Do you wish to verify if a transportation company is legitimate? You must use this API to do it!
A driver’s ability to drive large trucks on streets and highways from the USA is demonstrated by the DOT accreditation, which is an outstanding indicator of their skill. Most states demand DOT certification to drive a commercial vehicle on the road, which covers semi-trucks, delivery vans, and transport networks.
A corporate identification card needs DOT accreditation as opposed to a personal driver’s license. Most fleet drivers require a commercial driver’s permit since it shows that a prospective employee has obtained DOT certification.
A firm must submit a USDOT license application if it intends to participate in any of the next activities as a business automobile owner, including driving a company car on major roads. You should also do this if you intend to operate a vehicle that carries more than 10,000 pounds, transport dangerous materials, or carry 9 to 15 people for pay or hire.
All business truck drivers that use vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds in interstate commerce are required to register their vehicles with the DOT and get an FMCSA permit for their fleets. The DOT number designates the corporation as a whole rather than specific vehicles.
Carriers that move hazardous materials like gas, fertilizer, pesticides, insecticides, and some propane tanks are required to carry DOT numbers under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules.
Even though the process for requesting the USDOT is very straightforward, it’s important to know your company’s legal classification. Along with the essentials, you also need to gather information about corporate operations, procedure classification, and cargo classification.
If you plan to operate intergovernmental or statewide, for example, more details will be required on the number of vehicles you wish to utilize, their type, their property situation (whether you own them outright or lease them), and the purpose of your business. The classification of the compounds you want to carry as dangerous chemicals must also be known to you.
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All of this must be kept in mind since there could be numerous issues when considering transport services for both cargo and passengers. Numerous of these businesses mislead their clients after committing fraud.
Furthermore, this form of service typically does not leave a change, which is a major issue. Because of this, it is essential to effectively confirm the legitimacy of the company before hiring them to provide this kind of service. Below, we will suggest the Motor Carrier Search API, an API that enables you to identify fraudulent businesses. This is an example of the API response:
{
"Code": 200,
"Description": "OK",
"MCC_INFO": {
"DOT_NUMBER": "1398624",
"LEGAL_NAME": "DMP TRUCKING INC",
"DBA_NAME": "",
"CARRIER_OPERATION": "Interstate",
"HM_FLAG": "No",
"PC_FLAG": "No",
"PHY_STREET": "1043 SCHULTZ RD",
"PHY_CITY": "EAST NORRITON",
"PHY_STATE": "PA",
"PHY_ZIP": "19403",
"PHY_COUNTRY": "US",
"MAILING_STREET": "PO BOX 121",
"MAILING_CITY": "EAGLESVILLE",
"MAILING_STATE": "PA",
"MAILING_ZIP": "19408",
"MAILING_COUNTRY": "US",
"TELEPHONE": "(610) 304-0341",
"FAX": "(610) 279-1252",
"EMAIL_ADDRESS": "[email protected]",
"MCS150_DATE": "30-APR-22",
"MCS150_MILEAGE": "90000",
"MCS150_MILEAGE_YEAR": "2021",
"ADD_DATE": "25-JUL-05",
"OIC_STATE": "PA",
"NBR_POWER_UNIT": "1",
"DRIVER_TOTAL": "1"
},
"SMS_AB_Pass_Property": {
"DOT_NUMBER": "1398624",
"INSP_TOTAL": "1",
"DRIVER_INSP_TOTAL": "1",
"DRIVER_OOS_INSP_TOTAL": "0",
"VEHICLE_INSP_TOTAL": "1",
"VEHICLE_OOS_INSP_TOTAL": "0",
"UNSAFE_DRIV_INSP_W_VIOL": "0",
"UNSAFE_DRIV_MEASURE": "0",
"UNSAFE_DRIV_AC": "N",
"HOS_DRIV_INSP_W_VIOL": "0",
"HOS_DRIV_MEASURE": "0",
"HOS_DRIV_AC": "N",
"DRIV_FIT_INSP_W_VIOL": "0",
"DRIV_FIT_MEASURE": "0",
"DRIV_FIT_AC": "N",
"CONTR_SUBST_INSP_W_VIOL": "0",
"CONTR_SUBST_MEASURE": "0",
"CONTR_SUBST_AC": "N",
"VEH_MAINT_INSP_W_VIOL": "1",
"VEH_MAINT_MEASURE": "1",
"VEH_MAINT_AC": "N"
},
"SMS_C_Pass_Property": null,
"SMS_AB_Pass": null,
"SMS_C_Pass": null,
"Inspection": [
{
"UNIQUE_ID": "678277260",
"REPORT_NUMBER": "E949211048",
"REPORT_STATE": "PA",
"DOT_NUMBER": "1398624",
"INSP_DATE": "20-APR-22",
"INSP_LEVEL_ID": "2",
"COUNTY_CODE_STATE": "PA",
"TIME_WEIGHT": "3",
"DRIVER_OOS_TOTAL": "0",
"VEHICLE_OOS_TOTAL": "0",
"TOTAL_HAZMAT_SENT": "0",
"OOS_TOTAL": "0",
"HAZMAT_OOS_TOTAL": "0",
"HAZMAT_PLACARD_REQ": "",
"UNIT_TYPE_DESC": "STRAIGHT TRUCK",
"UNIT_MAKE": "KW",
"UNIT_LICENSE": "AF60214",
"UNIT_LICENSE_STATE": "PA",
"VIN": "1NKWXPTX1KJ245229",
"UNIT_DECAL_NUMBER": "",
"UNIT_TYPE_DESC2": "",
"UNIT_MAKE2": "",
"UNIT_LICENSE2": "",
"UNIT_LICENSE_STATE2": "",
"VIN2": "",
"UNIT_DECAL_NUMBER2": "",
"UNSAFE_INSP": "Y",
"FATIGUED_INSP": "Y",
"DR_FITNESS_INSP": "Y",
"SUBT_ALCOHOL_INSP": "Y",
"VH_MAINT_INSP": "Y",
"HM_INSP": "",
"BASIC_VIOL": "1",
"UNSAFE_VIOL": "0",
"FATIGUED_VIOL": "0",
"DR_FITNESS_VIOL": "0",
"SUBT_ALCOHOL_VIOL": "0",
"VH_MAINT_VIOL": "1",
"HM_VIOL": "0"
}
],
"Violation": [
{
"UNIQUE_ID": "678277260",
"INSP_DATE": "20-APR-22",
"DOT_NUMBER": "1398624",
"VIOL_CODE": "39360D",
"BASIC_DESC": "Vehicle Maintenance",
"OOS_INDICATOR": "N",
"OOS_WEIGHT": "0",
"SEVERITY_WEIGHT": "1",
"TIME_WEIGHT": "3",
"TOT_SEVERITY_WGHT": "1",
"VIOL_VALUE": "3",
"SECTION_DESC": "Glazing permits < 70% of light",
"GROUP_DESC": "Windshield/ Glass/ Markings",
"VIOL_UNIT": "1"
}
],
"crash": []
}
Why Motor Carrier Search API?
Among the most popular in the industry, Motor Carrier Search API, allows you to quickly decide whether to engage a carrier or not. You may verify whether the business is authentic or whether we are dealing with a scam by inputting the DOT number, the license plate number, or the chassis number. Additionally, using the programming language of your preference, you can quickly include the API into your website and application.