Do I Need a USDOT Number? Are you a Motor Carrier, transporting property or passengers in commerce?(Required) Yes No Select One(Required) I am an interstate carrier I am an intrastate carrier I am a U.S.-based Motor Carrier owned or controlled by Mexican nationals transporting passengers and/or international cargo I am a Mexico-domiciled carrier operating exclusively in the commercial zones I am a Mexico-domiciled carrier operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border commercial zones (Mexico-domiciled long-haul carrier) I am a Canada-domiciled carrier As an interstate carrier, does one or more of the following apply?(Required)A. I am a for-hire Motor Carrier B. I operate a vehicle with a GVWR, GCWR, GVW or GCW of 10,001 pounds or more C. I operate a vehicle that is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation D. I operate a vehicle that is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers (including the driver), and is not used to transport passengers for compensation E. I transport hazardous materials requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary under 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C Yes No As an intrastate carrier, does one or more of the following apply?(Required)A. I carry one or more types of Hazardous Materials that require a Safety Permit: Highway Route Controlled Quantities (HRCQ) of radioactive materials. More than 25 kg (kilograms) (55 pounds) of a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 material or a quantity of Division 1.5 material that requires placarding. For materials that meet the definition of “material poisonous by inhalation” (TIH) as defined in 49 CFR 171.8: More than 1 liter (L)(1.08 quarts) per package of a material meeting the definition of a Hazard Zone A TIH material, a material meeting the definition of a Hazard Zone B TIH material in a bulk package (capacity greater than 450 liters [119 gallons]), or a material meeting the definition of a Hazard Zone C or D TIH material in a bulk packaging that has a capacity greater than 13,248 L (3,500 gallons). Shipments of compressed or refrigerated liquid methane or liquefied natural gas with a methane content of at least 85% in a bulk packaging that has a capacity greater than 13,248 L (3,500 gallons). B. My state of domicile requires me to obtain a USDOT Number. Apart from FMCSA's regulations, some states require their intrastate carrier registrants to obtain a USDOT Number Yes No As a Canada-domiciled carrier, does one or more of the following apply?(Required)A. I am a for-hire Motor Carrier B. I operate a vehicle with a GVWR, GCWR, GVW or GCW of 10,001 pounds or more C. I operate a vehicle that is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation D. I operate a vehicle that is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers (including the driver), and is not used to transport passengers for compensation E. I transport hazardous materials requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary under 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C Yes No Are you one or more of the following entities?(Required)A. Broker (property, non-exempt commodities) B. Freight Forwarder C. Intermodal Equipment Provider D. Cargo Tank Facility Yes No Yes, you will need a USDOT Number. If you need assistance, please contact us here or apply for a USDOT Number with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. You do not need a federal DOT Number, however, there may be state regulations and statutes that would apply to your business. Please contact us today for clarification. NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Information courtesy of The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
