ATTENTION:

If you are planning to start a new trucking business or if you already have one, and you need help with any of the filing services listed above, please do not hesitate to call our office. Just complete the Form(s) on the Insurance Services & Forms tab and hit submit or call one of our agents in our office for an over the phone quote or assistance.

 

For Your Information:

What is a DOT Number?

It is a number that identify each company that operates commercial vehicles transporting passangers or hauling cargo on interstate or intrastate commerce.This is a requirement and it is used for monitoring your company about safety, audits, compliance, reviews, crashes, investigations & inspections. It has to be updated every two years or every time you make a change like adding new units or changing your operations.

 

What is an MC#?

The Motor Carrier number is a number that allows carrier to cross State lines, used for the goverment to track carriers through the system. That number is registered on the data base of the Motor Carrier Safety Administration and it contains you license and inurance information.

 

What is a BOC-3?

It is a form that designates a process agent to represent the carrier, broker or freight forwarder on any procedure against the carrier that involve filing of court papers. This form is required to complete the Motor Carrier process activation.-Electronically Filed with the FMCSA-You will be notified via email the same day the payment is processed.

 

What is the UCR Filing?

Unified Carrier Registration or UCR needs to be filed annually before January 1, the registration and fees depend on the number of units that operates interstate.

 

What is the KY Number?

If you operate on the state of Kentucky as private carrier or for hire and your tractor and trailer once loaded exceed the 60,000 pounds on GVW, then you are required to apply for a tax number, and also to file quarterly reports. You need to have an active MC authority and current UCR filing in order to apply for this number.

 

What is the IFTA Report?

(International Fuel Tax Agreement) is required for truck/tractor Trailer that when uploaded the GVW exceeds 26,000 pounds. Each carrier must have an IFTA Permit and Decal displayed on each unit. Once you received the IFTA license you are requested to file the report every 3 months. The fees due depends on your report.