So, when you operate a commercial vehicle in the United States, you need an interstate operating authority. Operating authority gives you a legal right to do business, transport, or arrange to transport goods and/or passengers. The FMCSA manages the interstate operating authority, generally referred to as your MC Number. Intrastate operating authority is your legal
As a non-resident looking to set up a US company, you have even more steps to go through than a US resident, and more downside if you make a mistake. For example, there are more income tax issues for non-residents who want to take their income out of the US. Obtaining an appropriate US work
Before deactivating a USDOT number, you should first make sure that it is no longer needed. So, when is a USDOT number mandatory? These include situations where: 1. The truck has a rated GVWR of 10,000 pounds or more (keep in mind that this rule also applies when the truck is used with a trailer);
How do I get MC and DOT plates and become a motor carrier to transport goods across the United States? It will take about 3 weeks from the time you apply for a permit before your authority becomes officially «active,» at which point you’ll be able to start officially doing loads under your own signs.