State Guide · NC
How to Start a Trucking Company in North Carolina
A complete step-by-step guide to getting your USDOT Number, MC Number, and full FMCSA operating authority in North Carolina.
Get My North Carolina AuthorityNorth Carolina Trucking Authority Checklist
- Obtain your USDOT Number from FMCSA
- Apply for your MC Number (Operating Authority)
- Pay the $300 FMCSA filing fee
- File your BOC-3 (Process Agent designation)
- Complete your UCR (Unified Carrier Registration)
- Register for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
- File your 2290 HVUT (for vehicles 55,000+ lbs)
- Obtain IFTA/IRP credentials for multi-state operation
North Carolina Freight Facts
FMCSA Office
FMCSA North Carolina Division, 310 New Bern Ave, Suite 450, Raleigh, NC 27601
Registered Carriers
29,000+
Key Interstate Corridors
- I-85
- I-95
- I-40
- I-77
- I-26
⚠ PA, FL, and NC: local IFTA/IRP processing may vary due to partner fulfillment constraints.
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