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Obtaining Operating Authority (MC Number)
The Designation of Process Agents (BOC-3) is a form that designates a process agent in every state in the United States. All FMCSA motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders are required to have a BOC-3 on file with the FMCSA in order to get your authority granted.
- Driver's name (first and last)
- Company name
- President/Owner's name
- Title (President, Owner, Manager, etc.)
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- DOT/MC #
Obtaining USDOT Number
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and have a US Department of Transportation Number (USDOT #). Also, commercial intrastate hazardous materials carriers who haul types and quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a USDOT #.
You are required to obtain a USDOT # if you have a vehicle that:
- Is used to transport the types and quantities of hazardous materials requiring a safety permit in intrastate commerce
OR
- Has a gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight of 10,001 lbs. or more
- Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation