How to Get a DOT Number

Did you know a DOT setup wrong can make your insurance rates go up? Let us help you get it right the first time.

What’s a DOT Number?

According to the Federal Government of the United States a USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company’s safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections. DOT stand for Department of Transportation. Many states have adopted the same number for intrastate commerce. You will often see people use DOT and USDOT as interchangeable terms but one differentiation is a USDOT typically refers to interstate commerce.

How Much Does A DOT Number Cost?

Many people don’t realize a DOT number on its own costs nothing and can be done manually. Where it gets tricky is you will always need more than just a DOT number.

The regulation, red tape and hoops that transportation companies have to go through to operate legally are extensive. We are here to make the process easy.

How Long Does It Take To Get a DOT Number?

Getting a DOT number can happen very quickly, sometimes within hours depending on if you have all of your information ready. The larger issue is how long until you can actually get out on the road. You need all of the pieces in place like insurance, filings, any necessary drug testing, etc. We can handle all of these necessary pieces of the puzzle and get you on the road as soon as possible.

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