DOT services for new carriers who want a cleaner start
The core filings, registrations, and cleanup work most new carriers need first. Clear pricing, faster turnaround, and fewer bureaucratic faceplants.
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The fastest path from idea to active authority
Most new carriers need the same stack: form the business, get authority live, handle tax and compliance filings, then keep the whole thing from drifting into FMCSA nonsense.
FMCSA records change
Update name, address, authority, or cargo
These tools prepare packets. We never file with FMCSA. When FMCSA charges a fee, payment is hosted Stripe Checkout — card numbers stay on Stripe.
Name / business name change
Prepare the name-change packet; hosted Checkout when FMCSA charges
Address change
Prepare a free address-update packet; we never file with FMCSA
Authority reinstatement
$85
Prepare the reinstatement packet; hosted Checkout when FMCSA charges
Authority revocation
Prepare a free revocation packet; we never file with FMCSA
Cargo / commodity change
Prepare a free cargo / commodity packet; we never file with FMCSA
LLC Formation
Form your trucking LLC the right way — for free. We handle name checks, articles of organization, EIN filing, and operating agreement templates. You only pay the state filing fee.
What's Included
- Business name availability check
- Articles of organization filing
- EIN registration with the IRS
- Operating agreement template
BOC-3 Filing
Designate process agents in all 50 states plus Washington D.C. Required by FMCSA before your operating authority can be activated. Filed same day.
What's Included
- All 50 states + D.C. coverage
- Same-day electronic filing
- Blanket agent designation
- Confirmation documentation
UCR Registration
Annual Unified Carrier Registration filed on your behalf. We track deadlines and ensure you're never out of compliance.
What's Included
- Annual UCR filing
- Deadline reminders
- Compliance verification
- Multi-year available
MCS-150 Updates
Biennial MCS-150 updates and change filings. Keep your FMCSA record accurate and avoid penalties.
What's Included
- Biennial update filing
- Address/info change filings
- SAFER system verification
- Reminder service
BIPD Limit Change Request
Generate and submit the FMCSA insurance limit change PDF for qualifying carriers moving to non-commercial vehicles under 10,001 lbs.
What's Included
- USDOT lookup and prefill
- FMCSA-ready PDF letter
- Carrier signer certification
- Submission email with attachment
Drug & Alcohol Program
Enroll in a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing consortium. Includes random testing pool, pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing.
What's Included
- Consortium enrollment
- Random testing pool
- Pre-employment testing
- Supervisor training materials
EIN Registration
Get your Employer Identification Number from the IRS. Required for your trucking business tax filings and bank accounts.
What's Included
- IRS EIN application
- Same-day processing
- SS-4 form preparation
- Digital confirmation letter
Form 2290 (HVUT) Filing
E-file IRS Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax and get your stamped Schedule 1 back fast. Required annually for trucks 55,000+ lbs.
What's Included
- IRS e-filing of Form 2290
- Stamped Schedule 1 returned fast
- Auto tax calculation by weight
- Multi-vehicle filing support
IRP Registration — Apportioned Plates
Register your commercial vehicles for interstate travel with a single apportioned plate valid in all IRP jurisdictions. We handle fee calculations, paperwork, and filing with your base state.
What's Included
- Apportioned fee calculation
- Application preparation & filing
- Cab card & plate issuance
- New registrations & renewals
Compliance Monitoring
Ongoing compliance monitoring and alerts. We watch your FMCSA record and notify you before deadlines hit.
What's Included
- FMCSA record monitoring
- Deadline alerts & reminders
- Compliance score tracking
- Audit preparation support
Carrier Website
Get a professional trucking company website in minutes. Auto-populated from your FMCSA data with contact form, load requests, and safety info. Free on motorcarrier.ai or $9/mo for a custom domain.
What's Included
- Auto-populated from FMCSA data
- Contact form & load request form
- Responsive mobile-ready design
- Free subdomain or $9/mo custom domain
AI Compliance Assistant
Ask our AI anything about DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, or trucking compliance. Available 24/7 with instant answers.
What's Included
- 24/7 availability
- DOT regulation lookups
- Plain-English explanations
- Personalized to your carrier type
Carrier Data API
Look up official warehouse carrier records by USDOT. Identity, authority, insurance on-file values, and safety counts — no invented ISS, BASIC percentiles, or risk scores.
What's Included
- 1,000 metered USDOT lookups
- Official identity and authority snapshot
- Insurance filings and on-file amounts
- Safety counts and official FMCSA dates only