MC number lookup
Check an MC (motor carrier) number or search a company name to find the carrier, then see its operating authority, insurance filings and safety record.
- By MC number or company name
- Authority type and status
- Grants, suspensions, revocations
- Insurance filings
Have a USDOT number? Use the DOT number lookup. Doing a full pre-booking review? Use the carrier check.
Know when a carrier’s details change.
Monitor authority, insurance filings, safety ratings and contact details with daily checks and notifications.
What an MC check shows
The carrier behind the MC number, and the authority that number stands for.
The carrier behind the number
The USDOT record the MC docket belongs to: legal name, DBA, address and phone.
Authority type and status
Each authority on the docket and whether it is active, pending, inactive or withdrawn.
Authority history
Dated grants, suspension notices and revocations, so a recent change stands out.
Insurance filing
The BIPD liability filing on record against the required minimum.
Several matches
One MC number can appear on more than one USDOT record. Every match is listed for you to compare.
Safety record
Safety rating, inspections, out-of-service rates and crashes for the matching carrier.
Check an MC number in three steps
- Enter the MC number, with or without the MC prefix, or type the company name.
- Pick the right company. Compare the legal name and location with your paperwork before you go further.
- Read the authority. Active authority means the carrier may operate under that authority type. Pending means the application has not been granted. Inactive or withdrawn means it may not. A suspension notice often follows a cancelled insurance filing.
Questions
Is the MC number lookup free?
Yes. You get three record lookups and ten name searches a day without an account.
Is an MC number the same as a motor carrier number?
Yes. MC stands for motor carrier. It is the docket number FMCSA assigns for operating authority, and it sits alongside the carrier’s USDOT number.
Can I check an MC number by company name?
Yes. Type the name in the search box, pick the company, and its record shows every MC number linked to it.
Does a match mean the carrier has active authority?
No. A match means the MC number exists in the census. The result then shows each authority and whether it is active today; read that line before you book.
Can I look up FF or MX numbers?
No. This tool searches MC dockets only.
Why does one MC number return several records?
The census can list the same MC docket on more than one USDOT record. Compare the legal names and locations, and confirm with the official record when they differ.