AUTHORITIES

In the transportation industry, trucking authorities are permissions granted by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) to transport consumer goods. There are three types of authorities that are granted by the FMCSA, Contract Carrier, Common Carrier and Freight Brokerage. A contract carrier authority is for carriers that only service business that they have a contractual agreement with. A Common Carrier authority, also known as a for-hire carrier, is for carriers that are available to provide transportation services to any company that is looking to have their freight moved. Last but not least, is a Freight Broker authority, these are for companies that do not own their own fleets but are intermediaries between customers and carriers, they never take possession of the freight and are responsible for sourcing carriers for their customers.

Obtaining authorities requires several steps and different governing bodies to be involved. This is why many companies reach out to companies such as Safe Freight Consulting to assist them in this process. Our services can help your business acquire all the authorities and permits necessary to get your wheels rolling. Our team of professionals will ensure your applications are done correctly and submitted with all the necessary documents to avoid any speed bumps down the road.