Category: Motor Carrier Authority

For semi-truck drivers, long hours and countless miles often mean significant time away from family. Yet, the summer season brings a unique opportunity to blend work with precious family time, transforming those grueling hauls into cherished adventures. Balancing work and family life can be tough, but it’s possible to turn your work trips into unforgettable…

The trucking industry is not immune to fraud. Various forms of fraud can significantly impact profitability, trust, and the overall efficiency of operations. In this blog post, we will explore three prevalent types of fraud in the trucking industry: double brokering in truck factoring, fraud with fleet fuel cards, and fraud involving motor carrier authorities….

Starting out in the freight industry as a new motor carrier is both exciting and nerve-wracking. One of the most important relationships you’ll need to build is with freight brokers. These intermediaries play a huge role in helping you get loads, negotiate rates, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Let’s dive into how freight brokers can…

For anyone venturing into the world of trucking and transportation, navigating the regulatory landscape is an essential step. A significant part to this process is obtaining a DOT (Department of Transportation) number and an MC (Motor Carrier) number. These identifiers are crucial for operating legally in the U.S. as they ensure that your business complies…

Safe road behavior saves lives. And one of the most effective ways the trucking industry keeps the roads safe is by tracking driver behavior, data, and roadside incidents through something called a Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) score. This number can impact your company’s success because it’s monitoring your company’s safety and once your score…

By taking full advantage of what you can control as an owner operator, you will help set your business up for success and be better equipped to handle challenges that arise when the uncontrollable variables don’t add up in your favor.

Here’s what you should know about FMCSA regulations, how to know if they apply to you and the resources Motor Carrier HQ can provide to help you establish a successful, compliant trucking operation.

Whether you’re actively running a trucking company or want to get back into business, you’ll want to make sure your DOT Numbers and MC Numbers are active. It’s possible to check it for free. Here’s how!

Planning on starting a trucking company? Don’t forget the BOC-3. This paperwork you often can’t file yourself, you’ll need to find a designated processing agent. Learn more about what it is and why it matters for your company!

If you’re planning on starting your own trucking company, you’ll have to figure out how where you want to haul. You can choose to haul loads in one state or more than one, but what you choose can have a big impact on your profit.