Motor Carrier Authority - MC# - MX#, FF#

What is a Carrier?

A Carrier, more commonly referred to as a Trucker or Truck Driver is an individual who provides an essential service to industrialized societies by transporting finished goods and raw materials over land, typically from manufacturing plants to retail or distribution centers. Truck drivers are also responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the vehicle used.

What is Authority?

Operating authority is also referred to as an "MC," "FF," or "MX" number, depending on the type of authority that is granted. Unlike the USDOT Number application process, a company may need to obtain multiple operating authorities to support its planned business operations. Operating Authority dictates the type of operation a company may run, the cargo it may carry, and the geographical area in which it may legally operate.

Does My Business Need Carrier Authority?

Carrier Authority Application Process

Contact an Armada Business Specialist and we'll take the required information, send you the application form for signature, and file the EIN application once you return the signed form to us for processing. 

Get Carrier Authority Now

For only $*, Armada can process the application to obtain an carrier authority for your business. To place an order, simply contact an Armada Business Services at 877-ARMADA-1 or 909-457-8222.  Don't delay - get your Carrier Authority now!

Financial Responsibility and Exemptions

All of this also dictates the level of insurance/financial responsibilities a company must maintain. Carriers not required to have operating authority include Private carriers, "for-hire" carriers that exclusively haul exempt commodities (cargo that is not federally regulated), or carriers that operate exclusively within a federally designated "commercial zone" that is exempt from interstate authority rules. A commercial zone is, for example, a geographic territory that includes multiple states bordering on a major metropolitan city, such as Virginia/Maryland/Washington, DC.