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Find Out How to Obtain Your For-Hire DOT Authority

You may think of authority as having a USDOT number, but it’s more than that. In interstate transportation, you need for-hire authority to legally move products or property that belong to someone else for compensation.

So whether you plan to be an over-the-road trucker or use vehicles as part of other work for your business, you’ll need to obtain the proper for-hire authority.

Find out how by following these four steps.

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FREE Keys to Success eBook!

Whether you plan to be an over-the-road trucker or use vehicles as part of other work for your business, you need the right authority and credentials to comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.

This free, 14-page e-book gives you an easy-to-understand summary of the requirements you must comply with before hitting the road.

You'll learn...

  • What type of business you run (interstate or intrastate, private or for-hire, CMV or non-CMV, etc.)
  • What operating authority you need (USDOT number, MCS-150, UCR, etc.)
  • What vehicle credentials you must have (CMV registration, IRP, IFTA, etc.)
  • How your trucking company will be help accountable (new entrant safety audit, CSA, etc.)
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J. J. Keller advisors