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1 Enterprise Carrier Services 1300 S. French Ave. Box 6-A Sanford, Florida Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for your interest in Enterprise Carrier Services. We are excited about the opportunity to help you achieve your goals in business. Enterprise has developed several time and money saving techniques that will help your company now and in the future. As our partnership grows, we will continue to help you develop your business by helping you meet your regulatory requirements. This will free up your time and allow you to concentrate on the more profitable aspects of your business. Enclosed you will find information pertaining to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Also, we have included some answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the filing process. For your convenience, a US DOT Safety Certification, New Trucking Company Startup Checklist, US DOT Compliance Requirements, and information describing just some of the services that we provide are enclosed in this packet as well.

2 Should you have any questions after reviewing the following information, or if we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at We hope to hear from you in the near future. Sincerely, Enterprise Carrier Services

3 SERVICES AVAILABLE AUTHORITY SERVICES Enterprise Carrier Services is ready to get you moving in the right direction. We have the expertise to help save you time and money. Don t be fooled by others offering discounted services that may cost you additional fees in the future. Obtain FMCSA MC Number 48 State General Commodity Authority (Common, Contract, and Brokerage) Obtain US DOT Number and Registration BOC-3 Process Agents in all 48 states Reinstate Authorities and US DOT Number Name Change and/or Address Change on: o Authority, BOC-3, US DOT, and State Permits File US DOT Biennial Updates Voluntary Revocation of Authority Expedite Authority

4 PERMIT SERVICES When you need ANY permit service, Enterprise Carrier Services is ready to help. IFTA License and Decals Establish International Fuel Tax Agreement Accounts (for units that gross 26,001 and over) Establish IRP Account (International Registration Plan) Apportioned Plates (for units that gross 26,001 and over) KYU Number Kentucky Mileage Tax Account (required for all units that gross 60,000 and over) New York HUT Permit Mileage Tax Account (required for all units that gross 18,000 and over) Obtain Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) Temporary Permits OTHER Here are a few more services that you may need. Remember, if you don t see a service listed, please call and Enterprise Carriers Services will help you in any way possible. LLC State Filing Form Limited Liability Company (LLC) and process the filings with the business base state. Obtain a FID or EIN Number

5 Form 2290 (Units with a gross weight of 55,000 and over) Heavy Highway Use Tax BOOKKEEPING These services help save you time and money by allowing Enterprise to handle the day to day activities of your bookkeeping needs. Let our experience keep your company moving. Processing Driver Envelopes Invoicing Accounts Receivables Accounts Payable Driver Qualification Files Maintained Maintenance File Recording Log Auditing Services SCANNING SERVICES These services keep your paperwork electronically filed for quick retrieval and meet all DOT and IRS record- keeping requirements for electronic copies. All scanned information is backed up both on and offsite. We can , fax or copy any information as needed for your convenience. Proof of Delivery (POD) Scanning Invoice scanning Fuel/Trip Report Scanning Driver Qualification File Scanning Maintenance Receipts and Log Scanning

6 What Do I Need to Get Started? Enterprise Carriers Services will help you get your business moving in the right direction by applying for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Operating Authority and US DOT Number on your behalf. The US DOT Number is usually issued upon completion of the application. Your Operating Authority will be granted after your insurance and process agents are filed with the FMCSA. Enterprise has the connections in place to help save you time and money getting your insurance requirements in place. Remember: Your company cannot legally operate until all Insurance, Operating Authority and Permits are in place. Once you have been issued your MC number: Enterprise will contact your insurance agent with the MC number and request your insurance requirements to be filed with the governing agencies. Enterprise will then file a BOC-3 form, known, as a Designation of Agents form, to be filed with the FMCSA. This information is required of all companies requesting Operating Authority. If you will be traveling in New York, Kentucky, Oregon, or New Mexico, you will have special needs that Enterprise is ready to help you meet. NOTE: If your company will not be regularly traveling thru New York, Kentucky, New Mexico or Oregon, Enterprise Carrier Services will help you save time and money by applying for temporary permits only WHEN and IF you need them. New York requires a New York HUT sticker if (gross weight is over 18,000) and New York will also require separate Quarterly Tax Reporting. Kentucky will require a KYU number if (gross weight is over 60,000) and Kentucky will also require separate Quarterly Tax Reporting. New Mexico will require a New Mexico Cab Card if (gross weight is over 26,000) and New Mexico will also requires separate Quarterly Tax Reporting.

