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

Short answer: forming an LLC in Vermont costs $155, 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.

Vermont state fees and timelines (2026)

Item	Details
LLC filing fee (Articles of Organization)	$155 (Articles of Organization, domestic LLC; онлайн-подача без доплаты)
Annual / recurring state fee	$45 ежегодно (annual report, 11 V.S.A. § 4012; срок — в течение 3 месяцев после окончания фискального года, т.е. 1 января–31 марта при календарном годе). Foreign LLC — $170/год
Processing time	Онлайн — «обычно менее 1 рабочего дня» (официальная формулировка SOS на странице LLC)
Expedite options	нет — платной expedite-услуги нет (онлайн и так обрабатывается менее чем за 1 раб. день)
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://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/

Vermont specifics: Пошлины повышены с 1 июля 2025: регистрация $125→$155, annual report $35→$45 (в старых гайдах ещё $125/$35 — устарело). Amendment и reinstatement по $35. Publication requirement нет. Processing time с официальной страницы https://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/business-filings/domestic-formation/llc

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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Vermont trucking startup FAQ

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

State LLC filing: $155 (Articles of Organization, domestic LLC; онлайн-подача без доплаты). 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 Vermont?

$155 (Articles of Organization, domestic LLC; онлайн-подача без доплаты)

Does Vermont require an annual LLC report?

$45 ежегодно (annual report, 11 V.S.A. § 4012; срок — в течение 3 месяцев после окончания фискального года, т.е. 1 января–31 марта при календарном годе). Foreign LLC — $170/год

How long does LLC processing take in Vermont?

Онлайн — «обычно менее 1 рабочего дня» (официальная формулировка SOS на странице LLC)

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Vermont?

нет — платной expedite-услуги нет (онлайн и так обрабатывается менее чем за 1 раб. день)

Do you help Russian-speaking truckers?

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

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