how much does a new authority cost?

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  1. TRUCKER101ROOKIE

    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    i live in Detroit, mi

    I want to be an owner-operator, so I need to get my own authority right?
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Join OOIDA. They will help you
     
  4. TRUCKER101ROOKIE

    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    can you tell me estimate $$$ cost. so that i have an idea
     
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    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    It costs $300 to apply for your interstate authority. It becomes active once you drop $30k on insurance. That becomes active once you own a truck.

    Authority is the cheap part.

    But seriously, call OOIDA. They specialize in this stuff.
     
  6. Mnmover99

    Mnmover99 Light Load Member

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    OOIDA if you are a member will file the process agents for free. You need a contact in every state you operate for the public to serve papers if they are suing you. The insurance must be active for a week or so before they grant the authority. Also need cargo insurance to protect the public. Then you must pay the UCR fees. Authority also brings required records you must have. Vehicles, purchase price, tire size and a log of repairs and inspections. Around 6 months after you get authority, you will be subjected to a DOT Audit. You also need to be part of a group that tells you when to be drug tested and have a person designated as a Medical officer that when notified tells you to submit to a drug test. It is a big can of worms that having authority opens.
     
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  7. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    If you are not a driver or have a CDL, get one. drive for a company for a while and see what it is all about.
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    I know a guy who was quoted more than $30K for insurance to get started. Mostly because of his carefree past while driving a 4 wheeler…
     
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  10. TRUCKER101ROOKIE

    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    why not
     
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