Business Licenses and Permits:: Published by Corporation Service Company » Blog Archive

Every day on the roads across America there are thousands of trucks transporting goods and people from one spot to another. The task of transporting goods and people is simple, but determining what licenses are needed to do so is a whole different animal.

Pretty much the only thing all commercial vehicles will have in common is an ID# from the U.S. Department of Transportation. After this, licensing requirements vary greatly.

The types of things being transported probably have the greatest affect in what license a motor carrier needs. Items such as household goods, non-household goods, private property, hazardous materials and waste, fuel product, animals, people and food can all factor in to what licenses to apply for.

Furthermore, the transportation routes motor carriers take also have to be considered. Interstate travel requires certain licenses, while intrastate travel is usually exempt. Transporting goods from state to state also requires carriers to be registered as a unified carrier. Over forty states participate in a Unified Carrier registration program that helps keep a registry of interstate carriers.

These are just a few things that need motor carrier businesses need to think about when starting operations. Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help identify the licenses and permits your business needs. Contact us at 800.927.9800 ext. 5077 or request a quote for a Business License Order.