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• USDOT & FMCSA MOTOR CARRIER MC AUTHORITY
• AUTHORITY REINSTATEMENT
• EXPEDITED OR REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
• BOC-3 PROCESS AGENTS
• IRS EIN NUMBER

DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C quickly and accurately completes and files your motor carrier authority documents and provides follow-up service through to completion.   Most items are electronically filed for speed in getting you what you need, when you need it.    We are available to answer any questions that you may have, you will feel confident in outsourcing all of your DOT Compliance, Authority; Permitting; IRP & IFTA needs to DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C..    It's easy to get started with any of these services, a quick phone call or email is all it takes to begin any of the services listed.

MOTOR CARRIER MC (formerly ICC) AUTHORITY PACKAGE (Common/Contract or Broker)

Includes the required BOC-3 Process Agents! Includes the required UCR Filing for up to 2 units, additional units will be assessed an additional fee!

• Includes UCR Unified Carrier Registration - up to 2 units at this rate (Electronic Filing)
• Includes US DOT # (if needed)
• Includes ICC/MC#
• Includes BOC-3 Designation of Process Agents (Electronic Filing)
• Additionally, we work with your Insurance Company to ensure the proper electronic filings are completed timely.
• Personalized service from start to finish.

Interstate operating authority is required by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) for any motor vehicle or freight broker operating for hire and transporting freight or passengers across state lines. If you're operating (for-hire) outside the state your business is located then you need ICC/MC Interstate Authority. 

The minimum time necessary to obtain your Motor Carrier Certificate (for Common Carriers); Permit (for Contract Carriers) or License (for Brokers) is 20 days, the average time is 21-24 days from the date of filing, taking into consideration that your liability insurance is obtained and filed timely.   This is a federal wait time limit imposed and there is no service that can get it sooner than 20 days.  

DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C. will file your motor carrier authority documents for you as well.

NEW ENTRANT SAFETY AUDIT INFORMATION 

The FMCSA has published a list of 16 "One Strike and You're Out" violations.  This final rule requires new entrants to comply with this regulation effective Feb.17, 2009.  A violation found during the safety audit would result in automatic failure of the new entrant audit. 

No one can afford to lose their authority or to be placed out of service even for a short while. Learn what you need to know to avoid these violations by working with DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C. We will help you with everything you need to know to comply with every federal regulation pertaining to operating commercial vehicles.

New Interstate carriers must pass a safety audit within the first 18 months of beginning operations. DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C. offers a wide variety of DOT Compliance services for you & your company to be in compliance with the FMCSA safety requirements. New carriers may be well intentioned, yet may make mistakes; DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C. is on your side and can assist you in setting up your Safety & Compliance program from the start; or help you in mending your current program.

EXPEDITED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C. can get a copy of your motor carrier authority on the date it becomes active after your mandatory 21 day protest period.  You must have your motor carrier or broker operating certificate in your possession to begin operations.  You will receive a mailed copy from FMCSA usually within a few days of your authority becoming active. 

SAME DAY REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHED CARRIER

DOT Trucking Compliance L.L.C. can obtain a copy of your motor carrier or broker authority that is over 1 year old. This service is completed electronically and typically completed the same day ordered.

US DOT # FORM PREP & FILING

Your US DOT # will be electronically filed and provided to you usually within 1 hour of your order.

• A phone call or email is all it takes to get started with this service.

BOC-3; DESIGNATION OF PROCESS AGENTS

Process Agents act as representatives to forward legal or court documents in any proceeding that might be brought against your company.

• Your BOC-3 is filed electronically.
• BOC-3 is the form used by the FMCSA to list the Process Agents in all applicable states.
• MC/ICC Interstate Authority applicants are required by the FMCSA to have a BOC-3 with current Process Agents in every state traveling through or conducting business.
• Without a BOC-3 on file with the FMCSA, a Certificate of Authority will not be issued.
• A BOC-3 is required after obtaining an MC#. This is an included service in our MC/ICC Authority Package rate. Your filing is done electronically and is in the FMCSA system immediately.

AUTHORITY REINSTATEMENT

• Includes federal reinstatement fee and is filed electronically with FMCSA.
• If your Authority has been granted but been dismissed, inactivated or revoked, we can "reinstate" the authority for you by applying for a reinstatement or undismissal with FMCSA.
• FMCSA accepted reinstatements active typically within 24-48 hours.

FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN/FEI) FORM PREP & E-FILING

Receive your IRS Tax Payer ID Number the same day ordered.

• Federal Employer Identification Number(EIN) is a number by which the IRS identifies taxpayers.
• An individual may use his Social Security Number on many tax forms.
• Anyone who employs others, or is self-employed, is required to have an EIN. 

BIENNIAL (every 2 years) MCS-150 FMCSA E-FILE UPDATE

This collection of information is mandatory for Interstate motor carriers and is required by 49 CFR Part 385 and authorized by 49 U.S.C. 504 (1982& Supp. III 1985). Current listed information is verified and updated as required including:

• Address, Contact Information
• # of Drivers
• # of Vehicles
• Annual Miles Driven