You do not need a SCAC number to operate in interstate commerce and most companies do not require a carrier to have a SCAC identification number. However, there are some companies who will not use a carrier unless they have this identification number. This is especially true of the piggyback business and I believe the automobile companies.
You need to check and see if the company you are filling out the paperwork for requires this number in order to handle their shipments. If so, and, if there is a reasonable chance they will use you, you may want to spend a little money and get a number. If so, I have added an attachment below that provides an application form that you can fill out and send in. The attachment also includes a website link where you can apply online and that is probably a better option. Its a little cheaper and probably a lot quicker. If there is an advantage to having an SCAC code I suppose it is that most smaller carriers do not have a SCAC code so there is a little less competition for the freight where the shipper requires the number and less competition can be a good thing. Bill.d
Application Form: SCAC 20Application 20Form 202010.pdf
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