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If you are a farmer you must own a farm-plated truck. You might also face situations where you have to cross state lines with your grain or livestock. You could also be carrying farm equipment across state lines. Whatever the purpose is, getting into another state and...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by DOTCG Admin | Apr 17, 2022 | Insights
If you are a farmer in Indiana and own a semi-tractor or a trailer, and intend to haul your own products, you can place a 30,000 lbs farm plate on your tractor. The Indiana Bureau of motor vehicles license branch is going to facilitate this. You can haul your loads...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by DOTCG Admin | Apr 11, 2022 | Insights
There are certain requirements that are laid down by the federal motor carrier safety administration regarding the BOC-3 list of process agents. These apply to all transportation companies, motor carriers, brokers, and also freight forwarders. They are required to...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by DOTCG Admin | Apr 11, 2022 | Insights
The UCR is a must in all states across the country. There are 41 participating states to be exact that need you to fulfill this requirement without fail.  The 9 states that do not participate are Oregon, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Vermont, New Jersey,...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by DOTCG Admin | Apr 8, 2022 | Insights
Most of the loads that you haul across any state lines will require you to have ICC filing. If you are working on a for-hire basis and want to cross state lines for pay, you will require ICC filing from the federal government in Washington. If you are working as a...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by DOTCG Admin | Mar 31, 2022 | Insights
There are a few names that are given to your trucking authority. These are MC number, motor carrier number, ICC number, trucking authority, and interstate authority. All of these terms mean the same thing and if you are working as a “for hire” carrier, and...