TRUCKING COMPANY SETUP SERVICES · ALL 50 STATES
Start your trucking company without the paperwork headaches.
We file your LLC, EIN, USDOT, MC authority, BOC-3, UCR and IFTA in the right order, so nothing gets held up by a wrong box. Most of our clients are active in about 2 weeks. Packages from $999, with every government fee shown before you pay.
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Q.
What does it take to start a trucking company?
A.
Form an LLC, get an EIN, register a USDOT number, apply for MC authority, file a BOC-3, put insurance on file with FMCSA and register UCR. Trucks over 26,000 lbs that cross state lines also need IRP and IFTA. With us, most clients are active in about 2 weeks.
Want every detail? Read How to Start a Trucking Company.
- Form your LLC and get a free EIN from the IRS.
- Get a USDOT number free from FMCSA, through the Motus system.
- Apply for MC authority $300 FMCSA fee per authority type.
- File a BOC-3 names a process agent in every state.
- Put insurance on file $750,000 liability minimum for general freight.
- Register UCR $46 for 0–2 trucks (2026).
- IRP plates + IFTA if your truck is over 26,000 lbs and crosses state lines.
- Stay compliant drug & alcohol program, MCS-150, IFTA returns, safety audit.
PACKAGES
Trucking company setup packages
One flat price. Government fees shown separately, before you pay.
PICK IN 5 SECONDS
- Truck stays in one state?Starter
- Crossing state lines for pay?Premium
- Want it all handled + 45 days of support?Pro
My truck stays in one state
$999one-time
- LLC Formation
- Business Tax ID (EIN)
- USDOT Number
- MCS-150 Initial Filing
- Basic Compliance Guidance
- Basic Website (domain separate)
My truck crosses state lines
$1,499one-time
You save $295- LLC Formation
- Business Tax ID (EIN)
- USDOT Number Application
- MC Authority Application
- BOC-3 Process Agent
- UCR Annual Registration
- Free Website
Do everything for me
$1,999one-time
You save $492+- Everything in Premium
- Operating Agreement
- MCS-150 Initial Filing
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration
- IFTA Account Setup & Decals
- Form 2290 HVUT Filing (first year)
- New Entrant Safety Audit Prep
- Dedicated Compliance Specialist
- First 45 Days of Compliance Support
Only need one filing? See every service and price or take the free 1-minute check.
TRACKING · MC AUTHORITY
How long does it take to get MC authority?
ETAAbout 2 weeksfor most of our clients
- Days 1–2LLC, EIN, USDOT + MC filed
- PublishedListed in the FMCSA Register
- +10 daysProtest period ends
- In parallelBOC-3 + insurance on file
- ActiveYou can haul for hire
Don’t haul for-hire interstate loads until your MC is active. The one thing that slows it down: insurance not filed on time. Line up your insurer early.
COSTS
How much does it cost to start a trucking company?
The filings are cheap. Insurance is the big cost: often $9,000–$22,000 for the first year on one truck.
START4TRUCKERS.COMItemized setup costs
FilingGov. feeOur fee
- LLC formationAbout $50–$500 (state)$199
- EIN (tax ID)Free$99
- USDOT numberFree$499
- MC authority$300 per authority type$799
- BOC-3No FMCSA fee$99
- UCR (0–2 trucks)$46 (2026) / $55 (2027)$99
Package from $999Government fees separate · shown before you pay
IS THIS LEGIT?
Straight answers before you pay anyone
- Private filing service, not FMCSA.We get it right the first time so you can focus on the truck.
- Every government fee shown upfront.Our fee and the government fee are listed separately.
- Real people answer.(210) 588-9348 or WhatsApp, Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM ET.
“They got my LLC , Dot , MC ,BOC_3 in one week”
“I got my EIN within a week, which was great.”
“I had an excellent experience with their team when completing my BOC-3 filing.”
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QUESTIONS
Trucking company setup FAQs
Q01How much does it cost to start a trucking company?
Government filing fees are small: the MC authority is $300, the USDOT number and EIN are free, UCR is $46 for one or two trucks (2026), and your LLC costs about $50–$500 depending on the state. Insurance is the big cost, often $9,000–$22,000 for the first year on one truck, plus the truck itself. Our setup packages start at $999 for the filings.
Q02How long does it take to get MC authority?
With us, most clients are active in about 2 weeks, as long as their insurance is filed on time. After you apply, your application is published in the FMCSA Register, a 10-day protest period follows, and the authority turns active once your BOC-3 and insurance are on file.
Q03Do I need an LLC to start a trucking company?
It is not required by FMCSA, but most owner-operators form an LLC to protect personal assets, and brokers, insurers and factoring companies expect a registered business. Form the LLC and get the EIN first so every later filing uses the same legal name.
Q04What is the difference between a USDOT number and an MC number?
The USDOT number identifies your company and tracks safety. The MC number is your operating authority to haul other people's freight for pay across state lines. Most for-hire interstate carriers need both.
Q05Do I need a CDL to start a trucking company?
You need a CDL to drive a truck of 26,001 lbs or more, or a combination of 26,001 lbs or more with a trailer over 10,000 lbs. Many box truck and some hotshot setups stay under those limits and do not need a CDL.
Q06What insurance do I need for a new authority?
General freight carriers need at least $750,000 in liability coverage on file with FMCSA, and most brokers ask for $1,000,000 liability and $100,000 cargo. Your insurance company files the proof directly with FMCSA.
FINAL STEP
Your truck is ready. Let’s get your authority ready too.
Or pick a package now. Questions? Call (210) 588-9348, Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM ET.