Category: Motor Carrier Authority

Deciding whether your trucking company needs an MC Number or DOT Number is an important part of starting your trucking company. Check out this overview of what each of these are and the differences between the two.

You can get a DOT Number in about an hour that is active immediately. However, if you need an MC Number, it takes a few weeks before that number becomes active. Learn more about how long it takes!

Got extra cash? Start your own trucking company. Here are some perks of using your tax refund to start your company and an idea of how much it will cost.

It’s a new year, new you, and a new trucking company. Get the help you need to learn how to start your trucking company this year, from getting your operating authority to picking the right truck. We’ve got plenty of resources for you to check out!

Whether you plan on hauling loads in one state or more than one state can determine what type of paperwork you need to fill out for the FMCSA. Learn more about the difference between interstate and intrastate operations.

If you’ve worked towards starting your own trucking company, you may be asking yourself, “Now what?” Getting your company started is the hard part, but where do you go from there? How do you get it to grow? Here are a few things you should keep in mind to keep your trucking company running for…

What is your favorite part about being a trucker? Is it living life on the open road? Is it the freedom to set your own schedule? Maybe it’s something else. There are many people who don’t understand what it’s like to live as a trucker. While there’s a lot of freedom, it can be one…

Are you looking to start your own trucking company but don’t know how? Here’s how Motor Carrier HQ can help, such as getting your trucking authority, helping you set up your business, and so much more!

There are three types of lease agreements: lease purchase, lease program, and lease on to a carrier. Here’s a brief overview of each option and ways to determine which lease may be best for you.

If you’ve already started down the path of running your own motor carrier company, you find yourself stuck at the most crucial part – finding freight. When looking for freight, it’s not so much finding random loads to haul here and there, but finding consistent work that is worth your time. Thanks to technology, finding…