getting my own authority/mc number question

Hey guys, I am a sprinter van owner operater. I am contracted with a local company and a few small bid board expedite carriers and run under their authority. However, I know some people in town with shipping needs and am considering approaching them to see about setting up some kind of dedicated route I could run for them once a week. I assume I need my own operating authority to do this. I checked out the ooida website and most of the things I read on there seemed to be geared toward people setting up larger companies with multiple vehicles. So im wondering what someone like me....just 1 guy with 1 van doing some small stuff....would need to do to be able to legally run a little route. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

Running under the other guys authority, yes its interstate. The route im thinking of trying to set up would be intrastate, but am curious how much extra is involved getting interstate authority. GVWR is 9100, so no logs or scales or anything.

 

Ok, thank you. I guess I should just call DOT and get it set up that way?

 

Awesome, sounds easy enough. Thanks. Is there an annual renewal fee you have to pay or anything?

 

Because I wasnt sure who to call. And now I know.