Start your authority without getting buried in FMCSA paperwork.
File the core FMCSA paperwork without the usual runaround. Clear pricing, fast help, and a saner path for first-time carriers.
Start your application now, pay only when you are ready to move forward.
The main filings new carriers usually need first
Start with the core setup work, then add the ongoing compliance pieces when your operation is live.
MC / DOT Authority
Get your Motor Carrier authority filed with the FMCSA. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on driving.
View service optionsBOC-3 Filing
Designate your process agents in all 50 states. Required before your authority goes active.
View service optionsUCR Registration
Annual Unified Carrier Registration filed correctly and on time. Stay compliant, avoid fines.
View service optionsMCS-150 Updates
Keep your FMCSA records current. Biennial updates and changes processed fast.
View service optionsAI Compliance Assistant
24/7 AI-powered answers to your DOT compliance questions. No hold times. No runaround.
View service optionsDrug & Alcohol Program
Get enrolled in a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing consortium. Required for all CMV drivers.
View service optionsThe smarter way to start your trucking company
See why carriers use us instead of paying someone else to make simple filings feel mysterious.
| Feature | motorcarrier.ai | Traditional Services |
|---|---|---|
AI-Powered Assistance | ✅24/7 instant answers | ❌Business hours only |
Personalized Startup Plan | ✅AI-generated checklist | ❌Generic, one-size-fits-all |
FMCSA Integration | ✅Real-time carrier data | ❌Manual lookups |
Compliance Monitoring | ✅Automated alerts & tracking | ❌No post-filing support |
Transparent Pricing | ✅Clear, affordable pricing | ❌Hidden fees & upsells |
Filing Speed | ✅Same-day processing | ❌Days to weeks |
Cost-Per-Mile Tools | ✅Free built-in calculator | ❌Not offered |
Working Toward Free | ✅Goal: free core services | ❌$300-1,000+ per filing |
AI-Powered Assistance
Us
24/7 instant answers
Them
Business hours only
Personalized Startup Plan
Us
AI-generated checklist
Them
Generic, one-size-fits-all
FMCSA Integration
Us
Real-time carrier data
Them
Manual lookups
Compliance Monitoring
Us
Automated alerts & tracking
Them
No post-filing support
Transparent Pricing
Us
Clear, affordable pricing
Them
Hidden fees & upsells
Filing Speed
Us
Same-day processing
Them
Days to weeks
Cost-Per-Mile Tools
Us
Free built-in calculator
Them
Not offered
Working Toward Free
Us
Goal: free core services
Them
$300-1,000+ per filing
Free MOTUS Readiness Check
Is your carrier ready for FMCSA MOTUS?
FMCSA is transitioning all carrier registrations to MOTUS. Take our free 2-minute readiness assessment to find out if your USDOT, MC authority, and Company Official records are set up correctly.
Check your readiness — freeThree steps to your MC authority
Other companies make it complicated. We don't.
Tell Us About Your Business
Answer a few simple questions about your trucking company. Our AI pre-fills everything it can.
We Handle the Filings
MC authority, BOC-3, UCR — we file it all with the FMCSA on your behalf. No confusing forms.
Hit the Road
Your authority goes active, your compliance is handled, and you're ready to haul. It's that simple.
Why truckers choose motorcarrier.ai
We're not another overpriced filing service. We're building the platform every new carrier deserves.
Trusted by carriers nationwide
See what our customers have to say about getting on the road with motorcarrier.ai.
“I had no idea where to start with my trucking company. motorcarrier.ai walked me through everything — MC authority, BOC-3, insurance requirements. I was on the road in under 3 weeks.”
“The AI assistant answered every question I had at 2 AM when I was doing my research. No other company offers that kind of support. Plus their prices can’t be beat.”
“I’ve helped three other owner-operators get set up through motorcarrier.ai. The compliance monitoring alone is worth it — I never miss a deadline anymore.”
Ready to get your authority moving?
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