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What is a USDOT Number?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all businesses to obtain a USDOT number for  starting a commercial transportation business. A USDOT number (DOT number) is a unique identification number that allows for instant access to a company’s safety information. Only one number per company is required. This number helps to provide information during inspections, audits, accident investigations, compliance reviews, etc. and must be displayed on every vehicle.

 

Do I Need a DOT Number?

DOT number is required for the following:

  • Retains a gross vehicle weight, combination weight, vehicle weight rating, or gross combination weight rating, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) whichever is greater.
  • It is constructed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (driver included) for compensation.
  • It is constructed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, drivers included, and not used to transport passengers for compensation.
  • Used to haul the types and quantities of hazardous materials requiring a safety permit in intrastate commerce (see 49 CFR 385.403).

Additionally, you need a USDOT number if your vehicle is used for traffic, trade, or transport in the US:

  • Such as, within two places in a State through another State or a place outside of the United States;
  • Between a place in a State and a place outside of such State (including a place outside of the United States.
  • Within two places in a State as part of a trade, traffic, or transportation starting from or ending outside the State or the United States.

Some states also require their intrastate commercial motor carriers to obtain a USDOT Number.

It is your responsibility as a motor carrier/ broker / freight forwarder operator or driver to obtain a USDOT number. Furthermore, it is a requirement that you comply with all FMCSA regulations. Safety compliance and safe operations mean to keep lives safe and protected property.

Get a USDOT Number with DOT Filing

Obtaining a USDOT number requires sifting through a plethora of technical information. We can walk you through the process of getting your DOT number less than an hour

 

Have questions? Call us now at 818-568-0644 or send an email to dotfiling@gmail.com. DOT Filing agents are eager to answer any of your questions or concerns.