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MC/DOT Number

An MC number (Motor Carrier number) is also an interstate operating authority and unique identifier assigned by the FMCSA to moving companies operating in interstate commerce – in other words, hauling cargo across state lines. However, while all interstate movers are required to have and display a USDOT number on their commercial carriers, not all moving companies need an MC number. What is the difference between USDOT numbers and MC numbers? The types of movers required to get them.

Who Needs an MC Number?

Some interstate moving companies need an MC Number in addition to a USDOT number. Moving companies that operate as for-hire carriers transporting passengers or federally regulated commodities across state lines also need to obtain an interstate operating authority MC number. For-hire carriers that only haul cargo that is not federally regulated typically aren’t required to have an MC number. Moving companies that transport goods across state lines will typically have a USDOT number, an MC Number, or both. For instance, our Twin Cities moving company, USA Family Moving, displays both our USDOT number (USDOT 3076240) and MC number (MC 64858) on all our moving trucks.

How to Look Up Motor Carrier Number

Those that are interested in this information will likely want to learn how they can look up their motor carrier number. Doing this makes filing paperwork easier and makes sure that you can concentrate entirely on whatever your trucking company or organization offers its customers. To search for your MC number, you will need to visit the SAFER FMCSA website. After visiting this website, you will need to search for your number by inputting your DOT number or company name. This even allows you to search for vital business information like company crash records, fatalities, injuries, towing, and even the safety rating of the business.