Blog tagged as New Ventures

MC Authority vs. DOT Number: What Every Trucker Needs to Know Before Hitting the Road

06/12/25 06:26 PM - By Paolo M - Comment(s)
MC Authority vs. DOT Number: What Every Trucker Needs to Know Before Hitting the Road

If you’re planning to go independent, one of the first things you’ll hear about is the DOT Number and MC Authority. But no one explains the difference in plain English.


Do you need both? Does one come first? What do they even mean?


Let’s break it down—real talk, no government jargon.

Starting a Trucking Business in Texas: The 5 Steps You Can’t Skip

06/06/25 09:06 AM - By Paolo M - Comment(s)
Starting a Trucking Business in Texas: The 5 Steps You Can’t Skip

Good move. Texas is one of the busiest freight states in the country—and going independent means bigger checks, more control, and the freedom to haul your way.

But before you hit the road, there’s paperwork to get done. Skip the wrong step and you could end up sidelined before your first load.

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