Category: Self-help Videos

Interstate Operating Authority is authority granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to allow your trucking company to work for-hire across state or national borders. Originally, when you first started your new business, you were given a Motor Carrier (MC) Number along with your USDOT Number. However, things have changed. Now, your Interstate…

When thinking about starting your own trucking company, there are a lot of steps you need to take. It can be hard to sort through what you need and what you don’t need. Especially in the trucking industry, there are a lot of regulations you need to follow, and to make it all even more…

The life of a trucker is usually different than most. There’s a freedom in a way that others might not feel. Some truckers may be able to go home almost every night, while there are others who practically live in the truck. But, if there’s one thing that many truckers love the most it’s the…

Starting your own trucking company can take a lot more time, money, and resources than you might have. However, there’s actually a number of things that trucking companies don’t want you to know about starting your own business. If you’re looking to start your own business, here are the first three steps you should take…

Knowing what a Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score is and what it can mean for your trucking company is crucial to keeping your business on the road. Your CSA score can determine how often your company will be pulled for inspections and help the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decide if your company is…

Hi everyone, this is Chris Vernon with Progressive Reporting Agency. Today, I’m going to show you how to request your US DOT or MC number PIN. This video shows you step by step how to do it.  Once you make the request, your PIN will be sent to you in a letter and should arrive within…