New DOT & MC Authority Setup
Complete new-authority package: DOT number, MC number, BOC-3, UCR — done right the first time.
one-time
$650
+ FMCSA filing fees ($300 for MC, $80 for DOT)
Getting a new trucking company operating requires a coordinated set of federal filings: MCS-150 for the DOT number, OP-1 for MC operating authority, BOC-3 for process agent designation, UCR for annual registration, and insurance certificates (BMC-91 or BMC-84) filed directly with FMCSA. Miss one step and your authority can be delayed by weeks. Our $650 flat package handles all of the above, coordinates with your insurance agent, and monitors FMCSA's 21-day protest period until your authority is active. This price does NOT include FMCSA's own filing fees ($300 for MC, $80 for DOT) — those are collected separately at time of filing.
Who needs this
New trucking companies applying for operating authority for the first time. Also companies reinstating a previously revoked authority (see Reinstatement service).
What's included
- ✓MCS-150 filing (DOT number registration)
- ✓OP-1 filing (MC operating authority application)
- ✓BOC-3 blanket process agent designation
- ✓UCR registration for current year
- ✓Coordination with your insurance provider for BMC-91/BMC-84 filing
- ✓Monitoring FMCSA 21-day protest period
- ✓Final authority activation confirmation
- ✓Post-setup compliance briefing
Timeline
21-30 days total (mostly FMCSA's mandatory 21-day protest period — our work is done in the first 3-5 days)
Frequently asked questions
What's the total cost including FMCSA fees?
$650 (our service) + $300 (MC application) + $80 (DOT registration if brand new) + first year UCR (usually $37-$111 depending on fleet size) + insurance premium (varies). Budget $1,100-$1,500 total for a small owner-operator startup.
Do I need insurance before filing?
You need insurance BEFORE your authority activates — meaning during the 21-day protest period. We coordinate the BMC-91/BMC-84 filing with your agent so timing lines up.
How soon can I start hauling?
Not until FMCSA marks your authority 'Active' — usually day 21-30 after filing. Anyone claiming they can get you 'authority in 3 days' is misleading you.