D. Private Passengers (Business) — A “for-profit” company that provides interstate transportation of passengers in
order to support its primary line of business. The passenger transportation service should not be available to the
general public. For example, a hotel chain that provides a free shuttle service that crosses a state line driving from an
airport to a hotel is classified as “Private Passengers (Business).” The shuttle service furthers the business, but is not
a source of income.
Refer to regulation 49 CFR 390.5 ( ) for more information on Private
Passenger classifications.
E. Private Passengers (Non-business) — A “not-for-profit” company that provides interstate transportation of
passengers in order to support its primary line of business. The passenger transportation service that is offered
should not be available to the general public. For example, a not-for-profit youth center that uses a bus to transport
youth on field trips is a Private Passenger (Non-business). Refer to regulation 49 CFR 390.5
( ) for more information on Private Passenger classifications.
F. Migrant — Interstate transportation provided by a Contract Carrier, but not a Common Carrier, of three or more
migrant workers to or from their employment using any motor vehicle other than a passenger automobile or station
wagon. A Contract Carrier provides transport service to one or more companies on a contract basis. Contract carriers
do not maintain a regularly scheduled service. A Common Carrier transports persons or property for pay to anyone at
any time and to any place within its operating authority.
G. U.S. Mail — Transportation of U.S. mail under contract with the U.S. Postal Service.
H. Federal Government — Transportation of property or passengers by a U.S. Federal Government Agency.
I. State Government — Transportation of property or passengers by a U.S. State Government Agency.
J. Local Government — Transportation of property or passengers by a local municipality.
K. Indian Tribe — Transportation of property or passengers by an Indian tribal government.
L. Other — Transportation of property or passengers by an operation classification not described above.
NOTE: If the carrier’s vehicles are sometimes leased to another motor carrier, select the appropriate options (A-K)
indicating all types of operations performed.
24. Cargo Classifications — Refers to the types of materials the company transports or ships (offers for transport). The
company may transport/ship materials from multiple categories. Select all the letters corresponding to the types of cargo the
company transports/ships. If "Other" is selected, enter the name of the commodity in the space provided.
NOTE: If you indicate that the company transports passengers, it means that the company uses a motor coach, school bus,
mini-bus, van, or limousine to transport passengers. Do not select this item if someone rides along to assist the driver when
the company’s primary business is to transport property. If you check this option, you will also have to indicate the number
of each type of passenger vehicle that is owned or leased under the motor coach, school bus, mini-bus, van, or limousine
headings provided in item 26 of this form.
25. Hazardous Materials (Carrier or Shipper) — Complete this item only if the company transports or ships (offers for
transport) Hazardous Materials. Otherwise, proceed to item 26.
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The letters “C” and “S” in the columns refer to “Carrier” and “Shipper.” Select “C” or “S” next to the Hazardous
Materials that the company carries or ships. If the company is both a Carrier and a Shipper of the Hazardous
Materials, select both “C” and “S.”
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The letters “B” and “NB” refer to “Bulk” and “Non-bulk.” Select “B” next to the appropriate Hazardous Materials if the
company transports/ships greater than 119 gallons of it. If the company transports/ships 119 gallons or less of the
Hazardous Materials, select “NB.”
Instructions for form MCS-150 (Revision 6/12/2007)
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