FMCSA Renews Form for Companies Giving Up Operating Authority
Published Date: 10/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is renewing a form that lets motor carriers, freight forwarders, and property brokers voluntarily cancel their operating authority. This renewal keeps the process simple and quick, taking about 15 minutes per request, with no new fees or big changes. If you’re in the transportation business, you have until November 23, 2026, to share your thoughts on this renewal.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Keep option to cancel operating authority
If you are a motor carrier, freight forwarder, or property broker, you can use Form OCE-46 to voluntarily revoke all or part of your operating authority. The form is estimated to take 15 minutes per response and the renewed collection will continue through the OMB approval period (Expiration Date: December 31, 2026).
Estimated industry burden and cost decline
FMCSA estimates annual Form OCE-46 filings decreased from 8,699 to 5,711, a drop of 2,988 responses, reducing annual burden by 747 hours. The agency reports estimated annual industry labor cost of $51,422 (a decrease of $15,765) and a decrease in total annual non‑labor respondent costs of $8,177.
Mail filers may incur notary and postage fees
Although an online submission option exists, FMCSA estimates about 1,517 respondents (approximately 27% of total respondents) will file Form OCE-46 by mail and incur notarization and postage fees. This applies to mail filers when submitting the revocation request.
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