FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
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MC / DOT / PA PUC
NUMBER FAQ
Do I need a DOT number?
If you drive a vehicle used for business that meets any of the following requirements you need to aquire a DOT number for your vehicle.
Requirements:
- Commercial Vehicle with Gross Weight Rating of 10,000 lbs or more and crosses state lines.
- Commercial Vehicle with Gross Weight Rating of 17,000 lbs or more and doesn't cross state lines.
- Transporting over 8 passengers, including the driver, for compensation.
- Transporting over 15 passengers, including the driver, without compensation.
- Transporting some specific specified hazardous materials.
Do I need a MC number?
If you drive a commercial vehicle across state lines that meets any of the following requirements you need to aquire a MC number for your vehicle.
Requirements:
- Operating as a for-hire carrier, carrying for compensation.
- Transporting passengers accross state lines for compensation.
- Transporting federally regulated commodities owned by others for compensation.
Exemptions:
- Private carriers, transporting their own cargo.
- For-hire carriers hauling exempt commodities.
- Carriers operating exclusively within commercial zones.
Do I need a PA PUC number?
If you drive a commerical vehicle from one point within Pennsylvania to another point within Pennsylvania for compensation, and it meets any of the following requirements, you need to aquire a Pennsylvania PUC number for your vehicle.
Requirements:
- Operating as a for-hire carrier (all trucking companies), carrying for compensation.
- Moving companies transporting housefold goods.
- Taxis and schedule route bus services.
- Some other types of passenger vehicles.
STATE PERMIT FAQ
Kentucky KYU - Requirements & Exemptions
Requirements:
- Travel within the state of Kentucky.
- Truck weighs 60,000lbs or more.
Exemptions:
- Farm Licensed Vehicles.
New York HUT - Requirements & Exemptions
Requirements:
- Travel within the state of New York.
- Truck weighs 18,000lbs or more loaded, or 8,000lbs or more unloaded.
Exemptions:
- Mileage on toll roads is exempt.
- List of exempt and excluded vehicles.
OR & NM Weight / Distance - Requirements & Exemptions
Requirements:
- Travel within the state of New Mexico or Oregon.
- Truck weighs 26,000lbs or more.
Exemptions:
- Farm Licensed Vehicles.
Do I need to renew my permit(s)?
It depends on which state permit(s) you hold:
- New Mexico & Oregon: Renew every year (annually).
- New York: Renew every three years.
- Kentucky: Never needs renewed.
