Power Only Loads With Own Authority

Securing your owner-operator trucking authority doesn’t have to be complicated. With DAT Authority –the source for all your authority needs as a power only owner operator—you can get started in no time. Fill out all your paperwork, get permits, and let our team answer all your authority questions.

• Qualify for power only owner operator jobs.
• Consult our experts with your authority questions.
• File your federal and state permits on time.

Qualify for power only owner operator jobs.

Understand the requirements for power only trucking and register with the right authorities.

With high demand for specialty freight carriers across the country, power only trucking can be a great path to a successful trucking business. To qualify for owner operator jobs, you’ll need to register with the FMCSA, submit MC and DOT number applications, and meet additional state-level requirements. DAT Authority helps you get all your applications filled and submitted the right way at every stage.

Consult our experts with your authority questions.

Find answers to all your trucking authority questions with the experts at DAT.

If you’re starting a power only trucking business, you’ll need to make sure all your authority documents are correctly submitted. That can be tricky, but at DAT we’re here to help! Whenever you have a question about the ins and outs of trucking registration, our team is ready to provide reliable consultation. With no hidden fees, your DAT Authority subscription will give you access to all the expert human resources knowledge DAT has to offer.

File your federal and state permits on time.

Make sure your documents are completed and submitted on time with DAT Authority.

Time is money, and you can’t afford delays in getting your business up and running. As a new owner operator, any errors or missing papers can seriously slow down the process of getting authority and cut into time when you could be running your business. With DAT Authority, you never have to worry about timing. We’re here to make sure your papers are all completed and filed as efficiently as possible.

"Some say it's simple to get your authority, and that you should save your money and do it yourself. Other people, including myself, are not sure where to even begin. I used a service provided by DAT to get my authority. It was important to me that it was done right the first time, by people who have done this before."

- Chad Boblett - Boblett Brothers Trucking

"They took me by the hand an led me through all of the diffiult and confusing steps to ensure that I started off on the right food. I cannot say it any clearer than these folks know what it's all about."

- Gregg Knight, LTL Trucking

Power only trucking involves transporting trailers that aren’t attached to another truck. There are plenty of shippers who have extra freight shipments or extra empty trailers that they need delivered to a different site. That’s where power only trucking comes in. As the “power” (the cab), you’ll find new trailers, and attach your truck to any standalone trailers that need to be shipped.

Becoming a power only owner operator has the potential to be a good, sustainable career path — but you’ll need to meet all the right legal requirements first. Submitting your federal and state papers to each of the correct jurisdictions is a very important step in starting your trucking business or reregistering your vehicle. The requirements to gain authority can differ significantly by location, meaning you have to be very careful to meet the specific requirements of every jurisdiction you want to work in.

Luckily, there’s an easier way to become a power only owner operator. DAT Authority can help ensure you complete every single step properly, answering all your questions and making sure all the paperwork you submit is correct and complete. That means you’ll get your authority faster, which means getting on the road faster.

To register for a power only trucking job, you first need to have your authority as an owner operator. That means having some forms taken care of long before you actually get on the road. You’ll need to apply for an MC number and FMCSA registration, a DOT number, and other owner operator requirements like your UCR registration. You’ll also need to meet any state-specific requirements in the area you’re working. Additionally, federal registration requirements, such as your MC number and FMCSA registration, will need to be renewed every year.

If you want to simplify this process, DAT Authority can help you fill out all the necessary forms and meet every requirement for power only authority so you can get on the road fast.

Just like other owner operators, you’ll need state-level registration as an owner operator for power only companies. The requirements for this can differ. To become a power only trucker with your own authority, certain truckers need yearly IRP plates from their state-level jurisdiction as well as IFTA registration. Owner operators will also need to designate BOC-3 process agents — which DAT can take care of with DAT Authority.

Getting trucking authority usually takes around four to six weeks when everything is submitted properly. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you submit everything correctly the first time and not waste any time on your application.

To get your business up and running as quickly as possible, it’s best to work with an authority service, like DAT Authority. Your DAT Authority subscription will ensure you know which documents to submit and when. For an even more efficient operation, we’ll even fill out your documents for you and we’ll always be available to answer any questions you may have.

DAT Authority helps you operate your trucking business without a hitch. With DAT, you can avoid missing deadlines, get your paperwork filled out on the first try, and make sure all your state and federal requirements are completed. Choosing to get authority on your own runs the risk of costly delays, expired licenses, and even legal fees that can add up fast. DAT Authority helps you avoid the cost of registration mistakes and run a fully compliant business.