# Fast Truck Authority

> Professional FMCSA operating authority filing service. FastTruckAuthority prepares and submits new MC number applications for motor carriers, freight brokers, and freight forwarders under 49 USC §13902, filed through Motus: USDOT Registration System (motus.dot.gov), which replaced the legacy URS front door on May 14, 2026. $199 flat service fee plus the $300 FMCSA government filing fee ($499 total), with 100% acceptance guarantee. FMCSA estimates 20-25 business days of processing for new applicants, with the BOC-3 and insurance filings due within 20 days of the FMCSA Register notice (49 CFR §365.109T) — total time from submission to active MC number is typically 3 to 6 weeks.

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Operating authority — also called "MC number," "MC authority," "DOT authority," "trucking authority," or "OP-1 application" — is required before a for-hire carrier can haul freight across state lines. The FMCSA filing fee is $300 (paid to the U.S. Treasury). Applications are filed through Motus: USDOT Registration System (motus.dot.gov), FMCSA's registration front door since May 14, 2026. FMCSA publishes accepted applications in the FMCSA Register as a preliminary grant of authority; protests are due within 10 days of the notice (49 CFR §365.203T) and the BOC-3 and insurance filings within 20 days (49 CFR §365.109T). FMCSA estimates 20-25 business days of processing for new applicants; total time from submission to active MC number is typically 3 to 6 weeks. FastTruckAuthority submits the application within 24 hours and coordinates BOC-3, insurance (BMC-91 / BMC-91X), and MCS-150 so the grant is never waiting on a missing filing.

## Entity

- Name: FastTruckAuthority (Fast Truck Authority)
- URL: https://www.fasttruckauthority.com
- Operator: Fast Filing Group LLC (Florida)
- Parent brand: Fast Trucking Compliance (https://fasttruckingcompliance.com)
- Founder: Korey Sharp-Paar
- Contact: support@fasttruckauthority.com · +1-239-526-8733 (24/7)
- Regulatory scope: FMCSA 49 USC §13902, 49 CFR §365.109T, 49 CFR §366, 49 CFR §387

## Pricing

- Service fee: $199 flat, one-time per new authority application.
- FMCSA government filing fee: $300 (collected at checkout and remitted to FMCSA).
- Total out-the-door: $499. No per-state fees, no annual renewal on the authority itself.
- Typical competitor pricing: $150–$800 service fee on top of the same $300 FMCSA fee. Budget filers cluster in the $150–$300 range; full-service brokers and bundled packages run $499–$800.
- Price valid until: 2027-12-31.

## Key Differentiators

- Flat $199 service fee with no upsell trick pricing.
- Full application submitted within 24 hours of signup.
- BOC-3 process-agent designation guidance included.
- Insurance (BMC-91 / BMC-91X) coordination guidance included.
- 100% acceptance guarantee — re-file free, full refund if unresolvable.
- Supports all three FMCSA authority types: motor carrier (MC), freight broker (MC-B), freight forwarder (FF).

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com): apply for a new MC number with guided intake
- [Autoridad MC en español](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/es): Spanish-language landing page for the operating-authority service
- [About](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/about): operator bio, credentials, and corporate info
- [Wizard](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/wizard): multi-step new authority application wizard
- [State Directory](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states): per-state operating authority pages
- [Compliance Guides](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides): in-depth FMCSA operating-authority guides
- [FAQ](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq): voice-search catalog of common MC authority questions
- [Comparisons](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs): side-by-side MC vs DOT, broker vs carrier, for-hire vs private
- [Glossary](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/glossary): plain-English FMCSA authority/registration term definitions
- [Start-Up by State](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up): how to start a trucking company in each state
- [Best MC Authority Services](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/best-mc-authority-services): buyer's guide to authority filing providers
- [Cost of MC Number](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/cost-of-mc-number): full cost breakdown for operating authority
- [Texas Start-Up](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/texas): Texas-specific new authority checklist
- [California Start-Up](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/california): California new carrier package (CA# + MCP)
- [Florida Start-Up](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/florida): Florida new authority
- [Georgia Start-Up](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/georgia): Georgia new authority
- [Texas Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/texas): Texas operating authority page
- [California Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/california): California operating authority page
- [Florida Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/florida): Florida operating authority page
- [Illinois Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/illinois): Illinois operating authority page
- [Ohio Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/ohio): Ohio operating authority page
- [Terms of Service](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/privacy)
- [Refund Policy](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/refund)

