How to get your MC and DOT: Non CDL Hotshot Motor Carrier Authority Application
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***This video is for NON-CDL Hotshots hauling for-hire and crossing state lines. Follow along to apply for your motor carrier authority. If you are not sure if you need your own authority, email us or schedule a call with us, we're happy to help!
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Thanks for making a nice straight to the point video. No fluff no extra BS. Great job.
Dude 😬 freaking amazingly helpful. Thank you!
No problem!
man this helped out alot. great video
Glad to hear it!
Thank you this has been very helpful.
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Thanks for all the explanation I’ve been asking myself where to start at filling up this but with your explanation I have a clear understanding of it. I can do it well now. God bless You
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Thanks a million, this information was helpful and saved me $500 that was about to be eaten from me plus the $300. Thank God for RUclips. I am LIKING AND SUBSCRIBEING RIGHT NOW.
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This was very helpful and informative. Thank you!
Glad it helped. We've got a lot more coming this year.
Love it
Thank you!
Thanks for the help! We now have a DOT#.
Your advice is great and hassle-free, especially with all the options on the fmcsa application and not knowing which to choose :)).
We will in turn pay it forward. Stay blessed.
Glad it was helpful!
@@TruckInsuranceDoes this same set up work for a cargo van?
Hi Daniel thanks for the awesome video, I'm a new subscriber and future customer! I wanted to know what are the exact problems using a digital business address would cause if used during FMCSA and Insurance. Could I just opt to have my plates sent to my home or forwarded from my digital address? Reason I'm concerned is because I know inconsistent/home addresses coming up during lender funding searches can cause denials. Thanks again brother, you are a blessing! 💯
Hi daniel what if i only want to do intrastate? Should i do interstate anyways so i can do both?
Great video! Keep up the good work!
Can I fill this application out without a truck? Will I be able to get commercial insurance to satisfy this application and get my MC and DOT without a truck?
You said to just click general freight i did all that and just got my insurance today how do i go back and click the building materials and log poles beams lumber boxes???
How do you add a vehicle and remove the previous one do you have to start a new application?
I love your detailed easy to follow videos!! I am looking to get my Box truck going. Can I do the same thing for Box trucks?!?
Yes, absolutely We have a detailed vide on applying for your MC / DOT with a box truck.
@@TruckInsurance thanks
What happens if you want to apply for the USdot and MC TO DO HOTSHOT AND BROKER FREIGHT?
Anyone know why it’s asking me to upload a power of attorney document and how I do that?
Great video! Thanks for sharing this information. Do you happen to have a recommendation for insurance in Florida?
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Great video, thank you. Would this be the same process for a sprinter van?
Yes, the only differences would be the weight class.
Okay, so I am stuck on the Oath applicants part? I don't understand what I need to upload if I am the owner of the company?
Hello, I think I screwed up on my application. I pick straight truck instead of trailer and they already issued me DOT number, how do I correct it?
Hello thanks for your time to go over the app with us. Quick question 🙋♂️ under “vehicle Type” you selected 1 own straight truck and 1 own trailer, do I have to select trailer as well even if I’ll be operating a 26 foot box truck? And I’ll be renting to start and own afterwards so can I do both own and term leased? Thanks Charles
Hello, you do not have to select the trailer option on a box truck. You can do both own and lease yes.
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Hello I’m at the end of the application and it’s not letting me pay the $300 do I have to use credit card or can I use my bank debit card
If I plan to haul regular loads into my flatbed but occasionally maybe if I do find good car loads and haul cars in the space available in my trailer, will I need to click on the general freight and the motor vehicles too?
Yes.
Hello Charles, you have been a great help in my research in getting started. The question I have is what is the process of is setting up an authority to run car haulers and box trucks? Is selecting both the general freight and auto selections the only thing I have to do and just get my insurance based on the auto hauler requirements?
You would want to do one or the other, mixed operations is not recommended.
