How do I speak to someone at FMCSA?

How do I speak to someone at FMCSA?

Call 1-800-832-5660 for the following: U.S. DOT Numbers. Operating Authority Information.

How do I file a complaint against a FMCSA broker?

You may also report the incident to the U. S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Hotline at (800) 424-9071 or online at https://www.oig.dot.gov/hotline.

Can you report your trucking company for forcing you to break rules?

If you’re a truck driver and you’ve experienced coercion from your employer, you can file a coercion complaint with the FMCSA in writing and mail it to the FMCSA’s division office located in the state where you work.

How do I email the FMCSA?

For more information or inquiries about the Our Roads, Our Safety program please contact OurRoads@dot.gov or call FMCSA’s information line at 1-800-832-5660. To keep up to date with the latest on program efforts, please sign up for the Our Roads, Our Safety email updates.

How long does it take FMCSA to update?

You cannot make updates verbally over the telephone; a signed form is required. Biennial updates are processed immediately if done online, but updates filed by email, fax or mail may take three to four weeks to process.

Will the FMCSA call me?

FMCSA does not: Contact Carriers by Telemarketers or “robo-call” automated telephone solicitations. Request credit card numbers by telephone.

What can I do if a broker doesn’t pay you?

If a broker doesn’t pay or is slow to pay, the factoring company works with you and your customer to collect the payment. A factoring company can help you minimize non-payment situations by: Checking the credit and payment history of a broker before you enter an agreement.

What load board allows you to write a complaint on a broker?

You can file a complaint by clicking on the following link: https://nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov/nccdb/home.aspx Once you have filed a complaint against the broker, the FMCSA will assign your complaint to a DOT agent who will reach out to you and begin to investigate the complaint.

Can I sue a freight broker?

If you broker freight, you may be sued, and probably for certain, considering the low limits purchased by even some of the larger motor carriers. A recent case, Sperl v. CH Robinson, involved a motor carrier that was under a load brokered to it by CHR.

What is a coercion complaint?

To be an actionable coercion complaint, the driver first must tell the shipper/receiver, broker, freight forwarder or carrier that doing what is being asked will violate a federal regulation. Then, the other party would need to take action or make threats that can be interpreted as an attempt to limit work opportunity.

Can a owner operator be forced dispatch?

Forced Dispatch in Company and Owner Operator Fleets Owner operators have a contractual agreement with the carrier they are leased on to. The contract may state that the owner operator must take a load when dispatched.

What is coercion rule?

The Coercion Rule allows drivers to report incidents of coercion to FMCSA and authorizes FMCSA to issue penalties against motor carriers, shippers, receivers, or transportation intermediaries that have coerced drivers.

What does FMCSA stand for?

History. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113).

Is DOT Compliance Group legitimate?

The DOT Compliance Group is a 100% legitimate company that came into existence for the purpose of helping out the trucking industry and the transportation sector as a whole.

How do I know if I have an FMCSA portal account?

To verify if you currently have a Portal account, please follow these steps: Go to https://portal.fmcsa.dot.gov/login • Click on the link “To register for a portal account, please click here.” • Choose “Company User” on the next page and click “Next.” • Enter the USDOT number in the field and click “Lookup.”

What is the difference between a dot number and MC number?

A US DOT number identifies carriers operating in interstate commerce while an MC number identifies a carrier who transports regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.

What is a MCS-150 update?

The MCS-150, or Motor Carrier Identification Report, is a form filed to obtain and update your USDOT number.

How long does FMCSA take to grant authority?

While an application for FMCSA operating authority is typically granted within 25 business days, the process may be extended if the application requires additional review.