Before you can deliver
goods from one state to another, you have to obtain a motor carrier
permit. This small sheet of paper serves as proof that you are
allowed by law to travel across state lines to transport goods for
private or commercial use. The motor carrier number in the permit is
important as it enables authorities to look up your information in
their database.
To apply for a motor
carrier number, you must go to your local Department of Motor
Vehicles or DMV and fill out the application form, which asks for
employer details and vehicle information. If you are working for
another person, your boss must fill out a separate form and attach a
proof of financial responsibility, in case your vehicle gets involved
in an accident.
The DMV also demands from
you or your employer a compensation insurance form and requestor code
number, which varies depending on the type of commercial vehicle
used. Once you have provided the DMV with these requirements, you
have to present a carrier identification number and pay the
application fee.
After doing the necessary
leg work, you are in for a long period of waiting. Processing the
information may take the DMV a few weeks before they can issue the
motor carrier permit and number that you requested.
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