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Minimum requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| USDOT number | Active registration with the FMCSA |
| Operating authority | Active for-hire motor carrier authority (MC number) for interstate loads |
| Liability insurance | At least the federal minimum on file with the FMCSA, typically $750,000 for most for-hire carriers |
| Cargo insurance | Coverage with limits suited to the vehicles you haul; certificate required |
| Safety record | No Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety rating and no out-of-service orders |
| Compliance | Follow hours-of-service and electronic logging rules where they apply |
USDOT number
- Details
- Active registration with the FMCSA
Operating authority
- Details
- Active for-hire motor carrier authority (MC number) for interstate loads
Liability insurance
- Details
- At least the federal minimum on file with the FMCSA, typically $750,000 for most for-hire carriers
Cargo insurance
- Details
- Coverage with limits suited to the vehicles you haul; certificate required
Safety record
- Details
- No Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety rating and no out-of-service orders
Compliance
- Details
- Follow hours-of-service and electronic logging rules where they apply
Documents to have ready
- Certificate of insurance naming liability and cargo coverage
- W-9 form
- Signed carrier agreement
- Equipment details (trailer type and capacity)
- Driver contact for dispatch
Ongoing monitoring
We recheck authority and insurance regularly. If authority becomes inactive or insurance lapses, access to new loads is paused until records are current.
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Frequently asked questions
Can new carriers join?
New authorities can apply. Requirements for time in business, if any, will be published with the carrier terms.
How much cargo insurance do I need?
Minimum cargo limits will be set in the carrier terms. Higher limits help you qualify for high-value and enclosed loads.
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