Auth Operating Authority Renewal

Operating Authority Renewal

Operating authority does NOT have a fixed renewal cycle — but specific requirements must be maintained continuously. Failure = revocation.

What must be maintained

• Insurance (BMC-91 + BMC-91X if applicable)
• Process agents (BOC-3 designations current)
• Address + contact information current
• Officer information current
• Operating in accordance with authority scope

What triggers renewal action

• Insurance lapse → 30-day grace period to reinstate
• Process agent missing → notice + reinstatement window
• Address change not reported → eventual deactivation
• Long-term operational hiatus → possible deactivation

Insurance renewal

• BMC-91 must be on file at all times
• Insurance carrier notifies FMCSA when policy changes
• Carrier must verify renewal before policy lapses

Process agent renewal

• BOC-3 must be on file in every state of operation
• Process agent agreement must remain current
• If a state agent's information changes, BOC-3 must be updated

Fees (current)

• No annual renewal fee for operating authority itself
• Insurance premium (varies by carrier)
• Process agent fees (per state, ~$50-150 typically)
• Application fees only on initial setup

Reinstatement after lapse

• File request for reinstatement
• Pay reinstatement fee
• Provide proof of insurance + process agents
• Wait for FMCSA approval (varies; typically 60-90 days)
• May require resolving underlying issue (e.g., past violations)

Common errors

• Insurance lapses without notice
• Process agents allowed to expire
• Address updates not filed
• Officer changes not reported (delays applications)

Compass authority module

• Insurance expiration tracking
• Process agent verification
• MCS-150 + authority update reminders
• Reinstatement workflow if needed

CFR citations

• 49 CFR Part 365

How Compass surfaces this

Searchable in Compass Ask. Runs against carrier fleet data when invoked from the relevant tracker. Read-only; no actions without explicit user approval.

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