Help motor carriers get on the road.
Master FMCSA registration end-to-end — USDOT numbers, MC authority, BOC-3, insurance filings, UCR, IRP/IFTA, drug consortium, and ongoing safety compliance.
20 modules, built like a real career path.
Every module ends with a quiz so you know it stuck. Progress through at your own pace.
Trucking Industry Foundations
How interstate trucking is regulated, who the FMCSA is, and the lifecycle of a motor carrier.
USDOT Number Registration
Apply for a USDOT number and complete the MCS-150 correctly.
MC Authority (Operating Authority)
File for Motor Carrier authority via the Unified Registration System.
BOC-3 & Insurance Filings
Designate process agents and file the required insurance.
UCR Registration
Annual Unified Carrier Registration for interstate motor carriers.
IRP & IFTA
International Registration Plan apportioned plates and IFTA fuel tax.
Drug & Alcohol Program
Set up a DOT-compliant drug & alcohol testing program and Clearinghouse.
Driver Qualification Files & ELDT
Build compliant DQ files and meet Entry-Level Driver Training rules.
Ongoing FMCSA Compliance
Hours of Service, ELDs, IFTA renewals, audits, and SAFER scores.
Hazmat Endorsement & HM-232
Hazardous materials registration, security plans, and placarding.
Oversize, Overweight & Permits
State trip permits, escorts, and superload basics.
Leasing & Lease-On Agreements
Owner-operator leases, trip leases, and 49 CFR 376.
Freight Broker Authority
Form OP-1 broker authority, BMC-84 bond, and broker compliance.
State-Specific Operating Permits
KYU, NM WDT, NY HUT, OR weight-distance permits.
Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
IRS HVUT filing for trucks 55,000 lbs and over.
Accidents, DataQs & DOT Recordable
Post-accident procedures, DOT recordable definition, and DataQ challenges.
DOT Audits & Investigations
New entrant, compliance review, and focused investigations.
Reinstatements & Reactivations
Out-of-service orders, revoked authority, and getting back on the road.
Building Your MC/DOT Practice
Pricing, marketing, and scaling a trucking compliance service.
Certification Prep
Practice exams and a final assessment for MC/DOT registration specialists.
Sample lessons from Trucking Industry Foundations
- FMCSA, DOT & State DOTsWho regulates motor carriers and how the agencies overlap. · 15 min
- Carrier vs Broker vs Freight ForwarderThree very different authorities — and why it matters. · 15 min
- Interstate vs Intrastate OperationsWhen federal authority is required. · 12 min
- For-Hire vs Private CarriersHow the operation type drives registration. · 12 min
- Module QuizTest your foundations. · 10 min