Start Your Trucking Company With Us

The first step is deciding your business structure: Sole Proprietor, LLC, Partnership, or Corporation. We always recommend consulting with your accountant or attorney. Light Freight can assist you with filing your paperwork with the state and getting your company officially registered.

Next, you’ll need an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Depending on your business setup, you may use your Social Security Number or opt for an EIN for tax purposes. Light Freight can help file your EIN with the IRS and ensure everything is in place.

To get your USDOT Number, you’ll need to file the MCS-150 form — your official registration with the FMCSA. This form must be updated every two years to stay compliant. Let Light Freight handle it for you.

Before you can haul loads across state lines, you’ll need an MC Number (Motor Carrier Authority). This process involves more than just the MCS-150 form — and Light Freight can help you save time, avoid mistakes, and handle all the paperwork accurately.

All for-hire motor carriers, freight brokers, and freight forwarders must file a BOC-3 with the FMCSA. This form assigns a process agent in each state who can receive legal documents on your behalf. Light Freight ensures this form is filed correctly and on time.

Carriers are required to carry Liability and Cargo insurance. Light Freight recommends:

• $1,000,000 in liability coverage
• $100,000 in cargo coverage

To avoid delays in activating your MC Number, we recommend securing your insurance around Week 2 or 3 after filing. Delaying beyond 60 days can result in dismissal of your application.

Anyone operating commercial motor vehicles across state lines must register with the UCR program. This includes motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. Light Freight can coordinate your UCR filing quickly and easily.