# 49 CFR § 385.305: Completing the registration process

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.305

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 385.305
- **Heading:** Completing the registration process
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS > PART 385—SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES > Subpart D—New Entrant Safety Assurance Program

## Text

(a) The applicant for new entrant registration will be directed to the FMCSA Internet website (https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov) to secure and/or complete the application package online.
(b) The application package will include the following:
(1) Educational and technical assistance material regarding the requirements of the FMCSRs and HMRs, if applicable.
(2) Form MCSA-1—FMCSA Registration/Update (USDOT Number—Operating Authority Application). This form is used to obtain both a USDOT Number and operating authority.
(c) Upon completion of the application form, the new entrant will be issued an inactive USDOT Number. An applicant may not begin operations nor mark a commercial motor vehicle with the USDOT Number until after the date of the Agency's written notice that the USDOT Number has been activated. Violations of this section may be subject to the penalties under § 392.9b(b) of this chapter.
(d) Additional requirements for certain for-hire motor carriers. For-hire motor carriers, unless providing transportation exempt from the commercial registration requirements in 49 U.S.C. chapter 139, must obtain operating authority as prescribed under § 390.201(b) and part 365 of this chapter before operating in interstate commerce.
[67 FR 31983, May 13, 2002, as amended by 80 FR 63707, Oct. 21, 2015; 88 FR 80182, Nov. 17, 2023]
Effective Date Note:At 82 FR 5304, Jan. 17, 2017, § 385.305 was suspended, effective Jan. 14, 2017. At 88 FR 80182, Nov. 17, 2023, the suspension was lifted, § 385.305 was amended, and the section was again suspended indefinitely. At 89 FR 90620, Nov. 18, 2024, the suspension was lifted and the section heading was revised. In that same document, § 385.305 was again suspended indefinitely, effective Nov. 18, 2024.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 385.1 § 385.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.3 § 385.3 Definitions and acronyms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.4 § 385.4 Matter incorporated by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.5 § 385.5 Safety fitness standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.7 § 385.7 Factors to be considered in determining a safety rating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.9 § 385.9 Determination of a safety rating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.11 § 385.11 Notification of safety fitness determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.13 § 385.13 Unsatisfactory rated motor carriers; prohibition on transportation; ineligibility for Federal contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.14 § 385.14 Motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders delinquent in paying civil penalties: prohibition on transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.14.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.15 § 385.15 Administrative review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.17 § 385.17 Change to safety rating based upon corrective actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.19 § 385.19 Safety fitness information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.19.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.21 § 385.21 Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.21.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.101 § 385.101 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.101.md)

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