How does a owner-operator get his own authority?

Having your own operating authority means you have the government’s permission to get paid for hauling freight as your own trucking company. Your operating authority is issued through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the form of a Motor Carrier (MC) number.

Can you run under your own authority?

What Is Running Under Your Own Authority? There are basically three ways to look at authorities: You are entirely on your own – you truly run under your own authority. You’re responsible for everything, including billing, booking your own freight, paperwork, insurance, etc.

Whats the difference between owner-operator and own authority?

Authority is a designation that every carrier company needs in order to transport goods in the United States. Owner operators have their own authority so that anyone in their business can successfully and legally transport freight. They can haul containers or any other type of freight under their own authority.

What can you do with your own trucking authority?

After you’ve received trucking authority, you can begin operating under your own MC number or the DOT number assigned to you by the Department of Transportation. Carriers are also required to register for the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and apply for state-specific permits as needed.

Can I run under someone else’s authority?

If you lease to someone who has authority, you can operate under their authority. Whomever has the authority is the one responsible for carrying the insurance. You can have your own IFTA account, even if you lease to another carrier.

What are the benefits of having your own authority?

Pros of having your own authority

  • Be your own boss.
  • Choose your own loads and runs.
  • Work on your own schedule.
  • Control your own income.
  • Keep all of your profits.
  • Managing the business side of your trucking business.
  • Finding consistent loads at top rates.
  • Being responsible for all of your expenses.