THE IMPORTANCE OF USDOT NUMBER REGISTRATION
USDOT Number is a unique identifier issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after trucking companies register their vehicle with the Department of Transportation.
Doing a diligence check on the USDOT Number of motor carriers is essential to ensure the safety of your freight. It provides information that helps make informed decisions to choose the right trucking company. Continue reading as Global Multi Services explains the importance of the USDOT Number Registration.
SAVE SAFETY RECORDS
The Federal Monitor Carrier Safety Administration has websites that provide easy access to valuable safety-related information on trucking companies. But you must have the Company name, USDOT Number and Motor Carrier to access it.
SHOW SAFETY RATINGS
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration uses safety ratings to indicate trucking company compliance. A blank safety rating often shows the company has a high crash history.
AVOID FRAUD
Checking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration database protects you from hiring trucking companies without certification. The company profile on the website contains operating status like active or authorized for household goods. Therefore, trucking companies listed on the website as “Out of Service” or “Unauthorized for Household Goods” must be avoided.
CONDUCT SAFETY AUDIT
The FMCSA-certified auditor is responsible for conducting safety audits at the offices of the trucking companies or electronically by submitting relevant documents to FMCSA online or by mail. The Federal Monitor Carrier Safety Administration often informs trucking companies of the type of audit they want to carry out.
SHOW PREVIOUS CRASHES
The Federal Monitor Carrier Safety Administration website lists the crash history of trucking companies. The selection has four columns: fatal, injury, tow, and total.
IN CONCLUSION
The USDOT ensures the United States has safe, modern, and efficient transport systems. Reach out to Global Multi Services to process your USDOT Number before it's too late.
