[AT] OT: Truck USDOT number

[Tom]

Curiosity lead to the site FMCSA where it said:

"Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or 
hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA 
and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous 
materials carriers who haul quantities requiring a safety permit must 
register for a USDOT Number. The USDOT Number serves as a unique 
identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information
 acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and 
inspections."

You say you're not licensed for interstate so why the DOT #? Do you haul hazardous materials in bulk?

Tom





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>I recently discovered that I was required by FMCSA to update my USDOT information.  Anyone who has a USDOT number must update their information every 2 years even if there are no changes.  My last update was when I applied for the number back in 2009. They are saying that Nov. 1, 2013, they will deactivate USDOT numbers and issue civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day if the required update has not been done. I assumed when I applied that I would be notified every 2 years to update but that did not happen.  FMCSA has all of my contact information email, home phone, cell phone and address so you would think they would let you know when it is necessary to update.
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>I have a Ford F800 dump truck that I use to pull an equipment trailer for my bulldozing/excavating business.  Occasionally I haul an antique tractor as well.  I am not licensed to go out of state. 
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>The state of Washington would not renew my vehicle license back in 2009 until I obtained the USDOT number.  I was surprised how many vehicles require this DOT number. 
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>I pass this along as I would guess there are many others like me that did not keep their information up to date as required. Two local people I contacted that have USDOT numbers on their trucks did not know about the requirement.
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>Gary
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>Renton, WA 
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