Thanks for the great information, I have a truck and trailer. On the application I put one for Straight Truck how do I correct this error? Also I already have a Dot Number when I filled out the application for the MC number I was giving another. How to I correct theses errors. Thanking you in advance
You can update via your MCS-150. You can also call the FMCSA to have them update it.
Hi Daniel thank you for the video it was a great help. I got the DOT# after completing the application but did not received the MC# and it's been a day already. Do you know if it takes longer ? I apply yesterday Thursday night.
Did u ever get it? I have same problem
also another question if someone would cancel they’re dot and mc number and tried to apply again with the same ein number would they be able to?
Yes they would, you can't "cancel" a DOT #. You would just deactivate it.
Hey brother what were your specific experiences or other's stories when using digital business addresses for FMCSA and Insurance. I think some valuable lessons could be gathered from those occurrences
Oh man i could do a whole series about virtual addresses... The biggest problem with those is when underwriters use some of these new programs that show all registered vehicles to a particular address. if multiple companies are using the same virtual address, then a bunch of vehicles will come back on these reports and its a huge red flag for underwriters. The only reason I would use a virtual address is if a lender told me I need a commercial address to get better financing on equipment. In that scenario, you could use the virtual address for mailing on FMCSA, but I wouldnt use it as my physical location and definitely never use it as a garaging address for insurance, thats a horrible idea. Otherwise, I would just stay away from virtual addresses. Insurance underwriting is far from perfect and a lot of stuff falls through the cracks, which is why some truckers have zero issues with a virtual address "in the past and right now"....but later on down the road, that might be a pretty serious issue. Business ownership is like chess, you need to always be self educating on strategy and constantly be 10 moves ahead!
If I’m only transporting vehicles should I select drive away and motor vehicles ONLY?
If you are only transporting vehicles, just select motor vehicles only.
Thanks for the info. I do have a question. If my wife and I are on the LLC as owners, does she have to be added in the contacts section of the app?
No she does not.
Question. If I’m renting a box truck for Amazon relay, will I list under term lease
Yep that works!
11:50 if your vehicle is a Sprinter Van with less than 10,000 lbs gvwr should you put it as Non-CMV?
Yes.
Is there any info you can give me on how to fill mine out since it is a little different. I am wanting to do hot shot but transport cars and would be cdl since I have my cdl. I have a 3500 ram and 3 car wedge trailer so would be over the 26k. And around 34k crossing state lines.
You would need to sign up for the drug consortium. Aside from that you would select the option to include automobiles on your list of commodities.
This is what I needed, any tips on getting a lower rate for my insurance for my hotshot company, I'm already a full time w2 truck driver & I've had 1 accident in the last 5 years in my personal vehicle never in the work truck & I'm concerned the cost will be so expensive I may not be able to start.
Normally, the longer its been since the accident, the less it hurts your rate. If you'd like a quote or want to talk about getting started, just schedule a call with me: forhire.pro/call or fill out my quote form: forhire.pro/TruckQuote
@@TruckInsurance it’s not letting me go to next, on vehicle type ??
I know this is 2 years old but I have f350 what would I put when I’m on vehicle type ?
Just select straight truck
I started small and am currently a 1099/W9 driver using my personal vehicle and rent cargo and sprinter vans from time to time. I now have my llc and now wanting to do otr with renting/leasing cargo/sprinter vans under 10,000 lbs gvwr with interstate deliveries. The question is:
1. Since this would make this a non-cdl, can I just obtain a USDOT only?
2. If so, Is the application process the same with just adjusting the values when registering on the same form?
3. Will I still need or have to have my own authority? as I am not interested in dealing with box trucks or anything over 10,000 lbs gvwr. Thank you! Love the vids, very informative! 😊
You still have to get an MC number and authority if you want to cross state lines.
Hello! So is this everything I need to operate with my new set up legally? Your video went over hot to get my DOT and Authority, however I thought there was a 21 day waiting period??
