Expert guides on trucking authority, compliance, insurance, permits, and everything you need to start and run a trucking company in 2026
Step-by-step: LLC, EIN, MC Authority, DOT, BOC-3, UCR, insurance, drug testing, permits. Full cost breakdown and timeline.
Complete guide to getting your MC number: FMCSA application, authority types, 3-week activation timeline, costs.
Required coverage types, FMCSA minimums, average costs, factors affecting premiums, and how to save up to $2,000.
What is BOC-3, why it's required, blanket vs individual filing, cost ($35), and what happens without it.
Unified Carrier Registration: who must register, fee schedule by fleet size, annual deadlines, penalties.
Testing types, random rates, Clearinghouse requirements, consortium membership, penalties up to $16,000.
Step-by-step registration, annual queries, full vs limited queries, SAP process, and hiring implications.
Complete document checklist, DQ files, D&A compliance, vehicle maintenance, ELD/HOS, and mock audit benefits.
What is IFTA, eligibility, quarterly reporting, record-keeping, common mistakes, and penalties.
ELD mandate, exemptions, HOS rules, device selection, costs, roadside inspections, and insurance discounts.