For information regarding the Carrier section (fields 89 - 98) and what constitutes a "Carrier" click here.
This field identifies which authority issued the Carrier ID. As of 2008, the only authority that issues Carrier IDs in Alaska is US DOT.
00 - None should be used when:
- the Issuing Authority is not available from the vehicle, the driver, or the shipping papers;
- this is a personal rental vehicle over 10,000 lbs. GVWR/GCWR that is operated by a private individual.
Here is an example of how you would fill out this field for a motor vehicle that has an Identification Number issued by the State of Alaska:
02 - US DOT - select this option when the identification number is preceded by US DOT.
03 - MC/MX - select this option when the identification number is preceded by MC or MX.
04 - Canada - select this option when the identification number is Canadian in origin. This option is rarely needed, because Canadian motor carriers must have a US DOT number to operate in Alaska.
05 - Mexico - select this option when the issuing authority is Mexico. This option is rarely needed, because a US DOT number is required, before Mexican motor carriers can operate in Alaska.
97 - Not Applicable would apply when you would never expect this style of vehicle to have a Motor Carrier Identifiation number (cars, motor homes, etc.) and when this motor vehicle is NOT a:
- commercial motor vehicle (see definition for commercial motor vehicle here),
- government vehicle, or
- personal rental vehicle over 10,000 lbs. operated by a private individual.