7 Oregon requires a carrier to obtain an Oregon Highway Use Tax Permit. This permit requires a bond and will also require separate Quarterly Tax Reporting. If your gross vehicle weight is over 26,000 and are traveling interstate, an International Registration Plan (IRP) or pro-rated tag is also required. Next, Enterprise Carrier Services will help apply for your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) (Requires Quarterly Tax reporting). Finally, Enterprise will provide you with information and helpful tips on keeping your paperwork in proper order to meet your Quarterly reporting and DOT regulations. Enterprise Carriers Services department has made this document only as a guide to assist you. Remember to review your Local, State, & Federal Regulations for complete compliance I information. DOT Compliance Requirements After obtaining your authority, you will be subject to a 90 day review. Listed below are six tips to assist you in meeting the DOT Compliance Requirements. 1. DRIVER QUALIFICATION Employment Application should be completed and signed. Current MVR Check should be in file. (This needs to be rerun annually) Current DOT Physical should be in file. These are just a few of the required forms needed for a DQ File. Enterprise can setup and maintain these files for your company. 1. RANDOM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TESTING All drivers must have a DOT certified drug test before driving any commercial motor vehicle.

8 You need to join drug consortium. (Remember to provide consortium with a current employee list every time it changes, i.e. someone quits or you have a new hire). Files must be secure. Enterprise has connections for quickly getting your company started in a DOT approved drug consortium. 1. LOG AUDITING All logs and work related documents must match. (Basically your receipts and bill of ladings must match your log) Log falsification is a serious violation! We also provide this service, allowing you to keep freight moving without the added hassle of more paperwork. Remember that if you lease owner-operators under your authority, your company is required to keep all the required paperwork for that owner-operator, as well as the company owned equipment and drivers. All receipts must be turned in by owner-operators to company. Don t forget those maintenance receipts for your Vehicle Maintenance File! 2. ACCIDENTS A Register must be kept of all DOT recordable accidents. All documents pertaining to each accident must be in a file. This means copies of Logs, receipts for wrecker service, medical attendance and documentation of phone calls. 3. COMPLIANCE FILES Each truck and trailer must have its own file, with the VIN number and tire size on the outside of each folder. Copies of every receipt for repairs made on that particular piece of equipment must be in the file. Most important is the copy of the vehicles current annual DOT inspection.

9 4. INSURANCE You MUST have a copy of your MCS90. This is part of your insurance policy. Call your Insurance Agent, if you do not have a copy on file. Your DOT auditor will ask for this form during your review.

10 CUSTOMER PROFILE SHEET LEGAL NAME OF BUSINESS (IF SOLE PROPRIETOR, THIS WILL BE INDIVIDUAL NAME) DOING BUSINESS AS (DBA) CONTACT PERSON PHYSICAL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE CELL FAX

11 HOW DO YOU PREFER TO BE CONTACTED? PHONE CELL FAX FORM OF BUSINESS (CHECK ONLY ONE) CORPORATION STATE AND DATE OF CORP LLC IDENTIFY MEMBER(S) PARTNERSHIP IDENTIFY PARTNERS LIST ALL PARTNERS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP NAME OF INDIVIDUAL IF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, INDIVIDUALS SS# ALL OTHERS, GIVE FID/EIN # DOT # IFTA ACCOUNT # MC #

12 ORDER FORM Carrier Services may be ordered online at loadenterprise.com/carriers/permitandlicense, or via fax through this order form STATE OPERATING AUTHORITY PACKAGES (INCLUDES MC NUMBER, US DOT NUMBER, BOC-3 FILING) 2. COMMON CARRIER OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) 3. CONTRACT CARRIER OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) 4. COMMON CARRIER OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS 5. CONTRACT CARRIER OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS 6. BROKER OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) 7. BROKER OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS 8. OPERATING AUTHORITY SERVICES 9. REINSTATEMENT OF AUTHORITY 10. VOLUNTARY REVOCATION OF AUTHORITYNAME CHANGEADDRESS CHANGE 11. EXPEDITE SERVICES

