Trademark and Company Names
So, your company can have the same name as another company, and vice versa, with no claims of trademark infringement. However, if your business is using a company name that’s the same as another incorporated company, there could be grounds for a legal dispute, and you may not be able to legally use the business name. If your company is also the first to trademark the name, it will add more points to your arguments for ownership of the brand. Trademark’s guiding principle is not to confuse the consumer. A company name is the legal identity of the company, like your name is for you.
DOT Numbers and Business Operations
Can two companies use the same DOT number? The answer is no, USDOT numbers are not transferable. However, operating authorities, or MC numbers, are transferable.
Do I need insurance to get a DOT number? You have two weeks from getting your trucking authority number to get primary liability insurance and cargo insurance.
What vehicles require a DOT number? A DOT number may be required regardless of whether you own one truck or 100.
Trucking Operations and Teams
A freight broker uses its carrier network to transport shippers’ freight and help cut costs, move freight fast, and remove traffic management burdens. If engaged in interstate commerce, brokers, forwarders and leasing companies must complete UCR registration and pay annual fees.
What are two truck drivers called? Truck drivers were romanticized as modern-day cowboys. This was due to their use of CB radio to relay locations of authorities.
Trucking company name ideas include: National Freight Inc., founded in 1932. CRST International originated as Cedar Rapids Steel Transport.
Can a company display info on truck doors? The DOT and MC numbers will be permanently on the truck. Company B can operate under Company A’s authority if A is the parent.
From Lansing, Michigan, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has grown exponentially. It is now a global player in the moving sector. With its sketched, feathered logo, it upholds its commitment.
Long haul truckers have various regional names. Descriptions like over-the-road and interstate refer to them.
Why do teams work? The truck moves more. Drivers decide schedules. Companies cut vehicle costs. Productivity increases for time-sensitive deliveries.
Benefits exist too. Companionship combats challenges of staying awake. Comfort and security arise.
Drivers weigh pros and cons of teams. Scheduling, pay, habits, control and trust are considerations. More jobs occur due to hours of service rules. But character traits differ.