Apply For Trucking Authority with TLP Freight

You want the correct authority to run. We guide you through the process. Get your MC number and USDOT registration without guesswork

What You Get

We handle every step so you can focus on operations.

  • Full support to apply for trucking authority, including MC number setup and USDOT registration.
  • Streamlined form filing. We help you complete the MC number application with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
  • Online filing options through the URS system for first-time applicants.
  • Step-by-step guide to the FMCSA USDOT registration process — get your USDOT number if you don’t already have one.
  • Assistance with BOC-3, insurance filings and all required elements for authority approval.
  • Clear timelines and transparent fees.

Why It Matters

You must have proper registration to operate legally across state lines.

  • Your USDOT number lets regulators track your safety and compliance history.
  • Your MC number gives you the authority to haul freight for hire in interstate commerce. 
  • Mistakes and delays cost time and money. We reduce risk and get you moving faster.

How It Works

  1. You provide your company details, truck count, business structure and preferred operations.
  2. We review your needs and determine whether you need USDOT registration, MC number application or both.
  3. We prepare and file your registration via the FMCSA system.
  4. We monitor status and assist until you receive your authority certificate.
  5. We link you to related services like safety, compliance, accounting and dispatch support.
Start My Authority Setup

Establishing and maintaining your Motor Carrier (MC) operating authority is the essential first step and ongoing requirement for legally operating a commercial trucking business across state lines. The process involves navigating complex Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, managing numerous filings, and ensuring continuous compliance – tasks that can be overwhelming and divert focus from your core operations.

Let us handle the complexities.

Our dedicated MC Services team specializes in guiding trucking businesses like yours through every stage of obtaining and managing your operating authority. We streamline the entire process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, so you can get on the road faster and operate with peace of mind.

Our MC Services Include:

  • New Authority Setup: Comprehensive assistance with obtaining your MC Number, DOT Number, and activating your authority.
  • Required Filings: Expert handling of essential registrations like the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) and BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agents) filing.
  • Compliance Guidance: Clear explanations of insurance requirements and other regulatory necessities to ensure you meet all federal standards from day one.
  • Authority Maintenance: Support with updates, reinstatements, and ongoing compliance checks to keep your authority active and in good standing.
  • Troubleshooting & Support: Assistance in resolving issues that may arise with your operating authority status.

Benefits of Using Our MC Services:

  • Save Time & Reduce Hassle: We manage the paperwork and bureaucratic hurdles, freeing up your valuable time.
  • Ensure Accuracy & Avoid Errors: Prevent costly mistakes and delays caused by incorrect or incomplete filings.
  • Accelerate Your Launch: Our efficient process helps you obtain your authority and start operating sooner.
  • Maintain Compliance Effortlessly: We help you stay on top of renewals and regulatory changes, avoiding potential fines or interruptions to your business.
  • Focus on Your Business: Concentrate on hauling loads and growing your operation, knowing your foundational compliance is expertly handled.

Your Partner in Compliance from the Start

Securing and maintaining your MC Authority is non-negotiable. Partnering with us means entrusting this critical function to experts who understand the intricacies of FMCSA regulations. We lay the groundwork for your compliant operation, allowing you to focus on what you do best – running your trucking business.

FAQs

What is MC authority and why do I need it?

MC authority allows trucking companies and freight brokers to operate legally across state lines. You need it to transport regulated freight or provide brokerage services.

Can you help me get a USDOT and MC number?

Yes. We handle the USDOT and MC number application process, including filing FMCSA forms, submitting your DOT application, and guiding you through authority registration.

Can you reinstate my MC or USDOT number?

Yes. If your authority is inactive or revoked, we assist with FMCSA reinstatement, MC number reactivation, USDOT number reinstatement, and compliance filings.

Do you help with broker authority?

Absolutely. We handle freight broker authority applications, FMCSA broker authority packages, and filing requirements for new brokers.

Do you offer support with DOT audits and compliance?

Yes. We assist with DOT audit preparation, record-keeping checklists, safety compliance, and FMCSA online filings to keep your authority active and compliant.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact TLP Freight today. We’ll walk you through the MC number application and USDOT registration process. Get your authority and start hauling with confidence.

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