Motor Carrier Trucking Authority Checklist
How do I start
These are 2 very important questions and you can use this list to start your trucking company or feel free to download the form below and print it out for your convenience.
- Decide on name and organization (llc, inc, dba, etc.) of company
- Obtain Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Obtain a business license if your state requires this
- NASTC’s New Authority Plus Services program will get you your MC and DOT numbers, BOC-3 filing, and enroll you on our Drug & Alcohol program Research Insurance quotes and decide on provider who will then file the BMC-91
- Pay for your Unified Carrier Registration receipt
- Pay the IRS’ Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290) online
- Once waiting period is exhausted and numbers are in authorized status, set up International Registration Plan (IRP) at your state’s commercial motor vehicle division office to obtain your apportioned plate
- While at DMV, enroll authority in IFTA and get stickers for your vehicles
- Set up Driver Qualification files and begin recordkeeping
How do I start
These are 2 very important questions and you can use this list to start your trucking company or feel free to download the form below and print it out for your convenience.
- Decide on name and organization (llc, inc, dba, etc.) of company
- Obtain Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Obtain a business license if your state requires this
- NASTC’s New Authority Plus Services program will get you your MC and DOT numbers, BOC-3 filing, and enroll you on our Drug & Alcohol program Research Insurance quotes and decide on provider who will then file the BMC-91
- Pay for your Unified Carrier Registration receipt
- Pay the IRS’ Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290) online
- Once waiting period is exhausted and numbers are in authorized status, set up International Registration Plan (IRP) at your state’s commercial motor vehicle division office to obtain your apportioned plate
- While at DMV, enroll authority in IFTA and get stickers for your vehicles
- Set up Driver Qualification files and begin recordkeeping