Starting a trucking company takes more than getting a USDOT Number and MC Authority. Once you’re operating, you’re responsible for...

Getting your USDOT Number and operating authority is only the first step. Every new motor carrier still has to get...

Before FMCSA issues a new USDOT Number, every motor carrier has to submit an Initial MCS-150 Filing. This single form...

If you logged into your FMCSA account and saw “MOTUS Pending Manual Review,” you’re probably wondering what went wrong and...

Many trucking companies start as Household Goods carriers and later decide to haul general commodities, dry van freight, equipment, or...

If you’re moving to MOTUS, one of the first steps is linking your existing FMCSA Portal account correctly. Without linking...

Seeing the “Your Application Is No Longer Active” message in MOTUS can be frustrating, especially when you’re waiting on your...

Did your MC Number or USDOT Number suddenly show as “Inactive” after your account moved over to MOTUS? You’re not...

Not sure if your truck actually needs an IFTA license? It comes down to one specific legal definition: the IFTA...