Posted by John in La on May 06, 2010 at 18:37:07 from (70.156.104.187):
In Reply to: Re: OT- USDOT Number posted by carogator on May 06, 2010 at 16:50:10:
It use to be that every truck with operating authority (ICC) had to put the MC# on the side of the truck. They changed the law years ago since many trucks do not need operating authority to require all trucks to put the DOT# on the side of the truck.
These are different #'s with different uses. A DOT # is needed by all haulers (private; farmer; for hire) and is just a way for the government to track different companies. If you are every in a accident they want your DOT #. In fact you can look up different companies track record online by using their DOT #. It will list all their accidents; how many trucks and drivers they have; etc............
The MC# as it was listed on the side of the truck because all the numbers started with MC is really a ICC #. This is a number given to for hire carriers. Operating authority dictates what loads may and may not be hauled by a company. Its like a license to do business.
Both the numbers are still needed if you fit the category just you only need to put the DOT # on the truck. A truck leased to a company can use that companies Operating authority (ICC#) and DOT#.
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