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

Short answer: forming an LLC in Hawaii costs $50.00, 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.

Hawaii state fees and timelines (2026)

Item	Details
LLC filing fee (Articles of Organization)	$50.00 (Articles of Organization, Form LLC-1) + $1.00 State Archives fee = $51 итого
Annual / recurring state fee	Annual Report ежегодно: $15.00 бумага / $12.50 онлайн (оплата в квартал, соответствующий кварталу регистрации; просрочка +$10/год)
Processing time	~3-5 рабочих дней (стандартная обработка)
Expedite options	Expedited review +$25.00 (~1-2 дня). ВАЖНО: в новом онлайн-портале BREG (запущен 06.07.2026) expedited временно недоступен
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 compiled July 2026 (verify on the official site before filing). Official source: https://cca.hawaii.gov/breg/

Hawaii specifics: В HI нет Secretary of State — регистрацией занимается DCCA Business Registration Division (BREG). Пошлины невозвратные. Для трак-компании дополнительно обязательна General Excise Tax (GET) лицензия ($20, tax.hawaii.gov) — GET 4%+ на выручку. Нет franchise tax. Annual report привязан не к дате, а к кварталу регистрации

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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Hawaii trucking startup FAQ

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

State LLC filing: $50.00 (Articles of Organization, Form LLC-1) + $1.00 State Archives fee = $51 итого. 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 Hawaii?

$50.00 (Articles of Organization, Form LLC-1) + $1.00 State Archives fee = $51 итого

Does Hawaii require an annual LLC report?

Annual Report ежегодно: $15.00 бумага / $12.50 онлайн (оплата в квартал, соответствующий кварталу регистрации; просрочка +$10/год)

How long does LLC processing take in Hawaii?

~3-5 рабочих дней (стандартная обработка)

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Hawaii?

Expedited review +$25.00 (~1-2 дня). ВАЖНО: в новом онлайн-портале BREG (запущен 06.07.2026) expedited временно недоступен

Do you help Russian-speaking truckers?

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

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