Do I Need To Have DOT & MC Numbers?

[sergen]

I'm trying to start this business but I'm lost. Do I need to have dot and mc numbers to start working? I'm planning to go local & interstate.

 

[danthewolf00]

Crossing state lines yes you need dot and mc numbers. And make sure you have the correct insurance too.

 

[CleverCargoGuy]

I'm trying to start this business but I'm lost. Do I need to have dot and mc numbers to start working? I'm planning to go local & interstate.

Yep, if you want to cross state lines, yes!

 

[mal2478]

Yes, starting out myself. Got DOT and MC.

I'll add that talking around with Cargo drivers and researching the hell out of a career change, gotta do following (if running on your own):
1. Get an LLC
2. Using the LLC, get an EIN
3. Unless, you enjoy it, hire a company for DOT, MC, BOC3, and UCR. You don't want to be pulled over with out of state tags on a delivery.
4. Commercial Insurance - it's fairly reasonable for Cargo Vans. That's the recommendation from posts and my addiction to the Waffle House.

 

[LDB]

Do you have to have them? Yes. What is the real question? Do you have to have your own? No, not if you sign on with a carrier like FedEx etc. who will supply them.