13 US DOT SERVICES 1. US DOT NUMBER 2. US DOT NUMBER PIN REQUEST 3. US DOT BIENNIAL UPDATE 4. VERSION COMPLIANCE MANUAL OTHER SERVICES 1. BOC-3 FILING PROCESS AGENTS (ONE TIME FEE) 2. INTRASTATE AUTHORITY - STATE FEES 3. LLC STATE FILING - STATE FEES 4. IRP REGISTRATION (DOES NOT INCLUDE STATE FEES) 5. IFTA LICENSE STATE FEES 6. FORM 2290 (DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX) 7. FID/EIN NUMBER _ 8. SCAC CODE 9. NEW YORK HUT 10. NEW MEXICO WDT PERMIT 11. KYU NUMBER 12. NEW JERSEY BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION NOTE: PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FEES NON-REFUNDABLE.

14 VEHICLE INFORMATION FORM PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION UNIT # MAKE YEAR COMPLETE SERIAL NUMBER: TRUCK OR TRACTOR (CIRCLE ONE) DIESEL OR GAS (CIRCLE ONE) CONVENTIONAL OR CABOVER (CIRCLE ONE) NUMBER OF AXLES ON POWER UNIT NUMBER OF TRAILER AXLES LOADED GROSS WEIGHT EMPTY WEIGHT (TRACTOR ONLY) STATE PLATED IN BASE PLATE # INDICATED WHICH STATE IFTA BASED THROUGH OWNED OR LEASED (CIRCLE ONE) YOUR COMPANY NAME OWNER S NAME OWNER S FID OR SSN IRP ACCOUNT # (REQUIRED) *PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR TRUCK S IRP CABCARD*

15 *ALSO A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORGINAL PAID 2290* (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS) US DOT NUMBER QUESTIONNAIRE DATE DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A US DOT NUMBER? YES NO IF YES, ENTER YOUR US DOT NUMBER PIN NUMBER COMPANY OPERATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) INTERSTATE CARRIER INTERSTATE SHIPPER INTRASTATE SHIPPER VEHICLE REGISTRANT ONLY CARRIER MILEAGE (TO THE NEAREST 10,000 MILES FOR LAST CALENDAR YEAR) MILES YEAR OPERATION CLASSIFICATION : AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE EXEMPT FOR HIRE PRIVATE PROPERTY PRIVATE PASSENGER (Business) PRIVATE PASSENGER (Non Business) MIGRANT US MAIL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATE GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT INDIAN TRIBE OTHER CARGO CLASSIFICATIONS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) GENERAL FREIGHT HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOTOR VEHICLES METAL: SHEETS, COILS, ROLLS

16 DRIVE AWAY/TOWAWAY LOGS, POLES, BEAMS, LUMBER MOBILE HOMES FRESH PRODUCE LIQUIDS, GASES MACHINERY, LARGE OBJECTS OIL FIELD EQUIPMENT INTERMODAL CONTAINERS PASSENGERS LIVESTOCK GRAIN, FEED, HAY COAL / COKE MEAT GARBAGE, REFUSE, TRASH US MAIL CHEMICALS REFRIGERATED FOOD COMMODITIES DRY BULK BEVERAGES PAPER PRODUCTS UTILITY FARM SUPPLIES CONSTRUCTION WATER WELL OTHER NUMBER OF VEHICLES THAT CAN BE OPERATED IN THE US: STRAIGHT TERM TRIP: TRUCKS: OWNED LEASED LEASED TRUCK TERM TRIP: TRACTORS: OWNED LEASED LEASED TERM TRIP: TRAILERS: OWNED LEASED LEASED MOTOR TERM TRIP: COACH: OWNED LEASED LEASED

17 PASSENGER VEHICLES: PLEASE FILL IN THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF PASSAGERS FOR EACH TYPE OF VEHICLE LISTED BELOW OWNED 1-8 TERM LEASED TRIP LEASED SCHOOL BUS MINI BUS VAN LIMOUSINE TOTAL NUMBER OF DRIVERS NUMBER OF CDL DRIVERS WILL YOU BE OPERATING: WITHIN THE 100 AIR-MILE RADIUS GREATER THAN 100 AIR-MILE RADIUS IS YOUR US DOT NUMBER CURRENTLY REVOKED BY THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION? YES NO IF YES, ENTER US DOT NUMBER PIN NUMBER

