In this Video Quick Tips, we explain the Permits and Authorities you need if you want to start a trucking company
DOT NUMBER
Who Needs It?
If you are operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle in Interstate commerce (crossing state lines), you will need a DOT Number. You will also need a DOT Number If you are operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle in Intrastate commerce (staying in one state) in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
How to Get It
Foley will register you for a DOT number for FREE. (Watch out for other providers who charge as much as $300 for this free service). Simply click the button below to begin.
OPERATING AUTHORITY
Who Needs It?
If you are operating a for hire Commercial Motor Vehicle in Interstate commerce, you will need to get Operating Authority from the Federal Government. Operating Authority is sometimes known as an MC Number. Note: If you need an MC Number, you will also need a DOT Number (see above), a BOC-3 (see below) and a UCR (see below).
How to Get It
Foley’s Basic Operating Authority Package guides individuals and companies through the Operating Authority Registration Process and provides start-up carriers with DOT numbers. As a part of this service, a trained Compliance Specialist will:
- Identify your Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration requirements.
- Determine which forms you need to file to obtain your operating authority.
- Complete and submit all required forms to FMCSA.
- Provide you with your USDOT Number and Operating Authority Information.
- Help you understand what other important pieces of information (such as proof of insurance) that FMCSA will look for.
UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION
Who Needs It?
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is a registration number and fee for vehicles crossing state lines. It is based on the number of vehicles that you have. It pays for enforcement activity. The UCR is paid each year by calendar year (Jan-Dec). This means that if you purchase a UCR in November, you will need to purchase another one by January for the following year.
How to Get It
Our Compliance Specialists can promptly process your Unified Carrier registration (UCR) filing. All you need to do is provide us with some basic information about your business and/or your fleet and pay the applicable amount. We’ll take care of the rest. Simply call 1-800-253-5506 to register your company.
BOC-3
Who Needs It?
If you are operating a For Hire, Commercial Motor Vehicle in Interstate commerce (if you have an Operating Authority), you must have a current BOC-3 form on file with FMCSA to secure Operating Authority and to maintain active operating status.
How to Get It
Get into compliance with Foley’s BOC-3, a Blanket Legal Entity for all 50 states, which provides the legal names, addresses and phone numbers of processing agents in each state. Buy Foley’s BOC-3 service online now and we’ll process your BOC-3 before the end of the next business day.
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