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Popular questions
What does a brand-new carrier actually need?
The filings most new trucking businesses work through, roughly in order.
Why do I need a USDOT PIN and how do I get one?
The PIN is what lets you make changes to your own USDOT record.
How do I cancel a USDOT or MC number? Can it be reinstated?
What's involved in shutting down a registration, and what happens if you want it back.
USDOT number vs MC number: what's the difference?
Two different numbers doing two different jobs.
How do I know if I need UCR?
The short version: if you cross state lines, probably yes.
What documents should be in the truck?
A starting checklist for what an inspector may ask to see.
Which states require their own mileage permits?
A few states run their own weight- or mileage-based tax on top of IFTA.
Can I file all of this myself?
Yes. Here's the honest answer about when using us makes sense.
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USDOT & MC Numbers
4 articlesRegistration, updates, PINs and cancellations.
- Why do I need a USDOT PIN and how do I get one?
- How do I cancel a USDOT or MC number? Can it be reinstated?
- USDOT number vs MC number: what's the difference?
UCR
3 articlesUnified Carrier Registration questions.
- How do I know if I need UCR?
- What happens if I miss my UCR filing?
- Does an agricultural exemption apply to UCR?
Driver Requirements
3 articlesCDLs, medical certificates and what to carry.
- What documents should be in the truck?
- CDL endorsements explained
- How long is a DOT medical certificate valid?
Quick answers
Is DOT Compliance Partner part of the government?+
No. DOT Compliance Partner is a private, third-party service provider. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA, the UCR Plan, or any other government agency. Anything you can file yourself directly with a government agency, you're always free to file yourself at no cost to you.
Do I have to use DOT Compliance Partner to file anything?+
No. Every filing we offer help with can be done directly by you with the relevant government agency. We exist for carriers who'd rather have someone handle the paperwork correctly the first time.
Who do you work with?+
Owner-operators, small trucking companies, small fleets, new carriers, freight brokers and freight forwarders — anyone with USDOT/FMCSA compliance obligations.