DOT Number vs. MC Number (2026): What Every New Trucker Needs to Operate Legally
If you’re starting a trucking business, two pieces of paperwork come up constantly: a USDOT number and an MC number. They sound interchangeable, but they do very different jobs — and getting them wrong can keep you parked. What a USDOT number is A USDOT number is your identifier with the FMCSA — how the […]
Types of Commercial Auto Insurance Filings Explained
What Are Commercial Auto Insurance Filings? Insurance filings are documents submitted to regulatory authorities that prove you maintain the minimum required insurance coverage. They are mandatory for most commercial carriers. Common Filing Types BMC-91 / BMC-91X The most common federal filing, required by the FMCSA for for-hire motor carriers hauling general freight in interstate commerce. […]