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TRANSPORTATION TRUCKING

Federal

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
12300 West Dakota Ave Suite 130
Lakewood , CO   80228
(720)963-3130
Fax: (720)963-3131
Carriers are subject to federal safety regulations.
All new entrant motor carriers must complete an application package and receive a USDOT number.

Link:  http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/NewEntrant-faq.aspx?
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The DOT's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety is responsible for coordinating a national safety program for the transportation of hazardous materials. It enforces requirements: (1) to have valid authority when operating under a DOT exemption or approval; (2) to be registered with DOT as a shipper or carrier of hazardous materials; and (3) to submit a telephonic and/or written report following the unintentional release of hazardous materials in transportation.

Link:  http://hazmat.dot.gov/

State

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Public Utilities Commission
1560 Broadway, Suite 250
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 894-2000 – select option 4
(800) 888-0170
Fax: (303) 894-2071

For-hire motor carriers of property are not regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, except for the transportation of household goods and hazardous materials, and the towing of motor vehicles.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVER REGISTRATION (HHG): Motor carriers that transport household goods for-hire must register with the PUC.

Insurance filing requirements: Motor Vehicle Liability - Form E; Cargo - Form H; General Liability (household goods movers only) - Colorado Form GL

Fees: Annual HHG registratyion $300; annual vehicle identification fee varies year to year.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Any person transporting hazardous materials that require placarding must obtain a permit from the PUC prior to performing any transportation of those material within Colorado. Insurance requirements vary depending on the commodity transported. Fees vary depending on fleet size.


Link:  http://www.dora.state.co.us/puc/transmain.htm

INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION; Interstate motor carriers and motor private carriers must register in the Unified Carriers Registration Agreement (UCR)

Link: http://www.ucr.in.gov/


State

Colorado Department of Revenue
Motor Vehicle Division
1881 Pierce St.
Lakewood , CO   80214
(303)205-5600
One Stop center for trucking industry. Port of Entry requirements prorated license plates, fuel tax requirements, etc. Can also issue permits and/or initiate or applications for PUC and Department of Transportation.
Commercial drivers licenses will be issued to drivers of units: in excess of 26,000 lb., which transport 16 persons or more, or carrying hazardous materials.
See FYI POE # 1 Port of Entry Clearance

Link: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue/REVX/1193047059515 
See FYI POE # 2 Port of Entry Automation Vehicle Identification

Link: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue/REVX/1193047059515
See FYI EXCISE #8, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

Link: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue/REVX/1193047059515
See FYI EXCISE # 10, IRP and IFTA Recordkeeping Requirements

Link: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue/REVX/1193047059515
See FYI Sales #57, Sales and Use Tax Applicable to Gasoline and Special Fuels.

Link: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue/REVX/1193047059515

State

Colorado Department of Transportation
4201 E. Arkansas Av
DENVER , CO   80222
(303)757-9122
Issues permits for oversized or overweight vehicles.

Link:  http://www.dot.state.co.us/truckpermits/index.cfm

State

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-3300
Fax: (303)759-5355
HAZARDOUS WASTE: The Division regulates the safe transportation of hazardous wastes from generator to treatment, storage, or disposal facility (TSDF) or to other appropriate destinations.

Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/transport.pdf

State

Colorado Department of Public Safety
Colorado State Patrol
Hazardous Materials Section
15065 South Golden Road
Golden, CO 80401-3990
(303)273-1900
Fax:(303)273-1911
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Contact State Patrol for placarding and route requirements for materials being transported.

State

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-3100
Carriers that operate from facilities within AIR Program area or operate predominantly within that area must meet diesel inspection requirements.

Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/mobile.html
NOTE:  If a business will have its own fuel supply and pumps, etc., located on property, see STORAGE TANKS
NOTE:  See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE

page last updated 3/23/10

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/colorado_revised_statutes.htm. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

 

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