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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced its plan to renew an Information Collection Request (ICR) called "Financial Responsibility Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Brokers.” This process involves collecting proof of financial responsibility from motor carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders as a condition for registration. The notice invites public comments on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection. The FMCSA addresses public concerns, clarifying that the financial requirements are set by law and that the total estimated burden hours stem from multiple forms, not just those being updated.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to renew its information collection request (ICR) aimed at helping motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers meet financial responsibility requirements. They are seeking public comments on this renewal, which involves specific documentation and forms related to insurance and surety bonds. These include forms demonstrating liability insurance coverage and surety bonds necessary for registration while also discussing updates to forms due to new rules impacting financial responsibilities set to take effect in 2026. This request covers an estimated 200,147 respondents, who must submit information for compliance with FMCSA's requirements.