DOT & FMCSA Compliance Services
Administrative assistance for trucking businesses navigating USDOT registration, operating authority, and compliance requirements.
USDOT Number Registration
Assistance with obtaining a USDOT number, which is required for commercial vehicles operating in interstate commerce above certain weight thresholds. The USDOT number itself is issued at no charge by the FMCSA — agency service fees are separate.
- Required for most commercial vehicles in interstate commerce
- Issued at no charge by the FMCSA (fmcsa.dot.gov)
- Necessary before applying for operating authority
- Agency service fees are separate from any government process
BOC-3 Process Agent Filing
A BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agents) filing is required by the FMCSA for motor carriers, freight brokers, and freight forwarders applying for operating authority. We coordinate with the process-agent provider on your behalf.
- Required for FMCSA operating authority applicants
- Designates process agents in each state
- Must be filed before authority is granted
- Process-agent and agency service charges may apply
UCR (Unified Carrier Registration)
The Unified Carrier Registration program requires motor carriers, freight brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies operating in interstate commerce to register annually. Fees depend on the registration category and fleet size where applicable.
- Annual registration requirement for interstate operators
- Applies to motor carriers, freight brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies
- Fees depend on registration category and fleet size where applicable
- Government fees apply separately
Licensing & Permit Assistance
Guidance on various permits and licensing requirements that may apply to your trucking operation, including state-specific requirements.
- State permit requirements vary by operation type
- Oversize/overweight permit guidance
- IRP (International Registration Plan) information
- IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) information
FMCSA Record Updates
Assistance updating your FMCSA records including changes to company information, insurance filings, and other required updates.
- Company information updates in FMCSA systems
- Insurance filing coordination
- Address and contact information updates
- Required regulatory record maintenance
Insurance Professionals, LLC is an independent insurance agency and is not affiliated with any government agency including the FMCSA, USDOT, or DMV. Government filing fees may be separate from agency service fees. This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
Starting Your Authority? Getting Back on the Road?
Get help with USDOT registration, operating authority setup or reinstatement, and FMCSA record updates.
Tell us about your operation. We'll review your information, discuss available options, and explain the next steps.
Need to update your MCS-150 / USDOT record?
Look up your current FMCSA record and prepare your update with our step-by-step guide.