State Guide · ND
How to Start a Trucking Company in North Dakota
A complete step-by-step guide to getting your USDOT Number, MC Number, and full FMCSA operating authority in North Dakota.
Get My North Dakota AuthorityNorth Dakota 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
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