Business Entity

Find out which business entity is right for your trucking company.

Commercial Driver’s License

The CDL program places requirements on the CMV driver, the employing motor carrier and the States.

Employer Identification Number

Even if you’re a sole proprietor, you should obtain an EIN from the Internal Revenue Service.

DOT Registration

Companies operating commercial vehicles hauling cargo must be registered with the FMCSA.

Operating Authority

Filing for your Operating Authority (MC Number) online is easy to do yourself.

Commercial Truck Insurance

Every motor carrier must have insurance in order to obtain an operating authority.

 

NOTE: Do not use this site as a substitute for the  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The site is constantly being revised and continues to change as regulations are published, updated, etc. You should consult the FMCSRs, which are updated quarterly online.