How to Get Trucking Authority

How to Get Trucking Authority

We’ll handle the paperwork. You handle the freight.

Before you can start operating as a carrier, there are a few steps you’ll need to take. Navigating paperwork and permit applications can quickly become complicated, so leave it to the experts at the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program.

  • Expert help to start your trucking business today
  • Easy, hassle-free MC number application
  • Stay fully compliant with DAT’s expertise

Expert help to start your trucking business today

The experts at DAT Copilot™ Authority Program are ready and able to help with all your trucking authority needs.

If you’re serious about starting your own trucking business, you know there are plenty of regulatory challenges to watch out for. Making sure you’ve double checked all the details can quickly become a chore.

That’s where the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program comes in. We handle the registration process and the paperwork, while you focus on transporting freight and growing your business.

Easy, hassle-free MC number application

If you need guidance navigating the process, the experts at the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program can help.

When you sign up for the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program, our team of experts will take care of your paperwork for you, ensuring that your forms and permits are filed each year. We’ll handle all the details and make sure you get your MC number as quickly as possible. In fact, we’ve streamlined the approval process so you can hit the ground running with confidence.

Stay fully compliant with DAT’s expertise

We take care of the details so you can get your trucks out on the road.
At DAT, we know there’s more to moving freight than just transporting loads. We apply our expertise to your trucking authority, your IFTA tax reporting, and more. DAT stays up-to-date on all federal, state, and industry regulations, so you can rest easy. In fact, our specialists monitor everything from weight standards to air emissions quality to ensure that you’re 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 difficult and confusing steps to ensure that I started off on the right foot. I cannot say it any clearer than these folks know what it's all about."

- Gregg Knight, LTL Trucking

Ready to take the first step?

When you work with the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program, we don’t just help you file paperwork—we also provide a trusted advisor to get your business on the right track, quickly and easily. Run your business with confidence.

DAT Copilot™
Authority Bundle

$ 399
  • Federal MC Authority ($300)
  • BOC-3 MC Authority ($30)
  • 50% off DAT One for 6 months (from $150)
  • The DAT One Fuel Card with a $60 rebate and $100 preloaded
  • Discounted factoring rate from OTR Solutions
  • Free commercial trucking insurance quote from Marquee Insurance Group