Starting a trucking authority means stacking the right filings in the right order. We set up your entity, USDOT, MC authority, BOC-3, UCR, insurance, and testing program end to end.
New carriers often miss steps or file them out of order, which costs time and money. Here is the sequence every new authority should follow.
Form your LLC or corporation and obtain an EIN before you register with FMCSA. This protects your personal assets and is the foundation for everything that follows.
Step One
Register for a USDOT number and file your MCS-150. This identifies your carrier to FMCSA and must be kept updated every two years.
FMCSA Registration
Interstate for-hire carriers need an MC number. Authority goes through a vetting period of roughly three to four weeks before it becomes active.
~3-4 Week Vetting
File BOC-3 to designate process agents in every state, and register for UCR, which carries an annual fee based on fleet size. Both are required to operate.
Process Agents + UCR
File proof of insurance (BMC-91), enroll in a drug and alcohol consortium, and set up IRP plates and IFTA if you cross state lines. A New Entrant Safety Audit follows in your first 12 months.
Get Road-Ready
We handle the paperwork so you can focus on the road. Every service includes filing preparation, submission, and follow-up.
USDOT, operating authority, BOC-3, MCS-150, UCR, and drug & alcohol enrollment, everything you need to launch, in one package.
$599
Order NowWe form your LLC or corporation in your chosen state and obtain your EIN so your carrier is built on a proper legal entity.
$199
Order NowNationwide process-agent designation filed with FMCSA, a required step before your operating authority can be granted.
$49
Order NowAnnual Unified Carrier Registration based on your fleet size, filed for you so you stay legal across every state.
$39
Order NowRun our free DOT compliance check. Enter your USDOT number and we will show you exactly which startup filings are complete, pending, or still missing for your new authority.
Run Free Compliance CheckWe handle compliance in all 50 states and set up new carriers end to end, from entity formation through active operating authority.
Most filings are prepared and submitted within one business day of receiving your information.
A real person answers your questions. No chatbots, no ticket queues -- just straightforward help when you need it.