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When starting out on your own, it can be very complicated to figure out all the regulation, compliance & insurance requirements. At Trucking Insurance Group, we provide solutions to these complications, allowing you to focus on booking loads & enjoying the fruits of your labor. We have a New Venture Guide designed to advise & guide you on the steps it takes to become compliant and obtaining your Operating Authority. Sincerely, we want to see every motor carrier prosper.
New Venture Trucking Insurance
Trucking Insurance Group has crafted a new venture guide to act as a guide and checklist for any new motor carrier or driver. We also provide endless Compliance, Safety and Best Practices & Procedures templates for you to implement into your trucking operations. These templates are necessary as you will face audits. Scoring poorly on these audits can lead to surging insurance premiums, restrictive terms set forth by the carrier, and a big loss of revenue due to being denied loads. The FMCSA can permanently cease operations for your trucking company, making it crucial to abide by their regulations.
Obtaining a DOT & MC Number
To apply for your DOT Number, Please click on the link: (URS) https://portal.fmcsa.dot.gov/UrsRegistrationWizard
You will need to register for the URS (Unified Registration System) to apply for your DOT & MC Number
You will need information about your company such as your EIN, company name, address, etc...
Both DOT & MC Numbers require a fee to obtain.
A video explaining how to register can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQpzP_JnlpQ&t=293s
Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
For Interstate operations, motor carriers must register for the Unified Carrier Registration before operating their vehicle.
Please register using the link: https://www.ucr.gov/
Interstate Operations do NOT need to register with UCR.
The FMCSA requires that you have a process agent in every state that you travel through or do business in.
Every motor carrier must obtain a processing agent for the FMCSA, DOT, Shippers & State Agencies to send documentation to. This ensures you always receive the mail, no matter how many states you might do business in.
Please see FMCSA approved BOC-3 processing agents here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/process-agents
BOC-3 Processing Agent
Vehicle Registration (IRP Plates)
Apportioned plates are for motor carriers that will be operating in more than one state.
You must register every tractor & trailer you own with your home states DMV.
For TX, you register & pay a fee for every vehicle/trailer through TxFLEET which can be found here: https://txfleet.txdmv.gov/Identity/Authentication/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F
New Venture Guide
Step By Step
Insurance & Filings (MCS90 & BMC91-X)
In order to obtain your operating authority, your insurance carrier must file a BMC-91x with the FMCSA, stating you have sufficient insurance coverage to operate in interstate & intrastate commerce.
The MCS90 attaches to your policy as well, triggered by the BMC91-X.
You can NOT do these filings, they can only be obtained by securing auto liability insurance coverage.
International Fuel & Tax Agreement (IFTA)
IFTA mileage reports are required for every motor carrier that is crossing state lines.
It is a tax on fuel imposed by each state for the gas and roads you used while traveling in their state.
You MUST keep track of your mileage and file an IFTA report quarterly.
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Insurance Coverages We Offer
At Trucking Insurance Solutions, we assist trucking companies and haulers of all types, providing them with the best insurance rates along with the necessary compliance advice that comes with owning a trucking company. We firmly believe that experience, knowledge & negotiation is the key to successfully securing insurance coverage. We think outside of the box to craft solutions specific to your transportation operations. Terms are just as important as premium.
The coverages listed above are the main coverages we offer. There are over 30 endorsements we can add to your policy to enhance coverage. Click the button to learn more about specific coverages for your trucking operation, or email our President: Joshua@trucking-insurancesolutions.com
Trucking Insurance Group has also crafted a resource library for our clients and potential insureds. These templates can be used for your trucking operation to ensure compliance, even for large scale operations. These forms are in a general format and will have to be customized as needed by the recipient / user / owner. These forms are not approved or endorsed by any of the insurance companies with which this agency does business. We make no representation regarding the content or accuracy of any of these forms.
Trucking Safety Program
Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Program
Preventative Maintenance
FMCSA Safety Program Planner
Motor Carrier Compliance Checklist
CSA Warning Letter Fact-Sheet
Safety Compliance Fact-Sheet
Safety Rating Fact-Sheet
CSA Program Overview
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
Safety Management System
Trucking & New Venture Resources
Driver Qualification Checklist
Drug & Alcohol Testing
New Entrant Safety Guide
Vehicle Maintenance BASICS
Accident History Form
Bill-of-Lading Checklist
Unsafe Driving BASICS
Safety Planner Fact-Sheet
CSA Cargo BASICS
Vehicle Maintenance Fact-Sheet
Hours-Of-Service Guide
Pre & Post Trip Inspection Form
Driver Safety Score Rating
Driver Safety Performance
Driver Adjudicated Citations
Driver BASICS Safety Guide
Hours-Of-Service FAQ's
SMS Fact Sheet
Driver Fact-Sheet
Driver Warning Letter
Safety Guide For Drivers
Safety Guide For Owners
Trucking Co. Templates
CSA Resources
Helpful Info for Quotes
Name, DOB, CDL Number for ALL drivers
Year, Make, Model, VIN & Value ($)
DOT & EIN Number for your company
For New Ventures (0-2 Years In business)
For Fleets (2+ Yrs In Business)
Name, DOB, CDL Number & Yrs Experience for drivers
Year, Make, Model, VIN & Value ($) for trucks & trailers
Minimum 2 Years of Loss Runs for EACH line of coverage
Minimum 2 Years of IFTA Mileage Reports (8 Quarters)
MVR reports for ALL drivers to be listed on the policy
We are happy to assist you in gathering this information. For us to obtain the best terms and conditions for your policy, we have to truly understand the operation. Understanding your exposures allows us to craft tailored solutions specific to your operations. Let us manage your risk, so you don't have to.
If you would like, fill out one of the respective quote forms and email the application to: Joshua@trucking-insurancesolutions.com
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