When entering the search criteria, it may be helpful to use only part of a name. This will make the search return more records. When searching for a motor carrier with a very common name, you may want to use the entire first and last name, as well as include a city qualifier. The more data you enter, the narrower the scope of the search.
NAME STANDARD WORDING
- Individual names, including those used as part of a corporate name or DBA, should be entered with the last name first, followed by a comma. For example, SMITH, ELMER J
- Corporate names should be keyed as written except when they embody the first and last names of an individual. For example, SMITH, BRIAN W TRANSPORT COMPANY
- Omit "THE" from the beginning of a name (exception - THE DALLES), enter it at the end of the name. For example, SMITH COOKIE COMPANY THE
- Include "A" or "AN" at the beginning of the name when it is the first word of the name. For example, A PAPERCHASE INC
- A number in a name should be entered as it appears, either spelled out or the numeral. For example, 5 STAR ENTERPRISES or FIVE ALIVE TRANSPORT
- Use no punctuation marks other than comma (,), ampersand (&), and apostrophe ('). Also, substitute ampersand (&) for the word AND. For example, SMITH&DOTZEL TRANSPORTATION INC
- Use no spaces on either side of ampersand (&), but use spaces between words as they appear in the name. Space between all individual initials or letters in a name. Use an apostrophe S ('s) in a possessive name or word, but do not key the apostrophe in O'Brien or O'Malley (do not use a space in place of the apostrophe). For example, OBRIEN'S CONSTRUCTION INC
- When the name is longer than 34 bytes, key an asterisk (*) in the 34th position to indicate that the name is incomplete.
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