Considering changing the name of your company

Many people jump right into applying for an MC/DOT number with just a sole proprietor or partnership then decide later to incorporate.​

This is all well and good however it can cause some expensive issues.

If you've been around the government agencies for any length of time you know there are tons of acronyms. And trucking is no exception.
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If you're new to trucking this list should help you sort out all of the acronyms and learn the lingo...

Written by Rex Evilsizor

The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was the first transportation surface and sub-surface regulatory agency in the United States created by the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The agency's original purpose was to regulate railroads (and later trucking) to ensure fair rates, to eliminate rate discrimination, and to regulate other aspects of common carriers, including interstate bus lines, travel bureaus, and telephone companies.

Did you just apply for your own authority and wondering...now what?  You're not alone.  This process sounds simple in the beginning and then you begin to realize there are so many pieces how will you possibly put this all together!

​Well you're in luck!  I'm here to share with you your next step!