The following states require a federal DOT number even when operating an intrastate authority:
Apart from federal regulations, some states require their intrastate commercial motor vehicle registrants to obtain a USDOT Number. These states include:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New York
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
For intrastate motor carrier registration, check with your responsible state agency.
Updated: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
What does that mean? Even if you’re not going to cross state lines (which requires a federal authority normally) you must get a federal DOT number if you want a state authority (intrastate).