WHAT IS A DOT NUMBER?
A Department of Transportation number is a number that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or FMCSA assigns to registered commercial vehicles.
All carrier vehicles that weigh more than a certain amount, carry specific amounts of paying passengers, or operate between state lines require DOT numbers. In most U.S. states, local DOT requirements also apply.
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The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.
Stay in compliance
It is the responsibility of motor carrier operators and drivers to know and comply with all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Safety compliance and safe operations translate into saved lives and protected property.