Start Your Trucking Company the Right Way: New Authority Launch Package

 

Getting your authority is only the first step. New carriers also need a business structure, tax accounts, fuel tax, highway use tax, registrations, permits, and books that won't become a mess by tax time. Miss one and you can face delays, fines, or a failed audit.

 

We have been helping truckers with exactly this since 2009, and I grew up around a family trucking company. The New Authority Launch Package puts it all in one place, with one person who knows what's next.

 

 

 

 

What's included

 

• Business setup: LLC formation and business structure guidance (LLC, and whether an S-corp election may fit later)

 

• EIN Number: Apply for new tax ID number

 

• DOT number: USDOT registration

 

• MC operating authority: Application for operating authority, when your operation requires it

 

• UCR: Annual Unified Carrier Registration

 

• Form 2290: Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax filing and Schedule 1

 

• IFTA: IFTA setup

 

• Permits: State truck permits and registrations

 

• Bookkeeping: A simple system for tracking income and expenses

 

• Tax planning kickoff: A short planning session on quarterly estimates and deductions so you don't get a surprise next April

 

• Audit readiness: A checklist of the records a New Entrant Safety Audit may ask for

 

 

 

What you'll also need

 

Starting a carrier involves steps that aren't always part of a package, such as commercial insurance, the BOC-3 process agent filing, and a drug and alcohol testing program. We'll walk you through what applies to you and where to get it. Government filing fees are separate from our service fee.

 

 

 

How it works

 

• Free 15-minute call. Tell us about your plans.

 

• Custom checklist and quote. You'll see exactly what you need and what it costs.

 

• We file and set up. Send documents securely through the client portal or via email.

 

• You start hauling. We stay available for bookkeeping, IFTA, and taxes as you grow.

 

 

 

Common mistakes new owner-operators make

 

• Starting without a business structure or separate bank account, which mixes personal and business money
• Missing the first Form 2290 or IFTA deadline
• Not tracking fuel and mileage from day one
• Waiting until tax time to organize a year of receipts
• Underestimating quarterly tax payments
• Not preparing for the New Entrant Safety Audit

 

 

 

FAQs

 

 

How long does it take to get my authority?
Processing times depend on FMCSA and other agencies and vary. We'll give you a realistic timeline when we review your situation.

 

Do I need an LLC to get a DOT or MC number?
Not always, but many new carriers choose an LLC for liability protection. We'll explain the trade-offs for your situation.

 

I already have my DOT and MC. Can you still help?
Yes. We can handle IFTA, 2290, UCR, permits, bookkeeping, and taxes without the setup steps.

 

Do I have to live near Manassas?
No. Everything is virtual, and we work with truckers nationwide.

 

How much does it cost?
Call or email for a free review and a clear up front quote.

 

Ready to launch?

Talk to Raj about your new trucking company. You'll get a clear plan, a clear price, and someone who's done this before.