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You need an MC number if you are crossing state lines, entering ports, transporting over 15 passengers, hauling hazmat or hauling cargo that is federally regulated. Some packages like amazon cargo requires MC number.
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Learn how to activate your USDOT & MC Numbers
"If you need help figuring out what permits you need for your interstate authority. This is the guide for you."
Larry Hill
Nate Moran
"With so many calls coming in its hard to understand what permits you need. These step by step instructions really helped me out."
Yvonne Murry
"I was able to get my USDOT & MC but I was stuck on figuring out the rest of the permits to activate my interstate authority. This basically broke it down in simple steps."
Completing your MCS150
Registering with FMCSA portal
Attaching MC Authority
Filing your BOC-3
We also included templates to help manage your on-boarding process.
Reusable Forms
Secure Payments
58 Page Guide & Templates
Watch the process in real-time – No guesswork!
Expert guidance from industry pros – We break it down into simple steps.
Save time & money – Avoid costly mistakes and delays.
Bonus: Downloadable Checklists & Resources (FMCSA Mandatory DQ File Included FREE)
Driver On-boarding Checklist
Vehicle & Driver List (excel)
Driver Application & Consents
Driver Qualification File Checklist (editable template)
Getting your USDOT & MC number is just the start. Our guide covers every step to activate and maintain your MC authority compliance.
Simplified Process
This guide will help you obtain the permits you require if you are adding an MC number to your USDOT. This also provides templates to help complete the Driver Qualification file required by FMCSA.
These permits complete your motor carrier authority with FMCSA. The insurance is the final item that activates your MC to make it into an active motor carrier authority.
No, you will only need a vehicle once you area ready to purchase the insurance.
Truckers Authority specializes in helping truck drivers and carriers set up and maintain their own Motor Carrier (MC) authority.
Because we provide the entire steps available to download along with checklist and templates to manage your drivers we do not offer a refund.
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Instant access: how we provide immediate downloads for your purchases.
Support Email
Dedicated support: how we offer customer assistance for the first 30 days after your purchase.
All motor carrier must have a Driver Qualification(DQ) file for every driver hired and keep those records for 3 years per FMCSA 49 CFR 391.51
Driver File Management
Instructions on what you need to complete
Reusable templates for each driver
Driver qualification checklist and on-boarding checklist.
Driver On-Boarding Template
Driver Qualification File Instructions (video included)
Yvonne Murry
I was able to get my USDOT & MC but I was stuck on figuring out the rest of the permits to activate my interstate authority. This basically broke it down in simple steps.
If you need help figuring out what permits you need for your interstate authority. This is the guide for you.
Larry Hill
Nate Moran
With so many calls coming in its hard to understand what permits you need. These step by step instructions really helped me out.
FULL GUIDE LIST
Here's the complete Permit Guide List. Don't miss out on this awesome content.
Chapter 1 Introduction
01
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
02
Chapter 3 - Ordering Your USDOT Pin
03
Chapter 4 - Adding MC Authority (Manual)
04
Chapter 5 - Adding MC Authority (Online)
05
Chapter 6 - Ordering the BOC-3
06
Chapter 7 - Registering For UCR
07
Chapter 8 - Setting Up Your MCS-150
08
Chapter 9 - Creating Your FMCSA Portal Account
09
Chapter 10 - Commercial Auto Insurance
10
Chapter 11 - Overview
11
Bonus Templates - DQ File & Permit Checklist
12
FULL GUIDE LIST
Here's the complete Permit Guide List. Don't miss out on this awesome content.
Chapter 1 Introduction
01
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
02
Chapter 3 - Ordering Your USDOT Pin
03
Chapter 4 - Adding MC Authority (Manual)
04
Chapter 5 - Adding MC Authority (Online)
05
Chapter 6 - Ordering the BOC-3
06
Chapter 7 - Registering For UCR
07
Chapter 8 - Setting Up Your MCS-150
08
Chapter 9 - Creating Your FMCSA Portal Account
09
Chapter 10 - Commercial Auto Insurance
10
Chapter 11 - Overview
11
Bonus Templates - DQ File & Permit Checklist
12
These permits complete your motor carrier authority with FMCSA. The insurance is the final item that activates your MC to make it into an active motor carrier authority.
No, you will only need a vehicle once you area ready to purchase the insurance.
Truckers Authority specializes in helping truck drivers and carriers set up and maintain their own Motor Carrier (MC) authority.
Because we provide the entire steps available to download along with checklist and templates to manage your drivers we do not offer a refund.
You need an MC number if you are crossing state lines, entering ports, transporting over 15 passengers, hauling hazmat or hauling cargo that is federally regulated. Some packages like amazon cargo requires MC number.
This guide will help you obtain the permits you require if you are adding an MC number to your USDOT. This also provides templates to help complete the Driver Qualification file required by FMCSA.
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Registering your UCR