Need guidance to set up for hire trucking company?

1. You should always discuss your new business venture with your CPA and/or attorney. Once you are ready, you or your representative can register your company with the Secretary of State and IRS.
2. Register and activate your company with FMCSA at fmcsa.dot.gov/registration
3. Request Form BOC-3 filling by your Process Agent. You can select one from fmcsa.dot.gov/process-agents
4. Complete UCR Registration at https://www.ucr.gov/
5. Apply for IFTA license and decals if any of the following applies:
   • Any vehicle with two axles and a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds
   • A vehicle of any weight with three or more axles
   • A vehicle over 26,000 pounds
6. Register with Drug Testing and FMCSA Clearinghouse, see additional information at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
7. Purchase insurance required for your line of work.