Free MC Certificate Lookup
Download original FMCSA operating authority certificates at no cost. New grants, reinstatements, and transfers published since September 2003.
Authority Types (1,814,167 total, 373,185 active)
CPL New Grants
Certificate Publication List. Issued when FMCSA grants new operating authority to a carrier. Published daily on weekdays, averaging ~200 certificates per day.
REI Reinstatements
Issued when a carrier's previously revoked or suspended authority is reinstated. Averaging ~84 reinstatement certificates per day.
Transfer Transfers
Issued when operating authority is transferred from one carrier to another. Less common, averaging ~4 per day.
Authority Records — Illinois
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| Docket | Carrier ↕ | State ↕ | Type ↕ | Status | Final Action ↑ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC129820 | TRIPLE E EXPRESS | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | May 27, 1976 |
| MC076360 | ROGER'S SERVICE & TOWING LLC | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Sep 14, 1976 |
| MC120448 | ESS-JAY CARTAGE CO INC | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Nov 17, 1976 |
| MC141528 | DAVID A HUGG | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Dec 7, 1977 |
| MC012654 | MILTON LEVINSON AND LAWRENCE LEVINSON | IL | Property Broker | REVOKED | Dec 8, 1977 |
| MC121403 | BUCK TRUCKING CO INC | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Feb 8, 1978 |
| MC117545 | ARLIE AND LAVERNE KING | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | May 4, 1978 |
| MC141056 | GENERAL TRANSFER CO INC | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | May 1, 1979 |
| MC061709 | MEINHARDT CARTAGE CO | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Jun 6, 1979 |
| MC071125 | MITCHELL Q B | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Apr 10, 1980 |
| MC069364 | ENTERPRISE TRANSFER COMPANY | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Apr 20, 1980 |
| MC120885 | HEIMBERG CARTAGE CO | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Jun 1, 1980 |
| MC139335 | JACKSON TRANSFER INC | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Jun 1, 1980 |
| MC017264 | MOTOR FREIGHT SERVICE INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Jun 13, 1980 |
| MC151080 | THE SENATE CARTAGE CO INC | IL | Common Carrier | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 1980 |
| MC099803 | CHARLES T WILSON | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Dec 2, 1980 |
| MC146422 | BLUE DANUBE TRANSIT | IL | Contract Carrier | SUPERSEDED | Apr 3, 1981 |
| MC126949 | ATLANTIC COAST IMPORT CARRIERS INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Apr 13, 1981 |
| MC144361 | B-BROTHERS CARTAGE INC | IL | Contract Carrier | TRANSFERRED | May 5, 1981 |
| MC135894 | O R COOPER & SON | IL | Contract Carrier | TRANSFERRED | May 14, 1981 |
| MC143443 | D J KIRBY INC | IL | Common Carrier | SUPERSEDED | May 21, 1981 |
| MC042829 | SERVICE CARTAGE COMPANY INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | May 21, 1981 |
| MC134793 | EAST-WEST REFRIGERATED FREIGHT LINES | IL | Contract Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Jun 8, 1981 |
| MC126738 | TIKER EXCAVATING AND TRUCKING | IL | Contract Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Jun 29, 1981 |
| MC052587 | OK MOTOR SERVICE INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Jul 10, 1981 |
| MC145699 | QUALITY TRANSPORT INC | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Jul 14, 1981 |
| MC144286 | HUSTLER CORPORATION | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Jul 21, 1981 |
| MC136147 | COACH TRAVEL UNLIMITED INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Jul 27, 1981 |
| MC140279 | A-1 CHARTER SERVICE INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Jul 27, 1981 |
| MC063136 | KEHE MOTOR SERVICE INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Aug 26, 1981 |
| MC030350 | L J WELLENHOFER TRANSFER CO | IL | Common Carrier | INACTIVE | Sep 18, 1981 |
| MC106647 | CLARK TRANSPORT CO INC | IL | Common Carrier | SUPERSEDED | Oct 6, 1981 |
| MC133775 | REEFER TRANSIT LINE INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Oct 13, 1981 |
| MC000591 | LOCKWOOD FREIGHT LINES INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Oct 26, 1981 |
