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Who should register as a Household Goods Mover?
All for-hire household goods carriers operating in Texas must register their
operations with the Texas Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Division.
A "household goods carrier" is defined as a motor carrier who transports
household goods for compensation or hire in furtherance of a commercial
enterprise.
"Household goods" are defined as personal effects and property intended to
ultimately be used in a dwelling when the transportation of such effects is
arranged and paid for by the householder or his representative. The term does
not include personal effects and property to be used in a dwelling when the
effects and property are transported from a manufacturing, retail or similar
company to a dwelling, if the transportation is arranged by the manufacturing,
retail or similar company.
How Do I Register?
- Complete Form 1899, Texas Motor Carrier Application
[pdf, 4 pages, 744kb], and return it to
the Texas Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Division. Applications
may be submitted by mail or facsimile (512) 465-3521.
- Household Goods Carrier registration is available for periods of
one year or two years.
Mail applications to:
TxDOT-Attn. MCD-BC
P.O. Box 12984
Austin TX 78711-2984
All applications must be accompanied by the appropriate fees and any other
information required by law.
Fees
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Fee Type |
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Application |
$100 |
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Vehicle |
$10/vehicle per yr. |
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Insurance Filing |
$100 for auto liability insurance filing (Form E)* $100 for cargo
insurance filing (Form H & I)* |
*These forms are provided by the motor
carrier's insurance company.
Fees are payable by:
- credit card (a $1 processing fee will be charged)
- electronic funds transfer
- personal check, business check, cashier's check, or money order, payable
to the Texas Department of Transportation
- by cash in person at a TxDOT
cash office, or
- with funds deposited in a pre-established
escrow account.
If fees are required, facsimile applications must include credit card or
escrow account payment information.
Insurance Requirements
Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements
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Type of vehicle |
Minimum Insurance |
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Commercial motor vehicles (gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 lbs.) |
$500,000 |
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Household goods carriers (gross vehicle weight less than 26,000 lbs.) |
$300,000 |
Cargo Insurance Requirements
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Minimum Insurance |
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Loss of or damage to total cargo carried on any one motor vehicle |
$5,000 |
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Aggregate loss of or damage to multiple shipper cargo carried on any one
motor vehicle |
$10,000 |
Workers’ Compensation
or Accidental Insurance Coverage
Proof of this coverage is not filed with TxDOT. This requirement applies to
motor carriers whose primary business is transportation for compensation or
hire between two or more incorporated cities, towns, or
villages.
Workers' Compensation
For more information on Worker's Compensation requirements please contact:
Division of Workers' Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
333 Guadalupe
Austin 78701
P.O. Box 149104
Austin 78714-9104
Customer Services 800-252-7031
(800-372-7713 x4636 in Austin)
Accidental Insurance Coverage
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Type of coverage |
Minimum Coverage |
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Medical expenses and coverage for at least 104 weeks |
$ 300,000 |
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Accidental death and dismemberment, 70% of employee’s pre-injury income
for not less than 104 weeks when compensating for loss of income |
$100,000 |
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Maximum weekly benefit |
$500 |
Household goods carriers may qualify as self-insurers.
Contact the Motor Carrier Division at (800) 299-1700 (option 3) for additional
information.
How do I renew my certificate of registration?
- The department will mail renewal
notices to the last known address approximately 60 days prior to expiration
of annual and biennial certificates of registration. Renewal notices must be
returned to the department as indicated on the renewal notices.
Other Information
Upon registration, the department will issue a vehicle registration listing
to household goods carriers. A copy of the registration listing page that
identifies the vehicle being operated shall be maintained in the cab of the
carrier’s vehicles at all times.
The State of Texas has specific consumer protection requirements for
household goods carriers. See the household moving consumer protection information
or contact the Motor
Carrier Division at 800-299-1700 (Option 3 from the automated menu) for
additional information. |
