MC authority setup gets you a USDOT number and interstate operating authority from FMCSA, plus the insurance, process agent and state filings that make it active. Rich Hauler's setup service is $250; FMCSA charges its own fee of $300 per operating authority.
Registration now runs through Motus
Since May 2026, FMCSA registration runs through its new system, Motus, which replaced the old Unified Registration System and FMCSA Portal. You sign in with a Login.gov account and verify your identity, then manage your USDOT number and authority from one dashboard. We walk you through the new process step by step.
What's included
- USDOT number and operating authority application in Motus
- BOC-3 process agent filing, arranged through a filing agent
- UCR registration for the current year
- Guidance on insurance minimums and getting your insurer to file proof with FMCSA
- State permits guidance for the states you plan to run
- A checklist for drug and alcohol testing, Clearinghouse, ELD, IFTA and IRP
How the process works
- We collect your business details: legal name, EIN, address and equipment
- You create and verify your Login.gov account, which FMCSA requires
- We prepare your Motus application and you pay the $300 FMCSA fee
- Your insurer files proof of insurance and your BOC-3 is filed
- FMCSA reviews your application, and your authority becomes active
What it costs in total
| Item | Paid to | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Setup service | Rich Hauler | $250 |
| Operating authority fee | FMCSA | $300 per authority |
| BOC-3 filing | Process agent | Varies by agent |
| UCR | UCR program | Based on fleet size |
| Insurance | Your insurer | Quoted by insurer |
Once you're active, see dispatch for new authorities to get your first loads booked.