What Are The Different Types Of Operating Authorities Issued For USDOT Numbers?

1 min. readlast update: 10.17.2023

The different types of operating authorities primarily include motor carriers, brokers, and transporters of international cargo. Companies moving property also apply for a different authority from those transporting household goods. Additional authority types include freight forwarders, motor passenger carriers, non-North America-based carriers, and Mexico-based carriers. 

Start a New USDOT Number

Was this article helpful?