A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required by federal law and state governments to operate large or heavy vehicles in the United States. This license ensures that drivers can safely...

Liability DOT insurance is mandatory for any company that transports people or cargo in the United States. These requirements exist to protect the public, reduce financial risk, and keep carriers...

Freight factoring is a financial tool that helps trucking companies get paid faster by selling unpaid invoices to a third party. This steady cash flow keeps trucks moving and covers...

A Limited Liability Company, or LLC, is one of the most popular business structures across many industries, including trucking. For truck drivers and owner-operators, forming an LLC today offers a...

Did you just find out about a 34-hour reset, but you dislike the idea of taking such a long break? You’re not the only one. Many truck drivers view the...

A Medical DOT card, also called a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, is a document that proves a commercial driver is healthy enough to operate a commercial motor vehicle. This certificate is...

Want to set up a trucking LLC? A good business plan is important for setting company goals, studying the market, and listing operational duties and costs. This article will show...

What Is an MC Number? An MC number (Motor Carrier number) is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It grants operating authority to for-hire...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is changing the way it identifies trucking companies. Starting October 1, 2025, the FMCSA will stop issuing and using MC numbers. Every motor...

What Is a Free USDOT Number? Many trucking companies and individuals new to the commercial motor vehicle industry ask if getting a free USDOT number is possible. Before we dive...

If you’re starting a trucking company or applying for your motor carrier operating authority, you’ve probably come across the term BOC-3. But what exactly is it, and why is it...

Wondering how to get a copy of your DOT authority? In this guide, we’ll show you how to check your USDOT number status, work through the FMCSA portal, and finish...