Do I need a US DOT Number?

If you have a company that operate commercial vehicles, transporting passengers or, hauling cargo in interstate commerce, must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a US DOT Number. Also, commercial interstate hazardous materials, carriers who haul types and quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a US DOT Number.

We're ready to help you get your USDOT Number, just contact us to make an appointment.

You’ll need a USDOT Number if:

    • Have vehicles that are over 10,000 lbs. (GVWR, GCWR, GVW or GCW)
    • Transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation, whether direct or indirect
    • Transport 16 or more passengers
    • Haul hazardous materials
    • We are certificated by https://www.transportation.gov/
USDOT Number

In conclusion the USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company’s safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections. 

If you want to register your business and don’t have any idea what to do, we are here to help. 

States that Require a DOT Number

Apart from federal regulations, some states require their intrastate commercial motor vehicle registrants to obtain a USDOT Number. These states include:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Puerto Rico
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

For intrastate motor carrier registration, check with your responsible state agency.

USDOT Number

The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company’s safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections. 

 

If you want to register your business and don’t have any idea what to do, we are here to help.