Trucking Solutions
What Does Trucking Company Setup Actually Include?
Most people searching for how to start a trucking company have no idea how many steps are involved. It is not just getting a DOT number and buying a truck. To legally operate as a for-hire carrier hauling freight across state lines, you need all of the following in place before your first load:
LLC Formation
Protects your personal assets from business lawsuits
Business Tax Assistance (Federal Tax ID)
Required by IRS for taxes, banking, and FMCSA filings
USDOT Registration
Your federal ID number required before anything else
MC Authority Filing
Gives you legal permission to haul freight for hire across state lines
BOC-3 Filing
Required to activate your MC authority and designate process agents in every state
UCR Registration
Annual federal requirement for all interstate carriers
IFTA Registration
Tracks and reports fuel tax across multiple states
MCS-150 Filing
FMCSA carrier registration form required to keep your authority active
How We Set Up Your Trucking Company Step by Step
When you work with Elevate Insurance, here is exactly what happens from the moment you reach out to the moment your authority is active and you are ready to haul.
We Talk First
Before we file anything, we ask a few simple questions. Are you hauling intrastate or interstate? What type of freight? Do you already have an LLC? Your answers determine which filings you need and in what order.
LLC and Business Tax Assistance Formation
If you do not have a business entity yet, we form your LLC in your home state. We also file for your federal Business Tax Assistance with the IRS. Your business information must be exactly right on every FMCSA filing that follows.
USDOT Number Registration
We register your USDOT number through the FMCSA Unified Registration System and complete your MCS-150 form. Your DOT number is issued and displayed on your truck.
MC Authority Application
We file your MC authority application with the FMCSA, track the required protest period, and notify you when your authority clears.
BOC-3 Filing
Your BOC-3 designates process agents in every state where you do business. We file it promptly so your MC authority can activate without unnecessary delays.
UCR Registration
Unified Carrier Registration is an annual federal requirement for interstate operators. We enroll you and explain the renewal schedule so your registration stays current.
IFTA Account Setup
If you operate in multiple states, you need an IFTA account to track and report fuel taxes. We set up your account and explain how quarterly filing works.
Built for new and growing carriers
Who Is This Service For?
Our trucking company setup service is built for people in these situations:
If you are not sure whether you need one authority type or all of them, call us at 980-505-8027. We figure that out with you before any paperwork is touched.
CDL Driver Going Independent
Leaving a company carrier to run under your own authority for the first time.
Box Truck Operator
Running last-mile or regional freight who needs USDOT registration and authority.
Hotshot Trucker
Using a pickup and gooseneck trailer to haul commercial freight legally.
Choose your setup package
Trucking Company Setup Packages
Clear options for getting your business registered and ready to operate.
Starter — $999
Best for first-time carriers starting local operations.
- LLC Formation
- Business Tax ID Assistance
- MCS-150 initial filing
- USDOT number (free)
- Basic Compliance Guidance
- Basic Website (without Domain)
Premium — $1,499
Best for carriers ready to operate interstate.
- LLC Formation
- Business Tax ID Assistance
- USDOT number application
- MC# Authority Application
- BOC-3 process agent
- UCR annual registration
- Free Website