Trucking Authority Packages
Trucking Authority Packages
Get your paperwork filed quickly and easily with DAT trucking authority packages.
Thinking about getting your trucking authority and looking for the best trucking authority packages? Get your carrier or broker business up and running as soon as possible. DAT’s authority experts can help you navigate the paperwork and get your trucking business started fast.
- Take the guesswork out of the paperwork.
- Be confident that your business is ready to roll.
- Our team of experts is ready to help — anytime, anywhere.
Take the guesswork out of the paperwork.
Acquiring all the right certifications and keeping them up to date doesn’t have to take up your valuable time.
For truckers, time is money. And filing for the correct paperwork, not to mention keeping that paperwork current, can take up valuable time that you could be spending on the road. DAT Trucking Authority packages will take the hassle out of applying for certifications like your USDOT and MC number. Plus, we’ll keep those requirements up to date so you can be confident that you’re completely in the clear to grow your business.
Be confident that your business is ready to roll.
Get your trucking business certified quickly and easily.
Our team of experts is ready to help — anytime, anywhere.
DAT Trucking Authority packages provide you with all the support you need to start your small business.
"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
The first thing you’ll need to start your own trucking business is operating authority. Operating authority applies to any for-hire carrier over 10,000 gross vehicle weight (GVW) who will be crossing state lines. To be a legal operator, you’ll need motor carrier authority from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). You are also required to get an MC number, which is issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This number allows you to transport regulated commodities.
First, you’ll need to choose a unique name for your company. From there, you’ll need to consult an accountant to determine whether sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation titles work best for you. Then, you’ll need to decide exactly what you’re hauling and obtain proof of insurance, along with a host of other requirements.
If you choose to file your paperwork yourself, the trucking authority cost will likely be somewhere around $340, plus the price of insurance. However, if you submit incomplete or inaccurate paperwork, your application will be held up until your information is complete, which costs you in the long run. The best trucking authority packages include fees, and for just a bit more, ensure your applications are complete and are approved on the first try.
It can generally take about five to seven weeks to get through both the state and federal approval processes. Federal approval on its own can take about 16 business days. In addition, you’ll need insurance policies, registration fee payment, and completed BOC-3 process agent forms. So you will likely need to spend quite a while waiting. However, DAT Trucking Authority packages mean you spend less time waiting with the confidence that your paperwork is accurate and up-to-date.
DAT Trucking Authority packages provide everything you need to get your trucking business up and running as quickly as possible. In addition to making sure all your paperwork is accurate and filed with the correct agencies, you get access to our team of trucking experts to provide all the advice you need to get trucking authority fast. So all you have to worry about is getting on the road!
Let DAT Trucking Authority packages handle the paperwork for you!
Authority: Basic
- Includes all federal fees
- MC / DOT number
- BOC 3 process agents