18 POWER OF ATTORNEY THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE OWNER, PARTNER, OR CORPORATE OFFICER. PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND COMPLETE ALL APPROPRIATE SPACES. TO ALL PERSONS, BE IT KNOWN THAT (COMPLETE NAME OF BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL) AS GRANTOR AS AN: INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) OTHER WHOSE ADDRESS IS (ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP) DO HEREBY MAKE AND GRANT LIMITED AND SPECIFIC POWER OF ATTORNEY TO ENTERPRISE CARRIERS SERVICES DEPARTMENT, A DIVISION OF ENTERPRISE TRUCK BROKERS WITH OFFICES AT 1300 S. FRENCH AVE, SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771, TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE FOLLOWING LIMITED AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES: TO OBTAIN, COMPLETE, AND SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND FEES REGARDING INTERSTATE OPERATING AUTHORITY; US DOT NUMBER REGISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND UPDATES; BOC-3 PROCESS AGENTS; FID/EIN NUMBER REGISTRATIONS;

19 UCR REGISTRATIONS; IFTA LICENSE REGISTRATIONS; IRP LICENCE REGISTRATIONS; KYU NUMBER REGISTRATIONS; NM WDT REGISTRATIONS; NY HUT REGISTRATIONS; SCAC REGISTRATIONS; NEW JERSEY BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATIONS; LLC STATE FILINGS. OTHER THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY WILL BE IN EFFECT BEGINNING AND CONTINUE UNTIL CANCELLED IN WRITING. (DATE) GRANTORS SIGNATURE / DATE AGENT OF ENTERPRISE CARRIER SERVICES / DATE GRANTORS PRINTED NAME PRINTED NAME OF ENTERPRISE CARRIER SERVICES GRANTOR'S TITLE ENTERPRISE CARRIER SERVICES TITLE

20 CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM PLEASE PRINT OUT AND COMPLETE THIS AUTHORIZATION AND RETURN IT TO OUR OFFICE BY FAX: (540) OR BY REGULAR MAIL. NAME: Cardholder Name: Signature: Address: Credit Card Type: VISA MASTERCARD Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: / Card Identification Number (last 3 digits located on the back of the credit card) A onetime Amount Charged: $ (USD) FAX or send the authorization to: ENTERPRISE CARRIER SERVICES 1300 S. FRENCH AVE BOX 6-A SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771

21 I, ALSO AUTHORIZE, ENTERPRISE CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, A DIVISION OF ENTERPRISE TRUCK BROKERS, TO CHARGE TO THE ABOVE CREDIT CARD MY MONTHLY CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $ FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY ENTERPRISE CARRIER SERVICES. I UNDERSTAND THAT SERVICES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE OF COMPLETION AND A COPY OF THE PAID INVOICE WILL ME MAILED, FAXED OR ED FOR MY RECORDS. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME DATE

22 Attention All Customers: Enterprise Carrier Services will make all efforts to help you in filing all required paperwork to maintain compliance with the Department of Transportation, but you must be aware and fill out the following questions personally to remain in compliance. It is mandatory that you completely fill out all information and return this form to our office as soon as possible. Please note that all answers should be YES to remain in compliance. This is notice that all of these items should be in place. When you are subject to review (after 90-days), these items may be checked for violations. Please make sure that you have in place a system for each of these items before answering YES. Note that if you will NOT be dealing with HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, answer N/A for all the questions dealing will HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, unless you are applying for HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AUTHORITY. IMPORTANT PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS. Thank you in advance for you prompt attention to this information. Sincerely, Enterprise Carrier Services

23 Safety Certifications Please answer all questions truthfully and with the understanding that the Department of Transportation will be reviewing this information during your audit. All are Yes/No responses. Applicant maintains current copies of all U.S. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and the Hazardous Materials Regulations (if a property carrier transporting hazardous materials), understands and will comply with such regulations, and has ensured that all company personnel are aware of the current requirements. Applicant certifies that the following tasks and measures will be fully accomplished and procedures fully implemented before it commences operations in the United States. DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS: The carrier has in place a system and procedures for ensuring the continued qualification of drivers to operate safely, including a safety record for each driver, procedures for verification of proper licensing of each driver and procedures for identifying drivers who are not complying with the safety regulations. The carrier has procedures in place to review drivers' employment and driving histories for at least the last 3 years to determine whether or not the individual is qualified and competent to drive safely. The carrier has established a program to review the records of each driver at least once every 12 months and will maintain a record of the review.

