Both truckers and trucking companies sit with a litany of paperwork they must fill out, file, and pay for to cover mandatory fees. Whether you are a trucker or an employer, trying to keep track of your annual motor carrier permits requires in-depth knowledge about how to file and receive acceptance punctually. That’s the only way to operate within the standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), but it can be a hassle when you already have a truckload of work to manage in the meantime.
With Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filings, you can file for these permits to maintain your Operating Authority and any motor carrier licenses you possess. We make the process easy with an intuitive online interface that allows you to conveniently input the needed information, pay, and continue with business as usual.
Learn more about which permits you can file with our expert assistance below.
Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filing’s services allow you to apply for the following annual DOT permits: BOC-3, MCS-150, and UCR.
You’ll need to have this information ready as you apply for trucking permits:
The information needed may vary depending on the permit.
All three of these permits ensure that all parties involved within the carrier have the knowledge and qualifications necessary to safely operate or dispatch these vehicles. And you must reapply for most permits annually to maintain legal status for your carrier or trucking operation.
The BOC-3, also known as the Designation of Agents for Service of Process, elects a process agent to handle legal documents for transportation companies. All new companies must file this federal-level filing. Including the following:
You must fully file and submit your information within 90 days following the receipt of your Operating Authority. If you make company-wide changes, and name or ownership shifts, you must file the application again.
File your BOC-3 through Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filings.
The Motor Carrier Information Report (MCS-150) maintains your Operating Authority. You must file for this permit every other year for the FMCSA to track your standing within the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Program.
When you file, the FMCSA uses the information provided on your annual motor carrier permits to calculate your overall safety score. The CSA then ranks your safety performance as a motor carrier against the standards set by Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICS).
Some of the measured data points include:
This process ensures on-road safety and vehicle compliance to protect truckers and the people with whom they share the road. It can also allow fleet managers to update pertinent statistics.
File your MCS-150 through Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filings.
The UCR permit is part of the Unified Carrier Registration program. It ensures that vehicle operators have their information logged into a streamlined database. If you are a driver or you own a company that participates in travel at a national level, you must submit the UCR by December 31st of every year.
Anyone can begin the filing process as early as October 1st. But all carriers must complete this filing regardless of what they carry or the fleet size. Of the 50 states, 41 participate in the Unified Carrier Registration program, with the following nine states excluded:
Even if you operate out of one of the non-participating states above, you should file for a UCR for drivers crossing state lines.
File your UCR through Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filings and contact us for any UCR reduction of fees!
Most permits are legally required for carriers and drivers to operate their fleets. If you don’t file punctually, you could incur penalties, such as:
These penalties dismantle business operations, so timely submission is key.
Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filings can make the filing process much easier for applicants. Once you click on the link associated with the desired permit, you’ll navigate to a page with our brief rundown of each permit. We want to ensure site users understand the following:
We also list either the definitive costs or the cost range upfront so that every applicant knows what they’ll pay for our services. Select the appropriate filing, read its synopsis, and continue by filling out the requested information as prompted.
Federal Motor Carrier Authority Filings makes maintaining motor carrier licenses effortless. Live Chat Agents are also available to answer any additional questions you may have. If you want to file for annual motor carrier permits at any time or place, choose us for a streamlined, cost-effective filing experience on the above permits here.