Freight Pulse & Law Update: FMCSA Renews Voluntary Authority Revocation Filing, Comments Due November 23

FMCSA’s October 23 Federal Register notice renews the information collection for voluntary operating-authority cancellations. It does not create a new operating-authority rule or require carriers to revoke their authority.

What is FMCSA renewing?

The renewal covers Form OCE-46, “Request for Revocation of Authority Granted,” under OMB Control No. 2126-0018. For-hire motor carriers, freight forwarders, and property brokers can use it to request full or partial voluntary cancellation of their authority.

• Estimated respondents: 5,711

• Estimated time: 15 minutes per response

• Estimated annual burden: 1,428 hours

• Comments due: November 23, 2026

Read the official Federal Register notice for details and comment instructions.

What should operators check before stopping service?

Confirm your active authority status and required insurance filings before you stop operations. Form OCE-46 is for a voluntary request; failure to maintain required insurance can instead lead to involuntary revocation. The outcomes may both end authority, but the cause and process differ.

For maintenance planning, CVSA Brake Safety Week ran August 23–29, 2026. Keep maintenance and inspection records organized and accessible; routine upkeep should continue beyond inspection week.

Which I-95 markets should watch?

Regional coverage: Glen Burnie and Baltimore, Maryland; Delaware; Pennsylvania; New Jersey; New York; and New England. Authority and insurance checks matter across this corridor, where third party logistics providers, carriers, and shippers coordinate regional freight.

For businesses seeking 3PL Maryland or Mid-Atlantic fulfillment, administrative continuity supports dependable logistics. A Glen Burnie warehouse operation also benefits from clear inventory and shipment visibility.

How can logistics teams improve visibility?

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Explore FlowOps and compare plans. For third party logistics providers, 3PL fulfillment services, and supply chain management companies, the bottom line is simple: verify authority before exiting, and keep operational records visible.