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

Short answer: forming an LLC in Delaware costs $110, 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.

Delaware state fees and timelines (2026)

Item	Details
LLC filing fee (Articles of Organization)	$110 (Certificate of Formation, domestic LLC; действует с 1 августа 2024)
Annual / recurring state fee	$300/год Annual Tax (franchise tax) — до 1 июня каждого года; annual report для LLC НЕ подаётся. Просрочка: штраф $200 + 1.5%/мес проценты
Processing time	Стандартно ~2-4 недели в зависимости от загрузки (официально сроки не гарантируются); большинство подают с expedite
Expedite options	24-Hour $50; Same Day $100; 2-Hour (Priority 2) $500; 1-Hour (Priority 1) $1,000 — за документ
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://corp.delaware.gov

Delaware specifics: Суммы из официального Corporate Fee Schedule (Division of Corporations, rev. Aug 2024) + corp.delaware.gov/frtax (annual tax $300). Обязателен Delaware registered agent (~$50-150/год у коммерческих провайдеров). Certified copy $50. Для nonresident-тракера реальная годовая нагрузка = $300 tax + registered agent.

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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Delaware trucking startup FAQ

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

State LLC filing: $110 (Certificate of Formation, domestic LLC; действует с 1 августа 2024). 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 Delaware?

$110 (Certificate of Formation, domestic LLC; действует с 1 августа 2024)

Does Delaware require an annual LLC report?

$300/год Annual Tax (franchise tax) — до 1 июня каждого года; annual report для LLC НЕ подаётся. Просрочка: штраф $200 + 1.5%/мес проценты

How long does LLC processing take in Delaware?

Стандартно ~2-4 недели в зависимости от загрузки (официально сроки не гарантируются); большинство подают с expedite

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Delaware?

24-Hour $50; Same Day $100; 2-Hour (Priority 2) $500; 1-Hour (Priority 1) $1,000 — за документ

Do you help Russian-speaking truckers?

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

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