## All Guides (22)

- [Hot Shot Trucking Operating Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/operating-authority-for-hot-shot-trucking): Hot shot trucking across state lines for hire needs a USDOT number and MC authority under 49 USC §13902 - even a non-CDL setup. The CDL is a separate rule.
- [What Is FMCSA Operating Authority?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/what-is-fmcsa-operating-authority): Learn what FMCSA operating authority is, when an MC number is required, and how the MC, MC-B, and MC-FF authority classes differ under 49 USC §13902.
- [How to Apply for FMCSA Operating Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/how-to-apply-for-operating-authority): Step-by-step walkthrough of applying for FMCSA operating authority through Motus (motus.dot.gov), the $300 fee, FMCSA review, and the BOC-3 filing.
- [Operating Authority Cost in 2026](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/operating-authority-cost): Complete cost breakdown of FMCSA operating authority in 2026: $300 FMCSA filing fee, service fees, BOC-3, insurance, UCR, and bond.
- [MC Number vs USDOT Number](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/mc-number-vs-usdot-number): Clear breakdown of how an MC number differs from a USDOT number. One is a free federal identifier; the other is a paid operating-authority license.
- [Do I Need Operating Authority?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/do-i-need-operating-authority): Quick guide to figure out if your operation needs FMCSA operating authority. Covers interstate for-hire, private-carrier exemption.
- [How Long Does Operating Authority Take?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/how-long-does-operating-authority-take): Expect 3-6 weeks from submission to an active MC number: FMCSA's 20-25 business-day processing estimate plus the 20-day deadline for BOC-3 and insurance.
- [Broker Authority vs Motor Carrier Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/broker-authority-vs-motor-carrier-authority): Broker authority and motor carrier authority are separate FMCSA filings with separate fees, separate bonds (BMC-84 vs BMC-91 primary liability).
- [Freight Forwarder Authority Explained](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/freight-forwarder-authority-explained): Freight forwarders need MC-FF authority - distinct from broker (MC-B) or motor carrier (MC) authority. File on OP-1(FF) under 49 USC §13903; $300 fee.
- [Why FMCSA Rejects MC Applications](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/mc-application-rejection-reasons): FMCSA rejects OP-1 applications for predictable reasons: name mismatches, missing BOC-3, late insurance, P.O. box addresses, and EIN errors.
- [Operating Authority for HHG Movers](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/operating-authority-for-household-goods): Household goods (HHG) authority is separate from regular property authority. HHG carriers file under 49 CFR §365.403, post BMC-84.
- [7 Mistakes That Delay Your MC Number](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/common-operating-authority-mistakes): Avoid the costly OP-1 filing mistakes that stall new motor carriers: name mismatches, wrong authority type, late BOC-3, insurance gaps, and more.
- [FMCSA Motus Registration System Explained](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/fmcsa-motus-registration-system): FMCSA replaced its legacy registration systems with Motus on May 14, 2026. How to apply for an MC number in Motus, what changed from URS, and what stayed.
- [How to Pass the New Entrant Safety Audit](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/new-entrant-safety-audit): Every new motor carrier gets an FMCSA safety audit within its first 12 months. What auditors check, the 16 automatic-failure violations, and how to pass.
- [What to Do After You Get Your MC Number](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/after-you-get-your-mc-number): Your MC number is active - now what? The compliance checklist new carriers must finish: UCR, IRP and IFTA, Form 2290 HVUT, the Clearinghouse, and MCS-150.
- [Box Truck Operating Authority Explained](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/operating-authority-for-box-trucks): There is no separate box truck authority. A for-hire interstate box-truck carrier files the same MC authority as any property carrier - even a non-CDL 26-footer.
- [Cargo & Sprinter Van Authority Guide](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/operating-authority-for-cargo-and-sprinter-vans): Cargo and Sprinter vans hauling freight for hire across state lines need a USDOT number and MC operating authority under 49 USC §13902 - there is no light-vehicle exemption.
- [How to Reinstate a Revoked MC Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/how-to-reinstate-mc-authority): Reinstating a revoked MC/FF/MX authority costs $80 and needs active insurance, a BOC-3, and an active USDOT number on file. The step-by-step recovery process.
- [How to Cancel or Revoke MC Authority (Form OCE-46)](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/how-to-voluntarily-revoke-mc-authority): How to voluntarily revoke your FMCSA operating authority on Form OCE-46, inactivate the USDOT number via MCS-150, and how it differs from FMCSA revocation.
- [What Is the FMCSA OP-1 Form?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/what-is-the-op-1-form): The FMCSA OP-1 form is the Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority. First-time applicants do not file it - they register through Motus.
- [How to Get Freight Broker Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/how-to-get-freight-broker-authority): How to get freight broker authority: file Form OP-1 (there is no separate OP-2 broker form), pay the $300 FMCSA fee, and post a $75,000 BMC-84 bond.
- [How to Get Passenger Carrier Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/guides/how-to-get-passenger-carrier-authority): How to get FMCSA passenger carrier authority: the OP-1(P) application, the $300 fee, and the much higher §387.33T insurance minimums ($5M / $1.5M).

