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How to Display Your USDOT Number Legally on your Commercial Vehicle | What’s the difference between MC, USDOT & MCP Numbers?

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How to Display Your USDOT Number Legally on your Commercial Vehicle | What’s the difference between MC, USDOT & MCP Numbers?

What’s the difference between MC, USDOT & MCP Numbers? MC – “ICC MC” required to be displayed on the vehicle to identify “regulated” carriers under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Docket # MX for carriers domiciled in Mexico, or FF for freight forwarder. For Hire interstate carriers are subject to more stringent requirements under the federal leasing rules; the MC number, assigned when authority is granted, is used to identify carriers operating legally under these economic requirements. It allows shippers to verify the status of a carrier’s insurance coverage and ensures that freight is being rendered to a...

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