24 The carrier will ensure that all of its drivers are at least 21 years of age and, if applicable, possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) The carrier has in place a record keeping system and procedures to monitor the hours-of-service performed by drivers, including procedures for continuing review of drivers' log books, and for ensuring compliance with all operations requirements. The carrier has ensured that all drivers are knowledgeable of the hours-ofservice requirements, and has clearly and specifically instructed the drivers concerning their responsibility to comply with applicable 10/11, 14/15, and 60/70-hour rules as well as the requirement for preparing daily log entries in their own handwriting for each 24-hour period. DRUG AND ALCHOHOL TESTING: The carrier is familiar with the alcohol and controlled substance testing requirements of 49 CFR part 382 and 49 CFR part 40 and has in place a program for systematic testing of drivers.

25 VEHICLE CONDITION : The carrier has established a system and procedures for inspections, repair and maintenance of its vehicles in a safe condition, and for preparation and maintenance of records of inspections, repair and maintenance in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Yes /No The carrier will ensure that all violations and defects noted on inspection reports are corrected before vehicles and drivers are permitted to continue operation. ACCIDENT MONITORING PROGRAM : The carrier has in place a program for monitoring vehicles accidents and maintains an accident register in accordance with 49 CFR The carrier has established an accident countermeasures program and driver training program to reduce accidents. PRODUCTION OF RECORDS: The carrier can and will produce records demonstrating compliance with the safety requirements within 48 hours of receipt of a request from a representative of the US DOT/FMCSA or other authorized Federal of State official.

26 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (to be completed by carriers of hazardous materials only): The HM carrier has full knowledge of the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and has established programs for the thorough training of its personnel as required under 49 CFR part 172, Subpart H, and 49 CFR The carrier has established a system and procedures for inspection, repair and maintenance of its reusable hazardous materials packages (cargo tanks, portable tanks, cylinders, intermediate bulk containers, etc.) in a safe condition, and for preparation and maintenance of records of inspection, repair and maintenance in accordance with the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations. The HM carrier has established a system and procedures for filing and maintaining HM shipping documents. The HM carrier has a system in place to ensure that all HM trucks are marked and placarded as required by 49 CFR part 172, Subparts D and F. The carrier will register under 49 CFR part 107, Subpart G, if transporting any quantity of hazardous materials requiring the vehicle to be placarded.

27 FOR CARGO TANK (CT) CARRIERS OF HM : The carrier has a system in place to ensure that its cargo tanks are inspected and tested as required by 49 CFR 180 by a facility registered with the U.S. DOT under part 107, Subpart F. By agreeing to these certifications, the carrier official is on notice that the representations made herein are subject to verification through inspections in the United States and through the request for and examination of records and documents. Failure to support the representations contained in this application could form the basis of a proceeding to assess civil penalties and/or lead to the revocation of the authority granted. All Applicants Must Certify as follows: Applicant is willing and able to provide the proposed operations or service and to comply with all pertinent statutory and regulatory requirements and regulations issued or administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, including operational regulations, safety fitness requirements, motor vehicle safety standards, and minimum financial responsibility requirements. Applicant is willing and able to produce for review or inspection documents which are requested for the purpose of determining compliance with applicable statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Hazardous Materials Regulations, within 48 hours of any written request.

28 Applicant is not presently disqualified from operating commercial vehicles in the United States pursuant to the Motor Carrier Improvement Act of 1999 or any other law. Note: All motor carriers must comply with all pertinent Federal, State, Local and Tribal statutory and regulatory requirements when operating within the United States. Such requirements include, but are not limited to, all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, or by a State agency operating a plan pursuant to Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ("OSHA State Plan Agency") Such requirements also include all applicable statutory and regulatory environmental standards and requirements administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local or tribal environmental protection agency. Compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements may require motor carrier and/or individual operators to produce documents for review and inspection for the purpose of determining compliance with such statutes and regulations. I have read and understand the above information, I have answered all questions truthfully and with the understanding that that Department of Transportation will be conducting reviews on all required compliance issues. SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME TITLE DATE