Verify a heavy-haul/rigging subcontractor's USDOT operating authority and safety rating before subcontracting a crane transport move

domain: mobile.fmcsa.dot.gov · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps

  1. Register for a free FMCSA QCMobile webKey through the FMCSA Developer portal.
  2. Call GET https://mobile.fmcsa.dot.gov/qc/services/carriers/{dotNumber}?webKey={key} to pull the subcontractor's legal/DBA name and operating status.
  3. If only the company name is known, first resolve the USDOT number via GET .../carriers/name/{carrierName}?webKey={key}.
  4. Pull the carrier's operating-authority sub-resource to confirm active common or contract authority covering the move.
  5. Pull the carrier's inspection/safety sub-resource to check out-of-service rates before entrusting the subcontractor with an oversize crane or counterweight load.

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