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so as the world follows what they think FMCSA has rights to...lol...if i am wrong please please!!!!! prove it,,, i want to see something that states if your not dot regulated,you need mc numbers...just do what i did,,copy and paste right off there website and then i can be proved wrong...but...

In general, companies that do the following are required to have interstate Operating Authority (MC number) in addition to a DOT number: Transport passengers in interstate commerce (for a fee or other compensation, whether direct or indirect) Transport federally-regulated commodities owned by...

thats right there boys is straight copied and pasted from FMCSA website, notice they put an "or" for your dot regulation and the word "and" if your interstate commerce...so if you don't meet the first qualifications then the second half does NOT apply

You are required to obtain a USDOT number if you have a vehicle that: Is used to transport the types and quantities of hazardous materials requiring a safety permit in intrastate commerce . OR Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or...

i dont think FMCSA wants to say it , but if your under 10,000lbs, no hazmat or passengers,,,you don't need mc number on your jeep or civic to deliver a letter.FMCSA was put in force to keep the public safe against heavy,hazmat and passenger vehicles...that why those 3 thresholds were put in...

what i dont understand is,your not regulated by FMCSA(dot) because your under 10,000lbs,no hazmat and no passengers...then why use MC numbers,i know cause you cross state lines for compensation,thats obvious.But if your not regulated in the first place then MC do not apply right? FMCSA website...