We handle your complete FMCSA new authority application for a $199 service fee, plus the $300 FMCSA government filing fee — $499 total. BOC-3 guidance included. 100% acceptance guaranteed.
Full FMCSA filing + BOC-3 guidance
$299
one-time
Full FMCSA filing + BOC-3 guidance
$299
one-time
When the FMCSA issues your MC number, the certificate doesn't just hit your inbox. It saves to a free dashboard at fasttruckingcompliance.com alongside any other filing you keep with us - one place to pull docs whenever a broker, factor, or insurance underwriter asks.
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Simple Process
Apply today. Start moving freight in weeks, not months.
Share your business details — name, EIN, address, operation type. We review for FMCSA compliance before filing.
We submit your complete application, pay the $300 government fee, and guide you through BOC-3 and insurance setup.
FMCSA runs its mandatory 21-day vetting window and activates your authority 3-6 weeks after submission. Hit the road legal.
FMCSA Requirement
Under 49 USC §13902, every for-hire motor carrier, freight broker, and freight forwarder must have active FMCSA operating authority before hauling freight or brokering loads across state lines.
Why FastAuthority
Other filing services upcharge for every little thing on top of the $300 FMCSA government fee everyone pays. We charge a flat $199 service fee — so your total is $499, disclosed up front.
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Owner-operators and brokers who launched with FastAuthority
“Got my MC number in under 5 weeks. They handled the whole FMCSA mess for me, including BOC-3. Would have taken me months on my own.”
Marcus T. · Owner-Operator, TX
“I was intimidated by the broker authority process. FastAuthority walked me through the surety bond and had my MC-B filed within a day.”
Jennifer R. · Freight Broker, GA
“$199 service + $300 FMCSA fee, disclosed up front. No surprises. Other services wanted $700+ on top of the FMCSA fee and kept adding junk charges. This was night and day.”
Carlos M. · New Motor Carrier, AZ
FastAuthority is a professional FMCSA operating authority filing service that prepares and submits OP-1 applications on behalf of new motor carriers, freight brokers, and freight forwarders. FMCSA operating authority is required under 49 USC §13902 before any for-hire carrier can haul freight or broker loads across state lines.
Operating authority is federal FMCSA registration — commonly called an MC number or MC authority — that every for-hire motor carrier, freight broker, and freight forwarder is required to obtain under 49 USC §13902before hauling or brokering freight across state lines. The FMCSA issues a unique MC number that appears on SAFER once the authority is active. Without it, a carrier's USDOT record reads “NOT AUTHORIZED” and interstate operation is illegal.
To get an MC number, file an OP-1 application with the FMCSA, pay the $300 federal filing fee, designate a BOC-3 process agent (FastBOC3 handles the BOC-3 for $50), and put at least $750,000 of public liability insurance on file via a BMC-91 or BMC-91X. FastAuthority prepares and submits the full OP-1 for a flat $199 service fee, collects the $300 FMCSA fee at checkout, and remits it on your behalf so the federal clock starts the same day.
FMCSA operating authority costs $300 in government fees, plus whatever service fee the filer charges. FastAuthority is a flat $199 service fee, disclosed up front — $499 total out the door— with BOC-3 and insurance guidance included. Competitors typically charge $499–$799 on top of the same $300 FMCSA fee, and most add per-line upsells for BOC-3, guarantee coverage, or expedited review. There are no per-state fees for operating authority and no annual renewal on the authority itself; FMCSA requires biennial MCS-150 updates to keep the underlying USDOT record active.
FMCSA authority takes 3 to 6 weeks from OP-1 submission to an active MC number. The FMCSA runs a mandatory 21-day vetting and protest window under 49 CFR §365.109, plus internal processing time that varies with load on the Licensing & Insurance system. FastAuthority submits your application within 24 hours of receiving your information so the federal clock starts right away; we then coordinate BOC-3 and insurance in parallel so the authority flips ACTIVE the moment the vetting window closes.
A revoked MC number means the carrier can no longer legally haul interstate for hire; the USDOT record flips to “NOT AUTHORIZED” on SAFER and shippers, brokers, and load boards will refuse the load. Revocation is usually triggered by a lapsed insurance filing (BMC-91/91X), an overdue UCR, or a missing BOC-3. Reinstatement requires filing the appropriate FMCSA form plus a reinstatement fee; our sister service FastReinstatementFiling handles that end-to-end.
FAQ
Straight answers. No compliance jargon.
Operating authority is federal FMCSA registration — an MC number — required before motor carriers or freight brokers can haul or broker freight across state lines. It is issued under 49 USC §13902 and shown on the FMCSA SAFER system once active.
File an OP-1 application with the FMCSA, pay the $300 government fee, and designate a BOC-3 process agent. FastAuthority prepares and submits the full OP-1 for a $299 service fee, collects the $300 FMCSA fee at checkout, and remits it on your behalf so your MC number activates after the mandatory 21-day vetting window.
Operating authority costs $300 in FMCSA government fees, plus whatever service fee the filer charges. FastAuthority is a flat $299 service fee — $599 total out the door — with BOC-3 and insurance guidance included and no upsell trick pricing. Competitors typically charge $499–$799 on top of the same $300 FMCSA fee.
FMCSA runs a mandatory 21-day vetting and protest window plus internal processing. Total time from OP-1 submission to active MC number is typically 3 to 6 weeks. FastAuthority submits within 24 hours of receiving your information, so the federal clock starts right away.
A revoked MC number means you cannot legally haul interstate for hire and your USDOT shows "NOT AUTHORIZED" on SAFER. Reinstatement requires filing Form MCSA-5889 (for overdue UCR) or a new insurance/BOC-3 filing, plus a $300 FMCSA reinstatement fee. Our sister service FastReinstatementFiling handles that flow.
Yes. A BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agents) is required by 49 CFR §366 before the FMCSA will activate operating authority. FastAuthority guides you through BOC-3 filing as part of your authority package so nothing falls through the cracks.
Not at all. Most new carriers do not have a USDOT number yet — it is part of what FastAuthority applies for. The application gathers your business details, and we file for your USDOT and MC number together. You will receive both by email.
FMCSA requires at least $750,000 in public liability insurance (higher for hazmat) plus a BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing from your insurer. FastAuthority does not sell insurance, but guides you to a compliant carrier and walks you through getting your BMC-91 on file — a required step for authority activation.
Yes. Any carrier can file an OP-1 directly at fmcsa.dot.gov for the $300 government fee. FastAuthority exists for carriers who want a professional to prepare the forms, catch errors before submission, handle the BOC-3 designation, and back it with a 100% acceptance guarantee.
Yes. The $299 service fee applies to motor carrier authority (MC), freight broker authority (MC-B), and freight forwarder authority (FF) equally. All three file the same OP-1 and pay the same $300 FMCSA fee ($599 total). Brokers also need a $75,000 BMC-84 or BMC-85 surety bond, which FastAuthority can help source.
FastAuthority guarantees 100% acceptance. If your application is not accepted for any reason we can correct, we re-file immediately at no additional cost. If it still cannot be approved, you get a full refund of the $299 service fee.
Yes. Once your authority is issued, you will need UCR registration, Form 2290 HVUT (for vehicles over 55,000 lbs), and ongoing compliance filings. FastAuthority partners with sister services — FastUCR, Fast2290, and FastBOC3 — for everything you need after launch.
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