| MC138382 | PATTERSON COASTAL TRANSPORT INC | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Oct 31, 1981 |
| MC144526 | METCOR INC | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Nov 25, 1981 |
| MC145329 | LARRY L SMITH | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Nov 29, 1981 |
| MC145755 | D & L CARTAGE INC | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Nov 30, 1981 |
| MC141346 | K L CAIN TRUCKING CONTRACTOR D CREIGHTON & K L CAIN DBA | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Dec 1, 1981 |
| MC104377 | WILLETT TRANSPORTS INC | IL | Contract Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Dec 14, 1981 |
| MC130319 | TRAVELAND TOURS | IL | Property Broker | REVOKED | Dec 14, 1981 |
| MC145617 | MID-NORTHERN TRANSFER CO | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Dec 23, 1981 |
| MC144573 | EL-JEN TRANSPORT CO INC | IL | Contract Carrier | REVOKED | Jan 4, 1982 |
| MC127283 | SILICA SAND TRANSPORT INC | IL | Common Carrier | INACTIVE | Jan 8, 1982 |
| MC119619 | DISTRIBUTORS SERVICE CO | IL | Common Carrier | SUPERSEDED | Jan 18, 1982 |
| MC144368 | GENPAT INC | IL | Common Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Feb 14, 1982 |
| MC144368 | GENPAT INC | IL | Contract Carrier | TRANSFERRED | Feb 14, 1982 |
| MC001448 | CANTON-QUNICY TRANSFER INC | IL | Common Carrier | REVOKED | Feb 19, 1982 |
| MC133706 | ROBERT L HARROLD | IL | Contract Carrier | SUPERSEDED | Apr 6, 1982 |
| MC117730 | KOUBENEC MOTOR SERVICE INC | IL | Common Carrier | SUPERSEDED | Apr 7, 1982 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I print my MC certificate?
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Enter your MC, FF, or MX number in the search box above. TruckCodex provides free downloads of original FMCSA certificate PDFs — no registration or payment required. These are the same official documents published by FMCSA.
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What is an MC number and MC certificate?
An MC number (Motor Carrier number) is a unique identifier assigned by FMCSA when granting operating authority. The MC certificate is the official document proving that authority was granted. It includes the carrier's MC number, USDOT number, authority type, and effective date.
What types of MC certificates are available?
Three types: New grants (CPL) issued when FMCSA grants operating authority, Reinstatements (REI) when previously revoked authority is restored, and Transfers when authority moves between carriers. All types are available for free download.
How do I get a copy of my MC authority after it's been reinstated?
Search for your MC number above. Reinstatement certificates (REI) are published by FMCSA when authority is restored. The certificate page shows all documents on file including the original grant and any reinstatements.
What is the difference between MC, FF, and MX numbers?
MC (Motor Carrier) numbers are for carriers transporting regulated commodities. FF (Freight Forwarder) numbers are for freight forwarders arranging transportation. MX numbers are for Mexican carriers with cross-border authority. All are issued by FMCSA and certificates are available here.
How far back do the MC certificates go?
The FMCSA Certificate Publication List archives go back to September 30, 2003. Certificates issued before that date are not available in digital form. Coverage includes weekday publications only (no weekends or federal holidays).
About FMCSA Operating Authority
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees all entities requiring operating authority to conduct interstate commerce: motor carriers (common and contract), property brokers, and freight forwarders. Each entity type has different requirements for insurance, BOC-3 filings, and operational permissions.
FMCSA publishes operating authority certificates daily for new grants, reinstatements, and transfers. TruckCodex archives these certificates and makes them individually searchable by MC, FF, or MX docket number. Certificate coverage spans from September 2003 to Apr 3, 2026.
Our database tracks 1,814,167 authority records across all types: common carrier, contract carrier, broker, freight forwarder, for-hire, and private authority. Of these, 373,185 are currently active.