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Free USDOT & MC lookup, profit calculators and authority guides for hot shot, box truck and new owner-operators, built only on official FMCSA sources.

Sources: FMCSA Company Census 49 CFR (eCFR)FMCSA SAFER

2,243,569active USDOT registrants in the FMCSA census

12,198new USDOT records added in October 2026

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Counts from the FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov), file updated 2026-11-03. Methodology.

Tools

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Verify on SAFER, run your numbers, and get alerts when things change.

Guides & data

Hot shot truckingRequirements, CDL, costs Box truck business26,000 lb rules, requirements Start your authorityUSDOT, MC, BOC-3, UCR, audit Factoring & insuranceMinimums and how factoring works Carriers by stateOriginal FMCSA data table Monthly reportsNew registrations by state

FAQ

Where does TruckerStack get carrier data?

From FMCSA open datasets published on data.transportation.gov: the Company Census File and the carrier authority files. The authoritative record is FMCSA SAFER.

Is the DOT lookup free?

Yes. Lookups, calculators and state guides are free. A paid alerts plan ($29/month) is planned; you can join the waitlist.

What insurance does a new for-hire carrier need?

For interstate for-hire general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more, at least $750,000 public liability under 49 CFR 387.9.

Do hot shot drivers need a CDL?

A Class A CDL is required when the combination GCWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer GVWR is over 10,000 lb (49 CFR 383.91).