Yes there is a 21 day waiting period to go active but you can get the DOT right away and your MC is available same day/next day. I've got another video on getting setup you can check out here: ruclips.net/video/wYLhNaLjTrk/видео.html
What if you get a cdl do you have to apply all over again, or do I add cdl vehicle to the non cdl authority?
You can edit the authority.
Hey, im just going to be using a pickup & trailer... but I also have my cdl...is there anything special I need to do?
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The Vehicle type part you went pretty quick over it. I own an F250 and a Big Tex 14GN, do I put "Straight Truck" and "Trailer", or just trailer? I'm confused on it. Thanks, and GREAT vid man. Very much appreciated! This helped out a TON!
Hello, Straight truck would be a box truck. You would not want to put that if you are hotshot.
@@TruckInsurance so for hotshot just put “1” for trailer and “0” for the rest?
@@Hkd_On_Tipp Yep
can i sign up with just my truck?
@@TruckInsurance I applied few days ago put only 1 for owned trailer. 0 for the rest. got a call today that that is not correct you need a 1 for straight truck as well. yes i am non cdl hotshot with pickup truck and trailer.
GOOD MORNING WHY DON ALOW ME CONTINUE AFTER VEHICLE TYPE I PUT 1 TRUCK AND 1 TRAILER BUT IS NO YELLOW FOR HIT NEXT
put 0 on everything else
put 0 in each space you aren’t using.
Hello I put a truck and trailer and it’s saying I have 2 CMV is that correct?
Hello, it should only show as 1 CMV.
I’m running just a single trailer and have my LLC and DOT Number and hauling in state not doing out of state, do I still need to get my Medical card And motor carrier permit?
You will need a medical card but if you arent crossing state lines, you only need a DOT #, not MC.
Is the same process for Reefer Box truck?
It is a similar process. You can take a look at our box truck how-to video.
Wow
Thanks!
I was under the impression you had to submit insurance prior to getting MC and authority
No, you do insurance on day 18-19 of the 21 day waiting period.
hi daniel i have my DOT and MC numbers but can i go back and change something’s?
Yes you can via your MCS-150.
Do you have any info on resident alien ? (Green card holder)
You would need to have someone with citizenship as a business owner with you.
since it is hot shot, would a dually be a non-CMV?
It can be either a CMV or a non-CMV.
Is there any update on how a DACA recipient would fill this out?
Not as of yet
I’m using a f350 and a trailer, what do I select for truck wise?
You would select Commercial Motor Vehicle.
@@TruckInsurance okay I knew that part but the section where it asks how many straight trucks, truck tractors exc.. I wouldn’t select any of those correct?
Hello. I'm register with the fmcsa already. How do i add my hotshot set up to it?
You would go into your MCS-150 and update it to add the hotshot.
Random, but can I fill this out at any time of day or weekend?
Yes
Hey there, so I operate a ford transit sprinter van. Since it's a non cmv, will this mean I put "0" for all boxes provided for the vehicle type?
Yes thats correct
@@TruckInsurance oh great! You’ve been such great help 🙏🏿
Do I have to get insurance first before I file for an Mc number?
No you don't have to get insurance first but you do have to get insurance before the MC will go active. It will be in pending status until you wait the 21 day waiting period, get insurance and do your BOC-3 filing. I always tell people to do the BOC-3 filing as soon as you apply for the MC and then get insurance close to the 21 day mark during that waiting period so you aren't paying for insurance too early. You want to get started working for a few weeks before that first monthly insurance payment comes due.
@@TruckInsurance ok thanks for the info
Wussup daniel does this apply to box truck?
No, we have a different video for box trucks.
If i currently have a CDL class A license can i still start a non-CDL hotshot company?
yes you can
can I set up my own Llc , then hire my son and hire him as a driver on the insurance and have the MC and DOT in my business name?
Yes you can. i would recommend hiring him as a 1099 contracted employee instead of W-2 for coverage purposes
We're do i receive my Mc #?
Where did u receive urs? I haven’t received mine
What about CDL hotshot?
We have a separate video for CDL hotshot!
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