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HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVERS MOVING COMPANY MOVING VAN PORT OF ENTRY
TRANSPORTATION TRUCKING

Federal

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
555 Zang St., Room 264
Lakewood , CO   80228
(303)969-6748
Fax: (303)969-6741
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//new_entrant.htm
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

Property Carrier Registration (PRC)
Household Goods Mover Registration (HHG)

Motor carriers that transport property or household goods for-hire must register with the PUC.

Interstate motor carriers must also register in the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCR).

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

Fees: One-time PRC application fees - $50; annual HHG registration $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 materials 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

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.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/poe01.html
See FYI POE # 2 Port of Entry Automation Vehicle Identification

Link:  http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/poe02.html
See FYI EXCISE #8, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

Link:  http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/excise08.html
See FYI EXCISE # 10, IRP and IFTA Recordkeeping Requirements

Link:  http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/excise10.html
See FYI Sales #57, Sales and Use Tax Applicable to Gasoline and Special Fuels.

Link:  http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/sales57.html

State

Colorado Department of Transportation
4201 E. Arkansas Av
DENVER , CO   80222
(303)757-9485
(800)999-4997
Issues permits for oversized or overweight vehicles.

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

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
700 Kipling St #1000
Lakewood , CO   80215
(303)239-4546
Fax: (303)239-4670
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
Fax: (303)782-0278
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.asp
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 1/14/09

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://198.187.128.12/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0. 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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