How to Start a Trucking Company in Arizona (2026): LLC, USDOT & Real Costs

Short answer: forming an LLC in Arizona costs $50, federal trucking filings add $300 (MC Authority) + $35 (BOC-3) + ~$46 (UCR), and all filings now go through FMCSA's new Motus system (live since May 14, 2026). Typical time from filing to active authority: 1–3 weeks.

Arizona state fees and timelines (2026)

Item	Details
LLC filing fee (Articles of Organization)	$50 (Articles of Organization, regular); $85 всего при expedited processing (+$35)
Annual / recurring state fee	НЕТ — Arizona LLC не подают annual report и не платят ежегодных пошлин (annual reports только у корпораций)
Processing time	Non-expedited: 9–11 рабочих дней; expedited: 2–4 рабочих дня (официальная таблица ACC document-processing-times, обновляется еженедельно)
Expedite options	Expedited +$35 (итого $85); Next Day Service +$100; Same Day Service +$200 (приём до 10:00); 2-Hour Service +$400 (8:00–15:00)
Federal MC Authority (FMCSA)	$300, filed through Motus
BOC-3 process agent	$35 (free with TruckerNavi's bundle)
UCR registration	~$46/year (small fleet)

Fees verified from the official state source, July 2026. Official source: https://azcc.gov/corporations

Arizona specifics: Регулятор — Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), не SOS. Publication requirement: в течение 60 дней после approval опубликовать Notice of LLC Formation в одобренной газете 3 выпуска подряд (~$30–300), НО освобождены LLC со statutory agent в округах Maricopa и Pima (ACC публикует сама). Одна из самых дешёвых юрисдикций: ноль ежегодных платежей

The 6 steps from zero to active authority

1) Form the LLC and get an EIN → 2) Apply for USDOT + MC Authority through FMCSA Motus (Login.gov identity verification: government ID + a face scan) → 3) File BOC-3 → 4) Register for UCR → 5) Bind insurance — your insurer transmits the BMC-91/91X filing → 6) After the protest period, your authority goes ACTIVE.

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Arizona trucking startup FAQ

How much does it cost to start a trucking company in Arizona?

State LLC filing: $50 (Articles of Organization, regular); $85 всего при expedited processing (+$35). Federal: $300 MC Authority + $35 BOC-3 + ~$46 UCR. First-year insurance for a new authority typically runs $12,000–22,000. TruckerNavi files everything for a flat $499.

What is the LLC filing fee in Arizona?

$50 (Articles of Organization, regular); $85 всего при expedited processing (+$35)

Does Arizona require an annual LLC report?

НЕТ — Arizona LLC не подают annual report и не платят ежегодных пошлин (annual reports только у корпораций)

How long does LLC processing take in Arizona?

Non-expedited: 9–11 рабочих дней; expedited: 2–4 рабочих дня (официальная таблица ACC document-processing-times, обновляется еженедельно)

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Arizona?

Expedited +$35 (итого $85); Next Day Service +$100; Same Day Service +$200 (приём до 10:00); 2-Hour Service +$400 (8:00–15:00)

Do you help Russian-speaking truckers?

Yes — TruckerNavi supports clients in Russian, English, and Ukrainian: (315) 871-0833.

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