• reason for revocation;
• authority history;
• current Motus status;
• type of registration.

Follow the action displayed for the exact authority.

Do not create a new company account or new USDOT Number merely because the word “reapply” appears.

Ordinary reinstatement fee

FMCSA currently lists an $80 fee for requesting ordinary operating-authority reinstatement.

Separate authority types can require separate actions or fees.

The payment does not guarantee approval or immediate activation.

Supporting documents

Depending on the action, prepare:

• MCS-150;
• MCSA-5889;
• government-issued identification;
• proof of insurance;
• BOC-3;
• business-formation documents;
• explanation of registration changes;
• other requested evidence.

Motus allows documents to be uploaded during registration actions.

Step 7: Pay the fee and track the request

The ordinary reinstatement fee is currently $80.

FMCSA stopped accepting paper payments for agency transactions in September 2025.

The carrier should use the electronic payment method provided through the current registration process.

Save payment evidence

Retain:

• amount;
• payment date;
• receipt;
• transaction identifier;
• authority docket;
• registration-action number.

A bank charge alone does not prove that the request was complete.

Typical processing time

FMCSA states that authority is typically active within approximately one week after receipt of the application and valid payment.

That is not a guaranteed deadline.

The request can remain:

• pending;
• on hold;
• awaiting documents;
• under vetting;
• under review.

Do not submit duplicates

When no immediate decision appears:

1. check Motus status;
2. review messages;
3. confirm supporting filings;
4. respond to requests;
5. contact FMCSA using the existing case;
6. avoid opening several duplicate requests.

Duplicate actions can complicate processing.

Step 8: Verify the authority before operating

The carrier must verify the final result.

Check:

• USDOT status;
• specific authority status;
• insurance filing;
• BOC-3;
• effective date;
• legal name;
• absence of pending cancellation;
• out-of-service status.

Authority status must show active

Do not operate when the record shows:

• revoked;
• suspended;
• pending;
• not authorized;
• inactive;
• dismissed.

The carrier should save evidence of the active status before dispatching the first restored load.

Check the specific authority

A business holding both carrier and broker authority should not rely on the broker authority when hauling freight as a motor carrier.

The motor-carrier authority itself must be active.

Allow commercial systems to update

Broker and load-board systems may not refresh immediately.

After FMCSA activates the authority:

• download current authority information;
• update broker packets;
• send current insurance certificates;
• update W-9;
• update UCR proof;
• request third-party database refresh where necessary.

Final authority verification

• ✓ USDOT Number active
• ✓ Correct motor-carrier authority active
• ✓ Correct docket number
• ✓ Correct authority type
• ✓ Legal name accurate
• ✓ Physical address accurate
• ✓ Insurance filing active
• ✓ No pending insurance cancellation
• ✓ MCS-90 correct
• ✓ BOC-3 valid
• ✓ No out-of-service order
• ✓ No unresolved safety restriction
• ✓ Motus action completed
• ✓ Payment receipt retained
• ✓ Public FMCSA status checked

Insurance-based revocation example

Voluntary suspension and seasonal carriers

A seasonal carrier may not need to revoke its authority permanently.

Motus includes a voluntary suspension option for carriers that:

• operate seasonally;
• temporarily lease onto another motor carrier;
• intend to pause operations;
• expect to return within a limited period.

FMCSA states that authority voluntarily suspended in Motus can be reinstated within one year after the suspension date.

Suspension does not remove every obligation

The carrier should still review:

• USDOT registration;
• biennial update;
• UCR;
• insurance;
• BOC-3;
• state registrations;
• IRP;
• IFTA;
• tax accounts.

Some obligations continue even when authority is temporarily suspended.

Suspension versus revocation

Issue	Voluntary suspension	Revocation
Purpose	Temporary pause	Authority terminated because of request, filing failure or another cause
Expected return	Generally anticipated	May require reapplication or reinstatement
Motus action	Reinstate suspended authority	Reapply or reinstate as directed by the record
Current Motus period	Reinstatement available for up to one year after suspension	Depends on revocation reason and registration history
Can the carrier haul during the status?	No under the suspended authority	No under the revoked authority

New Entrant revocation is a different process

A carrier in its New Entrant period can have its USDOT New Entrant registration revoked for safety reasons.

FMCSA states that a carrier whose New Entrant registration was revoked and whose operation was placed out of service may reapply no sooner than 30 days after the revocation date.

Failed safety audit

When revocation resulted from failing a safety audit, the carrier generally must:

• submit an updated MCS-150;
• select reapplication after New Entrant revocation;
• provide evidence that the deficiencies were corrected;
• demonstrate basic safety-management controls;
• restart the 18-month New Entrant monitoring period.

Failure to submit to the audit

When the carrier failed to submit to a required safety audit, it generally must:

• submit an updated MCS-150;
• reapply after revocation;
• submit to a safety audit;
• restart the 18-month monitoring period.

For-hire authority can also need restoration

FMCSA states that when the New Entrant is a for-hire carrier and its operating authority was also revoked, it must apply for new operating authority.

That can be different from paying the ordinary $80 reinstatement fee.

The carrier should follow the safety revocation order and current Motus instructions.

