USDOT Number
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What is a DOT Number?
USDOT Numbers are a unique identifier for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to identify, monitor, and collect a company’s safety information acquired during roadside inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and crash investigations.
Do I Need DOT Number?
- Uses vehicles weighing over GVWR, GCWR, GVW or GCW of 10,001 pounds (4,536 kg) or more
- Has employees operating commercial vehicles on an interstate.
- Transports passengers for hire (specifically 9-15 people).
- Transports more than 15 people for any purpose.
- Moves hazardous materials of any type.
- Operating as a Broker (property, non-exempt commodities), Freight Forwarder, Intermodal Equipment Provider or a Cargo Tank Facility.
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Requirements for DOT Numbers from FMCSA gov
- Business information (name, location, etc.).
- Personal information for FMCSA contact purposes.
- Details about the operation classification you are seeking.
- Specify whether you will transport people or cargo.
- A valid address.
Differences Between an MC Number and a USDOT Number
MC Number
An MC Number is also called operating authority or trucking authority. Operating authority is most commonly needed when you’re planning on working for-hire in interstate commerce (hauling loads in more than one state) or hauling hazardous materials.
- Needed for interstate commerce
- Working for-hire to haul someone else’s property
DOT Number
A DOT Number acts like a driver’s license for your trucking company. You can get a DOT Number to verify with the FMCSA that your company is operating as a trucking company.
- Needed for interstate commerce
- Needed for intrastate commerce
- Needed to haul your own property
- Needed to haul your own construction equipment
- Working for-hire to haul someone else’s property
Frequently Asked Questions
You can submit the required documents here if you have already applied for a USDOT number.
To obtain your DOT number, simply call us at 972-232-2218 or click the button below to get started. Remember, we are here to help if you need assistance with registration or have any questions.
No, you only need one USDOT number. You will place that number on the side of all your commercial vehicles. USDOT numbers are assigned to each person to identify themselves with the FMCSA and are assigned to that person for life. The Department of Transportation states that a “person” includes individuals, corporations, partnerships, or other business organizations as authorized by state law.