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Permits Wizard

Answer a few questions about your operation. We'll show you which registrations and filings may apply, based on what you tell us, not a guess.

Where are you in your trucking business?
Do you already have a USDOT number?
Do you already have MC Authority (operating authority)?
Do you operate across state lines, or only within your own state?
Do you ever haul freight or passengers that belong to someone else, for payment?
Do any of your vehicles have a taxable gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more?
Do any of your trucks weigh over 26,000 lbs, or have three or more axles?
Do you run in any of these states?

Each has its own highway-use or carrier permit. Leave blank if none.

Your compliance checklist

Based on the information you provided, these services may apply to your operation. This is educational guidance, not a legal or regulatory determination, requirements can depend on details a short questionnaire can't fully capture. If anything here is unclear, talk to us before you file.

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How This Works

Guidance, Not a Guess

Every recommendation below comes from a documented rule, not an algorithm making assumptions about your business.

No. This tool provides educational guidance based on the answers you give, using the same general rules described throughout our site. It isn't a substitute for a conversation with our team about your specific situation, especially for anything involving intrastate operations, which vary by state.

We'd rather tell you honestly that we need more information than guess. Answering "not sure" to a key question routes you to a recommendation to talk with us directly, instead of a result that might not fit your operation.

No. Your answers are not saved unless you choose to send your checklist to our team with the form under your results. Each recommended service links to its own page where you can learn more or get started.