Plain-Language Summary

Virginia law requires motor carriers, TNC brokers, and brokers to have an established place of business that meets local zoning, maintains required records, and has a working phone. Licensees must keep their business information current with the Department and notify it of any changes within 30 days. Additionally, a motor carrier's passenger transportation certificate automatically includes authority to transport passenger baggage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The applicant must have an established place of business that complies with local zoning, maintains required records, and has a working phone listed in the business name.

They must notify the Department within 30 days of any changes to their mailing address, physical location, phone number, legal name, or trade name, using certified or prescribed methods.

Yes, a certificate for passenger transportation automatically grants authority to transport passenger baggage in the same vehicle.

Yes, but the licensee must confirm to the Department that the new location meets all established place of business requirements.