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MC authority + DOT startup filing help

Start your trucking company without guessing what to file next.

Get a clear startup path for MC authority, USDOT, BOC-3, UCR, and first-carrier compliance. Flat-rate filing help starts at $299, with no mystery upsell circus.

$299
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Startup filing checklist

What you usually need

1

Get your USDOT + MC authority

We guide the core FMCSA filing so you can operate legally across state lines.

2

File BOC-3 and UCR

Process agent and annual registration filings handled in the same startup flow.

3

Stay ahead of compliance

Know what comes next: insurance, drug & alcohol, MCS-150, IFTA, and renewals.

Get my filing plan

Built for first-time carriers

Plain-English steps instead of FMCSA alphabet soup. Finally, paperwork with fewer jump scares.

Move quickly

Start online in minutes, then we help turn the application into actual filings.

Compliance after launch

Know the next steps after authority: insurance, drug testing, renewals, and updates.

Who this is for

Whether you searched β€œMC number cost” or β€œhow to start a box truck business,” the core filing problem is the same.

You need to know what authority applies, what it costs, and what order to do things in. We turn that into a guided startup path.

Semi-truck / tractor-trailer
Box truck business
Hotshot trucking
Cargo van or straight truck
First-time owner-operators
New LLCs entering trucking

Transparent startup costs

Know the filing-help price before you start.

Government and third-party fees can vary, but our core authority filing help is flat-rate so you are not playing pricing roulette in 2026.

MC Authority filing help$299
BOC-3 filingincluded
UCR setup guidanceincluded
Government/third-party feesseparate

Do I need an MC number?

If you haul regulated freight across state lines for hire, usually yes. We help you sort MC authority, USDOT, and related filings.

Can I start before I have a truck?

Often, yes. The right order depends on business structure, insurance timing, and what you plan to haul.

Is BOC-3 included?

Our authority package includes BOC-3 filing support. Government and third-party fees are shown separately where they apply.

Ready when you are

Get your trucking authority plan started.

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