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What Is A Docket Number?

Posted by Andres Espinoza · April 01, 2018

The operating authority (MC/FF/MX number) is assigned to interstate for-hire motor carriers and brokers that apply for operating authority. These numbers are also referred to as docket numbers.

FF number is assigned to freight forwarders.

MX number is assigned to carriers domiciled in Mexico.

MC number is for all other carriers and brokers.

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What decals do I need to display outside of my semi-truck?

Posted by Andres Espinoza · March 30, 2018

For starters, each state has its own laws and regulations but to be up to code, one must display the company name with city and state, along with an MC # and DOT # numbers on both sides of the sleeper. A unit or truck number should be displayed on the door or hood. An annual inspection sticker should be placed on the back corner of the sleeper and IFTA stickers on both doors.

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