Definitions for "Operating Authority"
Registration issued by the DOT authorizing a carrier to move household goods between designated geographical areas. A United affiliated agency also may have its own separate “operating authority” issued by the DOT or other governmental entity, to move shipments within a certain geographical area.
Authority granted by either the Interstate Commerce commission, its successor, or a jurisdiction's Regulatory Commission to a carrier to operate for-hire in interstate and/or intrastate commerce.
Routes, points, and types of traffic that may be served by carrier. Authority is granted by state or federal regulatory agencies.
See Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.