Operating Authority – NOT Authorized Resolution

Operating Authority – NOT Authorized Resolution

Operating Authority – NOT Authorized Resolution is a complete service to help
carriers resolve FMCSA “Not Authorized” status on their MC Operating
Authority
. We diagnose the cause, resolve missing filings, and guide you through every
required step until your authority becomes Active again.

Operating Authority – NOT Authorized Resolution

Operating Authority – NOT Authorized Resolution is a complete service to help
carriers resolve FMCSA “Not Authorized” status on their MC Operating
Authority
. We diagnose the cause, resolve missing filings, and guide you through every
required step until your authority becomes Active again.

Operating Authority – NOT Authorized Resolution

FMCSA may list your Operating Authority as “Not Authorized” when required
filings are missing, expired, or incomplete. This prohibits you from legally operating as a
for-hire motor carrier. Dot Motus Compliance resolves all issues preventing activation and guides you
until your authority becomes Authorized / Active.

  • Identify exactly why your authority shows “Not Authorized”
  • Resolve missing insurance or BOC-3 filings
  • Check FMCSA URS, MC & USDOT status for errors
  • Submit required updates or corrections
  • Monitor FMCSA updates until authority becomes Active

  • Issue Diagnosis

    We review all FMCSA records and identify the exact cause of Not Authorized status.

  • Filing Corrections

    We correct missing insurance, BOC-3, MCS-150, or other FMCSA-required filings.

  • Activate Authority

    We guide you through every requirement until authority becomes Active.

Service Overview.

Your Operating Authority may be listed as Not Authorized for several reasons:

  • Insurance not filed or expired (BMC-91/91X)
  • Missing or expired BOC-3 Process Agent filing
  • MCSA-5889 reinstatement required
  • URS (Unified Registration System) filing errors
  • Name, address, or USDOT inconsistencies
  • Incomplete authority application
  • Voluntary revocation followed by reactivation attempt

Dot Motus Compliance identifies the exact reason and corrects all issues to restore your MC to
Active / Authorized status as quickly as possible.

What’s
Included

  • Comprehensive FMCSA status check
  • Authority & insurance filing review
  • Identification of compliance issues blocking activation
  • BOC-3 filing guidance
  • Insurance filing support (BMC-91/91X)
  • MCSA-5889 reinstatement guidance if needed
  • Submission of required FMCSA updates/corrections
  • Monitoring until authority becomes Active

What You
Will Receive

1. Root Cause Analysis

  • Explanation of why your authority is Not Authorized
  • Proof from FMCSA system checks

2. Filing & Compliance Corrections

  • BOC-3 filing instructions or assistance
  • Insurance filing steps (BMC forms)
  • Any required updates or reinstatement filings

3. Activation Confirmation

  • We monitor your authority status daily
  • You receive confirmation once your MC is Active

How It Works?

  • Purchase the Not Authorized Resolution service.
  • Provide USDOT/MC information via our secure form.
  • We diagnose the exact cause of the Not Authorized status.
  • We fix all missing filings (insurance, BOC-3, MCSA-5889, etc.).
  • FMCSA processes corrections.
  • Your MC becomes Active / Authorized.

Regulatory
Compliance.

This service helps you comply with:

  • 49 CFR Part 365 – Operating Authority Procedures
  • 49 CFR Part 387 – Insurance Requirements
  • BOC-3 Process Agent Filing Requirements
  • MCSA-5889 Reinstatement Procedures (if required)

Operating while Not Authorized may result in enforcement actions and major penalties.

Who Should Purchase This Service?

  • Carriers showing “Not Authorized” on FMCSA system
  • Companies with expired or cancelled insurance
  • Carriers missing BOC-3 filing
  • Businesses whose authority never activated
  • Companies denied loads due to inactive MC authority
  • Carriers attempting to reinstate revoked authority

Frequently
Asked Questions.

1–7 days, depending on insurance and BOC-3 completion.

Sometimes — if authority was revoked, MCSA-5889 is required.

Most commonly due to missing insurance or BOC-3 filings.

No — doing so may result in fines and enforcement action.

Yes — we guide you through BMC-91/91X filing requirements.

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