USDOT
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Driving
| Stands for | US Department of Transportation number |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
USDOT stands for US Department of Transportation number, a driving abbreviation.
Unique identifier issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to companies operating commercial vehicles in interstate commerce, displayed on the sides of trucks and buses. It links to the company's safety, inspection and crash records.
Example: Look up the moving company's USDOT number before you hire them to check for complaints.
Usage notes
Usually written "USDOT" followed by digits on the truck door. Some states also require USDOT numbers for intrastate carriers. Consumers moving across state lines can check a mover's registration and complaint history using the number.
Related abbreviations
More driving abbreviations
- AADT – Annual average daily traffic
- ATV – All-terrain vehicle
- BI – Bodily injury liability
- BMV – Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- CAFE – Corporate Average Fuel Economy
- CDL – Commercial driver's license
- CLP – Commercial learner's permit
- CMV – Commercial motor vehicle
- CR – County Road
- CSA – Compliance, Safety, Accountability
- DDS – Department of Driver Services
- DL – Driver's license