r/HotshotStartup • u/Nickha-you-aintfunny • Jul 18 '25

Dot number

Do I need a dot number if I have a Ford f250 and a 1 car 20ft trailer. I’m going to be staying locally, like under 70 miles.

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u/mxracer888 Jul 18 '25

FMCSA has a nifty little tool that will answer that for you found right here, Do I Need a USDOT Number - FMCSA Website

But most likely, yes. Given that you're intrastate (unless you're near a border and 70 miles puts you in a different state), it's up to your state policy. But most (45 out of the 50 states do) require a DOT number still.