Establish Your Business Entity
Legal Business Structure: Decide on the legal structure for your transportation business, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, etc. Legal Business Structure: Decide on the legal structure for your transportation business, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, etc. Employer Identification Number (EIN): Obtain an EIN from the IRS for tax purposes.
Obtain Necessary Licenses and Permits
Get Licenses and Permits: Determine and acquire the licenses and permits required to operate your transportation business legally. MC Number: Obtain or update your MC (Motor Carrier) Number. USDOT Number: Obtain or update your USDOT (United States Department of Transportation) Number. BOC-3 Filing: File the BOC-3 form to designate process agents for your business. UCR (Unified Carrier Registration): Register your business with the UCR program for interstate carriers. IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement): Register for IFTA and pay the associated state fees for reporting fuel usage across jurisdictions.
Secure Business Insurance
Get Business Insurance: Obtain appropriate insurance coverage for your transportation business to protect against liabilities and risks.
Carrier Ultimate Authority Package
Carrier Ultimate Authority: Opt for our comprehensive package designed to assist carriers in starting their businesses with confidence.
Services Included: Our package includes assistance from Transportation Advisors, application completion by phone, assistance tailored to your needs (from one truck to one hundred), and a free quote for detailed service requirements.
Additional Compliance and State Permits
Compliance Add-on: Enroll in essential compliance programs such as Drug and Alcohol testing, DOT Pre-employment Test, and Driver Qualification File management.
State Permit Add-on: Obtain state-specific permits such as KYU (Kentucky), NY HUT (New York Highway Use Tax), and others as needed.
Begin Your Transportation Journey
Get Started: With our guidance and support, embark on your journey as a transportation business owner with confidence and peace of mind.
