USDOT Number

Who Needs a USDOT Number?

DOT numbers are required in specific states for certain business types. A DOT number is required for the following:

• Retains a gross vehicle weight, combination weight, vehicle weight rating, or gross combination weight rating, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) whichever is greater.

• It is constructed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (driver included) for compensation.

• It is constructed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, drivers included, and not used to transport passengers for compensation.

• Used to haul the types and quantities of hazardous materials requiring a safety permit in intrastate commerce.

Additionally, you need a USDOT number if your vehicle is used for traffic, trade, or transport in the US:

• Such as, within two places in a State through another State or a place outside of the United States;

• Between a place in a State and a place outside of such State (including a place outside of the United States.

• Within two places in a State as part of a trade, traffic, or transportation starting from or ending outside the State or the United States.

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What do I Need to Know?

In order to get a USDOT number you’ll want to have this information:

• Your company’s Employer Identification (EIN), tax identification number

• If you already have a company

• Or Individual can use their Social Security number

• The names of your company’s employees and their titles

Declare your operation classification:

• Authorize For Hire

• Exempt For Hire

• Private (property)

• Private Passenger (non-business)

• Private Passenger (business)

 

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