How to Deactivate Your MC Number

Deactivating your MC number is a formal way of informing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that you are no longer operated under it as an authority to act as an interstate motor carrier. While it is a simple process that you can forget about as there are no compliance requirements, it might sound like the best option for you if you intend to; close or sell your company; convert to intrastate operations only; change your business, so it no longer needs an MC number.

Understanding Deactivation

When you're ready to deactivate your MC number, Be sure all pending dues have already been paid, and there are no open compliance or safety issues linked to your number. You’ll need to file a request with FMCSA itself, who selects carriers through the steps by making this resource available to you. Visit the FMCSA Registration process, and form, and help now; we’re excited to launch you before finalizing your deactivation.

When to Consider Deactivation

Deactivation might be the right step if you're:

• Closing or selling your business.
• Transitioning to intrastate operations only.
• Changing your business model in a way that no longer requires an MC number.

The Deactivation Process

The final phase – the deactivation process To start the deactivation of your MC number, you must make sure you have no pending dues to pay and that there are no compliance or safety issues that are currently open with your number. Second, you must fill in the relevant request and submit it to the FMCSA.

Filing with FMCSA Registration

Ready to start the process of deactivating your MC Number? You should begin with FMCSA Registration. The process has finally been streamlined, making it easier for carriers to comply with regulatory requirements to deactivate. Begin by visiting FMCSA Registration to start the application process. FMCSA has provided some support for the carrier to complete the deactivation request in accordance with regulatory requirements. On this page, you'll be able to locate the form and access support needed to submit your deactivation request.

To ensure your request is processed without delay, make sure to follow all of the steps provided. Follow the instructions on the form carefully to avoid any processing errors. Understand that the FMCSA or its representatives will need to review your submitted information to ensure all necessary information is included. Once the information is reviewed and all necessary details are included, you will receive official communication on the approval of your request for deactivation.

After Deactivation

Once your MC number has been deactivated, you will no longer have authority to operate as an interstate motor carrier under that number. Don’t forget to update your business records, any insurance documents including your BMC-91X and your operational aids to reflect this change. Also, stay plugged in and follow any future requirements or reinstatement processes. You never know when you may change direction and decide to once again use the authority of your MC number.

Staying Informed

Regulations can and do change. Be sure to check with FMCSA Registration for the latest information and resources for all things motor carrier compliance. The more you know about how to keep moving as you transition through regulatory changes, the better you’ll be able to hold your spot in the trucking world.

You may deactivate your MC number with confidence if you’ve followed the steps and resources provided by FMCSA Registration.