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Old 01-10-2025, 03:22 AM
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I am looking at get my own authority. I do not have a truck at this moment but I will be getting one. Can I get my authority without having a truck yet?
 
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Old 01-11-2025, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Disaac1975
I am looking at get my own authority. I do not have a truck at this moment but I will be getting one. Can I get my authority without having a truck yet?
Yes, you can apply for a trucking authority and a DOT number without a truck, but you'll need a truck to activate your authority.

This was copied and pasted from AI's response to that question.
 
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Old 10-09-2025, 02:50 AM
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Yes, you can start the process of getting your own authority even if you do not have a truck yet.

Many new owner-operators get their authority first so they are ready to run as soon as they have a truck. You will need to set up your DOT and MC numbers, get insurance lined up, and file the necessary paperwork, but owning the truck is not a strict requirement to start.
Just keep in mind that you cannot actually haul freight until you have a truck and the proper insurance in place.
 
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Old 10-20-2025, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Disaac1975
I am looking at get my own authority. I do not have a truck at this moment but I will be getting one. Can I get my authority without having a truck yet?
The answer is definitely YES and, I’m here to assist you. Let me know how soon you want to get your Authority. You can write to my email “[email protected]
 

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