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

Short answer: forming an LLC in Indiana costs $95 онлайн через INBiz, 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.

Indiana state fees and timelines (2026)

Item	Details
LLC filing fee (Articles of Organization)	$95 онлайн через INBiz (+ ~$2 processing fee) / $100 бумага (Articles of Organization, State Form 49459)
Annual / recurring state fee	Business Entity Report раз в 2 года: $32 онлайн (INBiz) / $50 бумага. Первый отчёт — через 2 года после регистрации, дедлайн — конец месяца-годовщины
Processing time	Онлайн ~1 рабочий день; почта ~5-7 рабочих дней
Expedite options	нет — формального expedite-сервиса Индиана не предлагает; онлайн-филинг через INBiz и так обрабатывается ~за сутки
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://www.in.gov/sos/business/

Indiana specifics: Неподача BER → administrative dissolution; reinstatement требует tax clearance от Department of Revenue (4-6 недель). 90% бумажных форм отклоняются из-за ошибок заполнения — INBiz онлайн надёжнее и дешевле (официальное заявление SOS). Нет franchise tax

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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Indiana trucking startup FAQ

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

State LLC filing: $95 онлайн через INBiz (+ ~$2 processing fee) / $100 бумага (Articles of Organization, State Form 49459). 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 Indiana?

$95 онлайн через INBiz (+ ~$2 processing fee) / $100 бумага (Articles of Organization, State Form 49459)

Does Indiana require an annual LLC report?

Business Entity Report раз в 2 года: $32 онлайн (INBiz) / $50 бумага. Первый отчёт — через 2 года после регистрации, дедлайн — конец месяца-годовщины

How long does LLC processing take in Indiana?

Онлайн ~1 рабочий день; почта ~5-7 рабочих дней

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Indiana?

нет — формального expedite-сервиса Индиана не предлагает; онлайн-филинг через INBiz и так обрабатывается ~за сутки

Do you help Russian-speaking truckers?

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

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