Apply for DOT Number
Apply for DOT Number
Your USDOT number application doesn’t have to be a hassle.
DAT’s Carrier Authority allows you to operate under your own DOT and MC number, taking care of all of the paperwork and even filing your federal and state permits — including your DOT registration — so that you can start earning money and building your business.
- Get your DOT and MC number without the hassle.
- Let DAT take care of your DOT number application.
- Stay up-to-date with state and federal regulations.
Get your DOT and MC number without the hassle.
Filing your USDOT number application doesn’t have to be complicated.
Starting your own trucking business comes with a lot of paperwork. But with DAT, you can make applying for your DOT and MC number as painless as possible. We’ll take care of all the paperwork and our team of experts is here to answer any questions you have about the DOT and MC number application process.
Let DAT take care of your DOT number application.
With DAT, carriers can complete the necessary registration requirements to get a DAT number without the hassle.
There’s more to your DOT registration than just paperwork, but DAT Authority was designed to make your life easier. DAT Authority can not only help make filing for a DOT number a snap, it also keeps up with changing industry regulations, certifications, and legal requirements so that you can focus on running your business.
Stay up-to-date with state and federal regulations.
Everything you need for your DAT and MC number in one place.
DAT’s team of experts stays up-to-date on all federal, state, and industry regulations, so you never have to worry. With DAT Authority, you get a team of specialists who monitor everything from weight standards to air emissions quality to ensure that you’re always in compliance.
"Some say it's simple to get your authority, and that you should save your money and do it yourself. Other people, including myself, are not sure where to even begin. I used a service provided by DAT to get my authority. It was important to me that it was done right the first time, by people who have done this before."
- Chad Boblett - Boblett Brothers Trucking
"They took me by the hand an led me through all of the diffiult and confusing steps to ensure that I started off on the right food. I cannot say it any clearer than these folks know what it's all about."
- Gregg Knight, LTL Trucking
With decades of experience in the trucking industry DAT understands the complicated process behind starting and growing a successful business. Our team of experts makes applying for your DAT registration a snap and keeps you up to speed throughout the application process, so you can focus on your business.
Applying online means your USDOT number is issued immediately. However, if your forms are mailed in, numbers can take up to six weeks. With DAT Authority, you can get your DOT application form approved as quickly as possible.
While there’s no fee for getting a USDOT number, most of the carriers requiring a DOT number also require a motor carrier, or MS, number. Like the USDOT, an MS number is used to identify carriers for hire who transport regulated commodities in interstate commerce, including those who transport passengers across state lines or federally regulated commodities. There is a one-time $300 fee for filing, in addition to separate fees for each authority your business is seeking. Beyond that, there are small fees for requesting things like name changes and recertification.
When you work with DAT for DOT registration and MC authority, you can also access additional DAT services at a discount. Carriers who buy our Carrier Authority package can get a 10% discount on our load boards and your first month of DAT load boards is free. With the biggest load boards in the country, getting your DOT registration with DAT is just the beginning of growing your business.
After your DOT registration is complete, you’ll need legal coverage. Carriers who move freight across state lines need BOC-3 process agents at the ready in case you encounter any legal troubles on the job. DAT will help find qualified process agents and answer any questions you might have during your registration process.
Another advantage of DAT Authority is starting a relationship with DAT. In addition to our load boards, DAT offers the best rate and negotiation tools in the business, a mobile app, and plenty of other services to help support your business each step of the way.
Ready to start your business?
DAT Authority is not just for filing paperwork. When you work with DAT, you can be sure our team of trusted experts will not only help you apply for your DOT and MC paperwork but also work with you every step of the way to stay compliant and build your business. Let us make the DOT application process as simple as possible!