If you want to become a trucker, then you should know that the job entails more than just hauling goods from one place to another. Every trip involves a lot of paperwork and you can’t even start driving if you don’t have an MC number or Operating Authority on you. The Motor Carrier number is your license to operate as well as an indicator that you are a “for hire” trucker rather than someone who’s operating privately.
The first reason is arguably the most important because an MC number indicates that you’ve passed all the tests and submitted all of the requirements for the job. Secondly, this license contains all the necessary contact information that people would need like your full name, mailing address, and the duration of your trucking permit before you get hired for a job. MC authority also allows you to operate across states, provided that you've met the various state requirements.
As an additional note, private owners of commercial vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs. are required to have an MC number even if they’re using the vehicles for private purposes. On the other hand, those who drive certain vehicles like boat carriers and pickups don’t need an MC number even if they can be used for commercial purposes.
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