Details of USDOT Number

USDOT Number Service

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, companies that have commercial vehicles transporting passengers or cargo across state lines must have a unique USDOT number. It is a unique identifier that FMCSA uses to monitor and ensure safety compliance. However, getting a USDOT number can be complex as you need to navigate several vital steps and fill up the application correctly. Our experts at Texas Truck Permits are always there to help you get your USDOT number.

Having years of experience in the trucking authority industry, we can make the process of getting a USDOT number simpler for you. Hiring an expert like us would mean saving your time while ensuring you get the DOT registration number in a quick and hassle-free manner. We work with a wide range of operators, including intrastate and interstate trucking carriers, private carriers, independent operator owners, brokers, and for-hire carriers.

What is a USDOT Number?

The USDOT number is a unique identifier that is used by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to monitor and validate safety practices and operations of trucking companies, brokers and independent owner-operators. If you are applying for the first time, you must file Form MCSA-1 via electronic mode before you could begin your operations and run on the roads using the Unified Registration System (URS).

For new applicants, FMCSA does not accept US DOT number registration applications/forms in paper format. It must be submitted electronically. Do not worry. Our team of trucking authority experts will help you properly file the application form, ensuring you avoid mistakes and get your USDOT number in a fast and efficient way.

Why Do I Need a USDOT Number?

If you are a first-time carrier, it is mandatory for you to obtain your USDOT number and operate your business legally. Without this number, the US Department of Transportation will be unable to validate your safety and operational compliances. This will prevent your trucking fleet to run legally on the roads. After you get a USDOT number, you will need to enroll in the FMCSA’s New Entrant Safety Assurance Program.

It is important for all trucking companies, carriers and operators to pass the DOT audit within the first 12 months of its operation. Additionally, DOT will monitor your operations through roadside inspections during an 18-month probationary period to ensure compliance. It is only after this process that you can obtain a permanent registration number.

Texas Truck Permits have the knowledge and experience to help you get your USDOT number as well as pass your new-entrant DOT audit.

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    An USDOT number is an identification number assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for every trucking company, freight broker, and freight forwarder.  Everyone looking to start a trucking company in Texas needs to at least have an USDOT number

    Yes. We can apply for your MC number later. However, it will show your MC Number as inactive for a few days until your insurance company registers your insurance with the FMCSA under your new MC number.

    No, you may need extra permits to run in Texas depending on your operations. Such as a TXDOT number, Texas IFTA, UCR and more. We can help determine  exactly which permits you needs by asking you a few question.

    The USDOT application with the FMCSA is long and asks many questions. Small mistakes on the USDOT application and other permit can result in you getting the wrong type of authority or delays which will waste time and money. Our team has helped form 100’s of trucking companies and knows exactly how to expedite your Texas trucking company formation process.

    If you operate commercial vehicles transporting cargo or passenger, you must obtain a USDOT number.  If you are operating intrastate with a commercial vehicle over 10,001 lbs GVW, you are a required to obtain a USDOT number.