Authority
Description of Authority Types:
- Motor Common Carrier (Except Household Goods) - An authorized for-hire Motor Carrier that transports regulated commodities (Except Household Goods) for the general public in exchange for payment that is based on published tariff rates.
- Motor Contract Carrier (Except Household Goods) - An authorized for-hire Motor Carrier that transports regulated commodities (except household goods) for specific customers in exchange for payment that is based on negotiated contracts.
- Motor Common Carrier of Household Goods - An authorized for-hire Motor Carrier that transports only household goods for specific customers in exchange for payment that is based on negotiated contracts.
- Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) - An individual, partnership, or corporation that receives payment for arranging the transportation of property (excluding household goods) belonging to others by using an authorized Motor Carrier.
- Hazmat Permit - A special permit or approval document which authorizes a person to perform a function that is not currently authorized under the authority of the HMR. Also, in many instances, the Regulations require approvals and/or registrations prior to transportation in commerce.