How to check running authority and DOT history?

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  1. Jan 18, 2013 #1
    daxxed

    daxxed Bobtail Member

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    Back in 2001 I was an owner and my father in law was the driver. My wife did all paper work and accounting.
    In 2003 my wife passed away and I sold my truck and trailer to my father in law.

    Now it is ten years later and I am about to be a driver.

    How can I find out any information as far as pass authorities and DOT info for my old truck/company?
     
    daxxed, Jan 18, 2013
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  3. Jan 18, 2013 #2
    Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/

    Being that old it may be out of system. I tried pulling up my info but it crashes on my iPad. I closed ours in 08.
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2013 #3
    G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    You should still be able to pull it up using the name, MC number or DOT number. I believe they stay in the system, whether your authority is active or not.
     
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  5. Jan 19, 2013 #4
    ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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    Lots of "inactive" authorities show up.
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2013 #5
    Luwi67

    Luwi67 Heavy Load Member

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    Licensing and insurance page, choose carrier search and "go". FMCSA site. Tried it and they are having problems with the page. I'll post the link later.

    I use it all the time for back round checks on brokers and other trucking companies I deal with.

    li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov
    that is the site but, I copy and paste it. Like i said the site is having problems today, I'll try later and post direct link.
     
    Luwi67, Jan 19, 2013
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  8. Jan 21, 2013 #6
    Luwi67

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    Luwi67, Jan 21, 2013
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    Smellfunny Thanks this.
  9. Jan 21, 2013 #7
    Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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