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

Short answer: forming an LLC in Utah costs $59, 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.

Utah state fees and timelines (2026)

Item	Details
LLC filing fee (Articles of Organization)	$59 (Certificate of Organization; подача онлайн через businessregistration.utah.gov, UtahID)
Annual / recurring state fee	$18 ежегодно (Annual Report/Renewal в месяц годовщины регистрации; +$10 late fee после 30-дневного грейс-периода)
Processing time	Онлайн ~1–3 раб. дня (вторичные данные)
Expedite options	$75 expedited processing (~1–2 раб. дня) — вторичный источник
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://commerce.utah.gov/corporations/

Utah specifics: Официальный fee schedule PDF (commerce.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/currentfees.pdf) закрыт Cloudflare-челленджем — цифры не удалось снять с официалки напрямую. $59/$18 подтверждены сходимостью 4+ свежих вторичных источников (LLCUniversity со ссылкой на FY2026 Fee Schedule действ. с 01.07.2025, VentureSmarter, Commenda, BizReport Jul 2026). Northwest Registered Agent показывает устаревшие $54/$20 — не использовать. Reinstatement $59, foreign LLC $59. Franchise tax нет.

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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Utah trucking startup FAQ

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

State LLC filing: $59 (Certificate of Organization; подача онлайн через businessregistration.utah.gov, UtahID). 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 Utah?

$59 (Certificate of Organization; подача онлайн через businessregistration.utah.gov, UtahID)

Does Utah require an annual LLC report?

$18 ежегодно (Annual Report/Renewal в месяц годовщины регистрации; +$10 late fee после 30-дневного грейс-периода)

How long does LLC processing take in Utah?

Онлайн ~1–3 раб. дня (вторичные данные)

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Utah?

$75 expedited processing (~1–2 раб. дня) — вторичный источник

Do you help Russian-speaking truckers?

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

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