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MC Number vs DOT Number: What New Carriers Actually Need

White semi truck with a dry van trailer driving on a US interstate at sunrise, the kind of for-hire operation that needs both a USDOT number and operating authority

Every new carrier hits the same confusing pair of numbers in the first week: a USDOT number and an MC number. Brokers ask for both, forms ask for one or the other, and other drivers use the two names as if they meant the same thing. They do not, and treating them as interchangeable is […]

How to Start a Trucking Company in 2027: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Semi truck with a dry van trailer driving on a US interstate at sunrise, the start of a new trucking company

Starting a trucking company is mostly a paperwork exercise, and the order matters more than the difficulty. File things in the wrong sequence and you lose weeks. File them in the right order and you can go from company driver to legal carrier in about a month. This guide walks through every step in the […]