When ordinary reinstatement is unavailable

FMCSA states that a carrier cannot use ordinary authority reinstatement when it has been placed out of service because of:

• imminent hazard;
• final unsatisfactory or unfit safety rating.

The carrier must address the safety determination.

Imminent hazard

An imminent-hazard order concerns a condition presenting a substantial likelihood of serious injury, illness, death or environmental harm before ordinary proceedings could be completed.

The carrier must follow the order’s requirements and applicable legal process.

Final unsatisfactory safety rating

A final unsatisfactory rating can prohibit operation.

The carrier may need to:

• submit a corrective-action plan;
• request rating review;
• demonstrate compliance;
• satisfy the specific order.

Paying an authority fee does not change the safety rating.

Other out-of-service orders

Out-of-service status can also relate to:

• New Entrant revocation;
• drug and alcohol Clearinghouse prohibition;
• roadside vehicle or driver order;
• failure to pay certain penalties;
• another enforcement action.

Identify the exact order and issuing authority.

Reinstatement does not restore every credential

Active federal authority does not automatically restore:

• UCR;
• IRP cab card;
• apportioned plate;
• IFTA license;
• Form 2290;
• state authority;
• state permits;
• hazmat registration;
• insurance certificates;
• broker contracts;
• factoring approval;
• ELD subscription.

The carrier should conduct a complete restart review.

Registration or document	Restored automatically?	Required review
USDOT Number	No	Must be active and current
Motor-carrier authority	Only after FMCSA completes the action	Verify specific authority status
UCR	No	Register for the current year
IRP	No	Confirm plate and cab-card validity
IFTA	No	Confirm license, decals and returns
Form 2290	No	Confirm current tax period and proof
State permits	No	Review every operating jurisdiction
Broker setup	No	Resubmit the compliance packet where necessary

Insurance implications of reinstatement

A carrier returning after revocation may be treated differently by insurers.

Underwriters can ask:

• Why was the authority revoked?
• Was insurance cancelled for nonpayment?
• How long was the gap?
• Did the carrier operate during revocation?
• Were there claims?
• Is the same owner involved?
• Are the same vehicles and drivers returning?
• Has the business changed?

Insurance lapse

A lapse can result in:

• fewer available insurers;
• higher deposit;
• higher premium;
• stricter payment terms;
• more underwriting review.

Do not bind a policy using inaccurate authority dates or claim that the carrier remained continuously insured when it did not.

Operation during revocation

Operating while authority was revoked can produce:

• regulatory penalties;
• uninsured or disputed claims;
• broker contract violations;
• insurer cancellation;
• underwriting concerns.

Disclose the situation accurately to qualified professionals.

Preserve the explanation

Create a written reinstatement file containing:

• cause of revocation;
• date corrected;
• replacement insurance;
• payment records;
• authority decision;
• actions preventing recurrence.

This can help during future:

• insurance renewal;
• broker onboarding;
• compliance review;
• financing.

Preventing another revocation

The most common preventable cause is poor administrative control.

Authority continuity control system

1. 01
   Protect insurance payment dates

   Maintain a calendar, cash reserve and secondary payment verification for every premium installment.

2. 02
   Monitor federal filings

   Review insurance and BOC-3 status instead of assuming the policy or provider handled everything.

3. 03
   Open every FMCSA notice

   Route electronic and mailed agency communications to a responsible company official.

4. 04
   Maintain Motus access

   Keep Login.gov recovery information and company-account permissions current.

5. 05
   Update registration changes

   Report legal name, address, officials, vehicles and operations accurately.

6. 06
   Review status monthly

   Check USDOT, authority, insurance cancellation and out-of-service information.

7. 07
   Begin renewals early

   Arrange replacement insurance before the existing filing approaches cancellation.

8. 08
   Keep operating capital

   Maintain enough cash to pay insurance, deductibles, repairs, taxes and fixed expenses.

Insurance-payment controls

Use:

• automatic payment where appropriate;
• calendar reminders;
• monitored bank account;
• backup payment method;
• premium-finance contact;
• written receipt.

The carrier should not assume that automatic withdrawal succeeded.

Cancellation monitoring

Check for:

• insurer notice;
• premium-finance notice;
• Motus message;
• Licensing and Insurance cancellation date;
• mail sent to an old address.

A future cancellation date can appear while the authority remains active.

Correct the cause before the effective date.

Company-account control

Do not allow a third-party filing service to become the only user with access to Motus.

The carrier should retain:

• main account holder;
• Login.gov control;
• current email;
• recovery methods;
• authority to remove service providers.

Common reinstatement mistakes

Mistake 1: Paying before reading the revocation reason

The carrier may be addressing the wrong problem.

Mistake 2: Confusing USDOT reactivation with authority reinstatement

Both can be necessary.

Mistake 3: Buying insurance but not confirming the BMC filing

The policy can exist while FMCSA still shows no financial responsibility.

Mistake 4: Ignoring BOC-3

Insurance alone does not complete the authority requirement.

Mistake 5: Operating after submitting the request

The authority must display as active.

Mistake 6: Creating a duplicate USDOT Number

The carrier should claim and manage its existing Motus record unless a genuinely new legal entity requires another registration.

