A USDOT number is a unique identifier assigned to you by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This federally mandated number is used by the DOT/FMCSA to look up your company’s information and determine whether you’re in compliance.
Whether you are a sole proprietor or an owner of a large trucking company, the same regulations apply to all.
There are a few things to consider when applying for a USDOT number such as:
Beyond the federal USDOT number requirements, some states may require additional or different requirements. The compliance experts at Transportation Compliance Service can help determine what’s right for your situation. We can walk you through the process of getting your trucking operating authority.
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A DOT number is a number unique to you that is issued by the Department of Transportation. Most trucker's are required to have a DOT number, we can help you through the process of applying and getting your vehicle registered.
You are required to have a DOT number if you have a Commercial Vehicle with a gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more and you cross state lines OR if you have a gross weight rating of 17,000 pounds or more and you do not cross state lines.
Depending on whether you are hauling for interstate or intrastate commerce and the type of cargo you are hauling you may be required to apply for additional operating authorities such as a MC number or PA PUC Number.
Both of these authorities have individual requirements as well as specified insurance requirements for registration.
We can help you find out whether you need any addition operating authorities, help you through the process of applying, and make sure that you fulfill all necessary requirements for registration.
Any truck that is registered at over 26,000 pounds is required to have a fuel tax permit.
For trucks that run out of state, an IFTA permit is required and quarterly fuel tax reports must be filed. These permits need to be renewed each year by December 31st.
For trucks that stay just inside the state, a MCRT permit is required. Total miles traveled and fuel purchased are reported once a year on the renewal form. These permits also need to be renewed each year by December 31st.
The UCR is a fee that is required to be paid by any company that has an interstate US DOT number. The fee varies from year to year and is due annually by December 31st, unless the UCR extends the deadline.
Trucker’s Paper Trail can quickly and easily file the UCR for you and can send you reminders and information when the fees need to be paid each year.
Depending on which state lines you find yourself traveling across you may be required to apply for additional state permits. The main states include New York, Kentucky, New Mexico, and Oregon. Each of these state have their own weight / distance, or mileage tax with different rates and requirements.
Trucker's Paper Trail can determine whether you need these permits, and assist with renewals, fuel tax filings, and more.
With your trucking paperwork there can end up being a lot of quarterly due dates that you need to stay on top of. Whether it is renewals, fuel tax filings, updates, and more it can be a pain to stay on top of it all.
When you become a quarterly client with Trucker's Paper Trail we can help you to stay on top of your due dates. We can give you reminders of due dates, submit filings for you, keep your information up to date, and more, all at an unbeatable rate.
Let us take away the stress that comes with staying on top of all your due dates.
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