Trucking Division
FMCSA & DOT Compliance for Carriers and Owner-Operators
From your first USDOT number to ongoing Clearinghouse and IFTA management, BKS Agency handles the federal filings that keep your authority active and your trucks on the road.
Trucking Compliance Services
Each filing below has its own dedicated page covering what it is, who needs it, the requirements checklist, and typical timeline.
USDOT Registration
A USDOT number is the foundational identifier the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses to track a company's safety record, inspections, and compliance history.
View requirementsMC Authority Setup
Motor Carrier (MC) Authority is the operating authority required for companies that transport regulated goods or passengers for hire in interstate commerce.
View requirementsBOC-3 Filing
A BOC-3 filing designates process agents in every state where your carrier operates, satisfying FMCSA's legal service requirement before operating authority is granted.
View requirementsUCR Registration
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is an annual federal program requiring interstate carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to register and pay fees based on fleet size.
View requirementsIRP Registration
The International Registration Plan (IRP) allows commercial vehicles to register once in a base jurisdiction and operate across member states and provinces under apportioned plates.
View requirementsIFTA Setup & Filing
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) simplifies fuel tax reporting for carriers operating in multiple member jurisdictions through a single quarterly return.
View requirementsClearinghouse Setup
The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is a mandatory database that tracks CDL driver drug and alcohol program violations, and employers must register and query it on a defined schedule.
View requirementsDriver Qualification Files
A Driver Qualification File (DQF) is the FMCSA-required record set that documents a driver's eligibility to operate a commercial motor vehicle, maintained for the duration of employment.
View requirementsCompliance Consulting
Compliance Consulting keeps a carrier's federal filings, safety scores, and driver files current between registrations, reducing the risk of violations, fines, or an out-of-service order.
View requirementsOur Trucking Compliance Process
The same process applies whether you need one filing or ongoing fleet-wide compliance support.
Compliance Review
We assess your current USDOT status, fleet size, and operating states.
Filing Plan
We map out exactly which filings apply and in what order they need to happen.
Submission
Filings are prepared and submitted to FMCSA and state agencies on your behalf.
Confirmation
We verify approvals and provide documentation for your records.
Ongoing Monitoring
Recurring filings (IFTA, UCR, Clearinghouse queries) are calendared going forward.
Request a Compliance Review
Tell us your fleet size and operating states, and we'll tell you exactly which filings apply to your business.