Mistake 7: Trying to reinstate another company’s authority

Authority cannot be transferred informally to a buyer or new LLC.

Mistake 8: Assuming every revocation costs $80 to fix

New Entrant and other safety revocations have different procedures.

Mistake 9: Believing UCR restores authority

UCR is separate.

Mistake 10: Ignoring state credentials

Federal activation does not renew plates, IFTA or state permits.

Mistake 11: Cancelling insurance immediately after activation

The carrier must maintain qualifying financial responsibility continuously.

Mistake 12: Relying on an agent’s verbal confirmation

Verify the federal record directly.

Complete reinstatement process

How to restore revoked motor-carrier authority

1. 01
   Identify the exact registration problem

   Check Motus, Licensing and Insurance, SAFER and agency notices for the authority status and reason.

2. 02
   Confirm the legal entity

   Verify that the same business still owns the USDOT Number and authority.

3. 03
   Reactivate the USDOT Number

   Complete the applicable MCS-150 or Motus action when the safety registration is inactive.

4. 04
   Update company information

   Correct the legal name, address, contacts, cargo, vehicles and drivers.

5. 05
   Restore insurance

   Bind qualifying coverage and have the authorized filer submit the required BMC evidence.

6. 06
   Verify BOC-3

   Maintain one valid process-agent designation connected to the correct authority.

7. 07
   Select the status-specific Motus action

   Reinstate suspended authority or reapply after revocation as the registration record directs.

8. 08
   Pay the applicable fee

   The ordinary authority reinstatement fee is currently $80.

9. 09
   Respond to agency review

   Supply requested identification, business documents or explanations promptly.

10. 10
    Verify active authority

    Do not operate until the exact motor-carrier authority is active in the federal record.

11. 11
    Restore other credentials

    Review UCR, IRP, IFTA, Form 2290, state permits and commercial accounts.

12. 12
    Prevent recurrence

    Establish monitoring for insurance payments, filings, Motus notices and registration deadlines.

Reinstatement document checklist

Documents and information to prepare

• ✓ USDOT Number
• ✓ MC, FF or MX docket number
• ✓ Authority type
• ✓ Revocation or suspension notice
• ✓ Reason for status change
• ✓ Legal business name
• ✓ Secretary of State record
• ✓ EIN confirmation
• ✓ Government-issued identification
• ✓ Current MCS-150 information
• ✓ Insurance declarations
• ✓ MCS-90
• ✓ BMC filing confirmation
• ✓ BOC-3 confirmation
• ✓ MCSA-5889 when applicable
• ✓ Motus action number
• ✓ Electronic payment receipt
• ✓ Safety corrective-action evidence when required
• ✓ UCR registration
• ✓ IRP and IFTA credentials

First-load checklist after reinstatement

Before returning to regulated freight, verify:

Post-reinstatement operating checklist

• ✓ USDOT Number active
• ✓ Motor-carrier authority active
• ✓ No out-of-service order
• ✓ Insurance policy active
• ✓ Federal insurance filing active
• ✓ No pending cancellation
• ✓ BOC-3 current
• ✓ UCR current
• ✓ IRP cab card current when required
• ✓ IFTA license and decals current when required
• ✓ Form 2290 current when required
• ✓ State permits current
• ✓ Driver qualification file current
• ✓ Clearinghouse requirements current
• ✓ Drug and alcohol program active
• ✓ ELD compliant when required
• ✓ Vehicle annual inspection current
• ✓ Maintenance file current
• ✓ Cargo permitted by insurance
• ✓ Broker packet updated

Final authority-status decision table

Status	Primary action	Can the carrier operate now?
Insurance cancelled, authority revoked	Restore insurance, filing, BOC-3 and complete authority action	No
USDOT Number inactive	Reactivate USDOT registration before ordinary authority reinstatement	No
Voluntary authority suspension	Reinstate through Motus within the applicable suspension period	No, until active
New Entrant safety revocation	Follow safety reapplication and corrective-action requirements	No
Imminent-hazard order	Resolve the safety order	No
Final unsatisfactory safety rating	Resolve rating and safety deficiencies	No
Authority active	Verify all related credentials and filings	Only when no separate prohibition exists

What the carrier should do next

When authority was revoked after insurance cancellation:

1. check the federal status and cancellation date;
2. reactivate the USDOT Number when necessary;
3. update the carrier registration;
4. bind replacement insurance;
5. confirm the BMC filing;
6. verify BOC-3;
7. complete the Motus authority action;
8. pay the applicable fee;
9. monitor agency review;
10. wait for active status.

When the carrier was voluntarily suspended:

1. review the suspension date;
2. confirm that the Motus reinstatement period remains available;
3. restore insurance and BOC-3;
4. update the USDOT record;
5. request reinstatement;
6. verify active status.

When the carrier lost New Entrant registration:

1. read the safety order;
2. wait for the applicable minimum period;
3. correct every identified deficiency;
4. prepare documentary evidence;
5. complete the New Entrant reapplication;
6. apply for new operating authority when required;
7. restart the monitoring cycle;
8. do not operate before written authorization.