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What is the New Entrant Program?
Published 12/05/2014 05:21 PM |
Updated 04/01/2020 04:04 PM
The New Entrant Program introduces new interstate motor carriers to federal safety standards and regulations. When a carrier registers and receives a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Number, they are considered a New Entrant for 18 months. A Safety Audit will be conducted within 12 months after the New Entrant begins operations.
New Entrants will receive a letter from FMCSA explaining what they need to do next.
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