What causes FMCSA operating authority to be revoked?

Authority is typically revoked for lapsed insurance (BMC-91), failure to designate a BOC-3 process agent, a missed MCS-150 biennial update, or non-payment of fees. Any one of these will flip your SAFER status to "NOT AUTHORIZED" and trigger a formal revocation notice from the FMCSA.

How long does FMCSA reinstatement take?

We submit your reinstatement application the same business day you complete payment. The FMCSA typically updates your authority status on SAFER within 1-3 business days after a complete filing is received. You'll get instant proof of filing by email the moment we submit.

How much does FMCSA reinstatement cost?

We offer two flat tiers. Standard Reinstatement is $275 for carriers with active Login.gov credentials. Full Recovery & Identity Managed Filing is $325 and includes Login.gov account recovery plus IDEMIA identity verification, bypassing the 10-day mail delay. Both prices are all-in with no itemized fees.

What's the difference between revoked and inactive authority?

Inactive authority usually means a voluntary deactivation or an expired MCS-150 that can be brought current with a simple update. Revoked authority is a formal FMCSA enforcement action, typically tied to insurance or BOC-3, and requires a full reinstatement filing before you can legally operate again.

Can I haul freight while my authority is being reinstated?

No. Operating interstate commerce with revoked or suspended authority is a federal violation under 49 CFR and can result in fines up to $16,000 per day, vehicle out-of-service orders, and broker blacklisting. You must wait until the FMCSA restores your ACTIVE status on SAFER before hauling any loads.

Do I need active insurance before filing a reinstatement?

Yes. FMCSA requires an active insurance filing (BMC-91 or BMC-91X) on record before authority can be reinstated. If your policy lapsed, your insurance agent must re-file proof of coverage first. We'll walk you through the compliance checklist and confirm each item is in place before we submit.

What happens if my reinstatement filing is rejected?

We guarantee 100% acceptance. If the FMCSA rejects your filing for any reason on our side, we re-submit immediately at no additional cost. If we still can't get it accepted, you get a full refund - no questions, no hoops.

Do I need a new BOC-3 when reinstating my authority?

Usually yes. A missing or lapsed BOC-3 is one of the most common reasons authority gets revoked in the first place. If yours isn't current, you'll need to file a new BOC-3 designation as part of your reinstatement package. We can bundle this for you or point you to fastboc3filing.com if you prefer to handle it separately.

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