LLC for a trucking company
Owner-operators often form an LLC first, then apply for a USDOT number and operating authority in the company's name.
The order to do it in
Form the LLC, get an EIN, then apply to FMCSA in the LLC's name so you aren't changing the name on your authority later.
What we don't file
We form the company and get the EIN. Your USDOT number, MC authority, BOC-3, insurance filings, UCR and IFTA are separate and go through FMCSA, your insurer and your state.
Questions
Does an LLC replace trucking insurance?
No. Federal rules set minimum coverage for carriers, and an LLC doesn't change them.
We're not a law firm or a tax adviser. This is general information, not advice for your situation.
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