can anyone help me with this question? I 'm getting my authority. I read previous posts here and I followed the instructions, so I got my DOT # and my MC# I talked to the FMCSA and I was told to get insurance coverage which I have lined up already. They , FMCSA, also stated that I have to have designation of agents. Now, I asked a friend who has his own authority, he said that he never used Agents. My question is ..... can I do it myself? my running radius is only 300 miles basically is local. Are those agents indispensable?
Thank you x your time.
Designation of agents
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by chimbotano, Feb 22, 2014.
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Join the OOIDA, then call their business services, they will file your BOC 3 for free. That's the easy way around that problem.
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I was asking if I could do it myself? Must this step has to be done by AGENTS ? can this be done any one who has the ability to do it?
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chimbotano Thanks this. -
For a $35 one time fee, it is far easier to go through a process agent. The process agent simply has an attorney in every state - should you ever be involved in an accident or claim in a state other than your own. The party bringing the action will notify the attorney in that state who will then notify you of the impending claim.
Oscar - thanks, I wasnt aware you could do it yourself.chimbotano Thanks this. -
I don't even think it has to be an attorney. I believe it can be anyone with a street address in the state that can accept certified mail and love notes from the sheriff on your behalf.
Fun fact: On the BOC3 from OOIDA the Missouri agent is a person in their office there in Grain Valley. I have MO authority and have received forwarded notices from MoDOT via their process person.chimbotano Thanks this. -
Is designation of agents for your authority different from processing agent for your business? They do the same thing. Why can't they just be the same name and not confuse people?
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On the webpage of the FMCSA they give a list of process agents for each of the states. Do I fill up the form with those agents?
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We have enough to keep track of in this business as is. Utilize OOIDA for this; it's CHEAP and takes the headache out of it 100% You don't want to be bothered keeping track of this. Concentrate your energy and time on building the BUSINESS. -
You are right !
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