Permit services
Trucking permits & registrations
Our in-house permit specialists file and renew the authorities, registrations and tax accounts that keep your trucks legal.
Authority & federal filings
What you need to run under your own name.
USDOT number
Your carrier ID with the FMCSA. Required for interstate commercial vehicles over 10,001 lbs and for many California intrastate carriers. We handle new applications, biennial updates and reactivations.
MC operating authority
Required to haul regulated freight for-hire across state lines. We file the application and coordinate your insurance filings so your authority goes active.
Form 2290 (heavy vehicle use tax)
The IRS return for trucks 55,000 lbs and over. We file your 2290 and get your stamped Schedule 1, which you need for IRP plates.
California intrastate
For carriers running in our home state.
California carrier ID
Identifies motor carriers operating in California, tied to CHP safety programs. We set it up and keep it current.
Motor Carrier Permit
The California DMV permit for commercial carriers operating in the state. Requires proof of insurance and, with employees, workers' comp. We handle applications and annual renewals.
Plates & fuel tax
For trucks that cross state lines.
International Registration Plan
Apportioned plates for trucks crossing state lines, with fees split by miles in each state. We handle applications and renewals.
International Fuel Tax Agreement
One fuel tax license for trucks running in multiple states or provinces. We get your license and decals and help with quarterly returns.
State weight-mile taxes
Extra accounts some states require on top of IFTA.
New Mexico weight distance tax
New Mexico's permit for heavy trucks traveling in the state. We get it set up so you're legal on I-40 and I-10.
Kentucky KYU number
Kentucky's weight distance tax for trucks with a combined license weight over 59,999 lbs. We open your KYU account so you're legal through the state.
Oregon permits
Oregon's weight-mile tax applies to trucks over 26,000 lbs. We set up your account, or get you a temporary pass for a single trip.
New York highway use tax
New York's HUT applies to trucks over 18,000 lbs. We get your HUT certificate and decals and help with your returns.
Connecticut highway use fee
Connecticut's mileage-based fee for trucks 26,000 lbs and over. We register your account so you're legal on I-95 and I-84.
Bonds & business setup
The groundwork behind your authority.
Bond services
Surety bonds required for your authority, licenses and permits. We find the bond, handle the paperwork and keep it renewed.
INC or LLC setup
We form your corporation (Inc.) or LLC, whichever fits your business. Either one separates your personal assets from your trucking company, and we set it up before you apply for authority.
Which permits do you need?
A starting point. Your exact list depends on weight, cargo and where you run, and we'll confirm it for you.
| Operation | Typical requirements |
|---|---|
| Interstate for-hire carrier | USDOT, MC authority, BOC-3, insurance filings, UCR, IRP plates, IFTA |
| California-only for-hire carrier | USDOT, CA carrier ID, MCP, insurance on file |
| Leased owner-operator | Often runs under the carrier's authority; may still need your own IRP and IFTA depending on the lease |
| Trucks 55,000 lbs and over | File Form 2290 each year; the stamped Schedule 1 is needed for IRP plates |
| Routes through New Mexico, Kentucky, Oregon, New York or Connecticut | Add that state's weight-mile account: NM WDT, Kentucky KYU, Oregon weight-mile tax, New York HUT or Connecticut highway use fee |
| Brokers and bonded operations | Surety bond on file with the agency that requires it |
Common questions
Do I need both a USDOT and an MC number?
If you haul regulated freight for-hire across state lines, yes. California-only carriers usually need a USDOT number, CA carrier ID and MCP instead of an MC.
Can you do my permits if I'm insured somewhere else?
Yes. Our permit services are available whether or not we write your insurance, though handling both makes filings faster.
How long do permits take?
It varies by agency. Some, like IFTA and IRP, can take a few weeks, so start early if you're launching a new operation.
Need a permit filed?
Call our permit team and we'll tell you exactly what you need.