Starting a New Trucking Company Checklist

With more and more people ordering products online, there’s never been a better time to start your own trucking company.

Starting a new trucking company can be a bit more complicated than many first-time entrepreneurs expect. Properly setting up and complying with state and federal regulations is mission-critical for your trucking business’ success. You’ll also want to ensure your new business is properly registered and insured within the state and federal jurisdictions where you plan to operate. By following the steps in our free checklist, you’ll learn how to start a trucking company off on the right foot.

What’s Inside?

  • Business filing requirements for new trucking companies
  • DOT and FMCSA registration requirements
  • Insurance requirements for trucking businesses
  • Fuel tax requirements
  • State and Federal compliance regulations
  • Plus more

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I’ve had nothing but great experiences with TCS.
Everyone I’ve been in contact with have been so helpful and knowledgable. I also want to say that Brittany in the IFTA department was amazing. She was able to answer all my questions and was willing to take the time to dumb things down for me a bit. She’s a rockstar. Highly recommend TCS for all compliance needs!
Brandi S
Brandi S
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TCS has been awesome!
Started my transport business this year & I can truly say that if it wasn’t for this company & staff, I wouldn’t have made it through the DOT/MC process with any hair on my head!
Jane Y
Jane Y
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Decided to work with TCS to ensure we stay compliant
We started our small company almost 3 years ago and decided to work with Transportation Compliance to ensure we stay compliant in our respective area. We have had good communication and a positive experience thus far!
Jane Y
Jane Y
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They are thorough, patient, and very detailed
If you are stressed to the max and overwhelmed with the whole process of getting your DOT, MC, and LLC taken care of I strongly suggest you go with Transportation Compliance Services!

They are thorough, patient, and very detailed and the best part they are not pushy at all! They give you the facts of what is needed and let you decide what services they can help you with…James, Sara, and Ryan have all been a huge help to me and continue to have my back. So if you are wanting to make sure you are in compliance and stay in compliance give Transportation Compliance Services a call…you will not be disappointed!

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Kay B
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We love their service
We love their service. They are very competent and follow through to the fullest. We recommend them totally. They relieve our stress for compliance to the DOT.
Kay B
Kay B
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The awareness to stay ahead of any setbacks would have been overwhelming
I’m a new Owner Operator and getting organized and ready to present myself as a business owner with the awareness to stay ahead of any setbacks would have been overwhelming if the team from TCS had not taken the reigns for me.
Jack H
Jack H
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I would recommend them to anyone looking for help with DOT issues
TCS handled my issues and walked me through the steps and so forth. I would recommend them to anyone looking for help with DOT issues and so on.
Anthony C
Anthony C
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The company is a one stop service for USDOT, LLC, and other legal matters
Transportation Compliance Services is the best because their employees I spoke to (3 of them) knew their jobs flawlessly. I am very impressed. It also tells me that the management is top of the line because the employees are very professional.

The company is a one stop service for USDOT, LLC, and other legal matters needed for a business. The best phone call I made, and they got me up and running. Thank you.

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Lizette T
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I am so happy my husband and I chose TCS
I am so happy my husband and I chose TCS to assist us in getting our business started. Our Compliance Specialist was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. She made it a smooth process. It was such a pleasure working with her.
Jonathan K
Jonathan K
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I recommend them to anyone starting a business
Very helpful and they get things done in a short amount of time. I recommend them to any one starting a business.
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