## FAQ Pages (25)

Each page answers one question directly (short answer + regulation-cited deep dive).

- [Do I need an MC number or just a USDOT number?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/do-i-need-mc-or-dot-number)
- [How long does an MC application take?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/how-long-mc-application-take)
- [Do freight brokers need an MC number or USDOT number?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/do-brokers-need-mc-or-dot)
- [What causes an MC application to fail?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/what-makes-mc-application-fail)
- [How much does it cost to get MC authority?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/how-much-does-mc-authority-cost)
- [How long does MC authority take to activate?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/how-long-does-mc-authority-take)
- [Do I need MC authority or just a USDOT number?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/do-i-need-mc-authority-or-just-dot-number)
- [Can I be my own process agent on the BOC-3?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/can-i-be-my-own-process-agent)
- [How long does it take to get an MC number?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/how-long-to-get-mc-number)
- [What is the BIPD filing for FMCSA authority?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/what-is-bipd-filing)
- [Can a carrier hold multiple MC numbers?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/can-i-have-multiple-mc-numbers)
- [Do I need both a USDOT and an MC number?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/do-i-need-dot-and-mc)
- [What is the FMCSA new-entrant safety audit?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/what-is-new-entrant-audit)
- [When does my MC number activate?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/when-does-mc-activate)
- [Why was my MC number revoked?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/why-was-my-mc-revoked)
- [How do I add passenger authority to an existing MC?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/how-do-i-add-passenger-to-mc)
- [How much BIPD insurance is required for an MC?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/how-much-is-bipd-required)
- [What is the difference between a process agent (BOC-3) and a BMC-91 filing?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/what-is-process-agent-vs-bmc-91)
- [Can I have both an MC and an MX number?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/can-i-have-mc-and-mx)
- [Do I need passenger authority for charter, shuttle, or limo work?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/do-i-need-passenger-authority)
- [What is the difference between a broker MC and a carrier MC?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/what-is-broker-mc-vs-carrier-mc)
- [How long is the grace period if BIPD insurance lapses?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/how-long-bipd-grace-period)
- [What is blanket BIPD insurance for motor carriers?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/what-is-blanket-bipd)
- [Do I need cargo insurance for a broker MC?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/do-i-need-cargo-insurance-for-broker-mc)
- [What causes FMCSA to revoke an MC number?](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/faq/what-causes-mc-revocation)

## Comparison Pages (8)

- [MC Number vs DOT Number](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/mc-number-vs-dot-number): A USDOT number is the FMCSA carrier identifier under 49 CFR §390.19T. An MC number is operating authority under 49 USC §13902.
- [DOT Number vs MC Number vs MX Number](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/dot-vs-mc-vs-mx): USDOT is the carrier-existence ID, MC is operating authority for US and Canadian carriers, and MX is the Mexican cross-border equivalent.
- [Common Carrier MC vs Broker MC](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/common-carrier-vs-broker-mc): A common-carrier MC physically transports freight; a broker MC arranges transportation between shippers and carriers without owning equipment.
- [Common Carrier vs Contract Carrier](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/common-carrier-vs-contract-carrier): Common carriers hold out to the public under published tariffs; contract carriers haul under privately negotiated contracts. Both file OP-1.
- [Contract Carrier vs Private Fleet](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/contract-carrier-vs-private-fleet): A contract-carrier MC hauls for compensation under shipper contracts; a private fleet hauls only its own freight — USDOT required, MC not.
- [For-Hire vs Private Authority](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/for-hire-vs-private-authority): For-hire carriers haul for compensation and need MC authority under 49 USC §13902. Private carriers move only their own freight — USDOT only.
- [MC Without DOT vs MC With DOT](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/mc-without-dot-vs-mc-with-dot): You cannot have an MC without a USDOT — the OP-1 requires a USDOT first. The MC is the operating-authority overlay on the §390.19T carrier ID.
- [URS vs Legacy OP-1 Application](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/vs/urs-vs-legacy-application): URS (Unified Registration System) was the FMCSA portal that issued USDOT and MC together from 2017 until Motus (motus.dot.gov) replaced it on May 14, 2026.

## Per-State Operating Authority Pages (51)

FMCSA operating authority is a single federal filing covering all 50 states plus D.C.; each page carries state-specific freight and regulatory context.

- [Operating Authority in Alabama](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/alabama)
- [Operating Authority in Alaska](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/alaska)
- [Operating Authority in Arizona](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/arizona)
- [Operating Authority in Arkansas](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/arkansas)
- [Operating Authority in California](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/california)
- [Operating Authority in Colorado](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/colorado)
- [Operating Authority in Connecticut](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/connecticut)
- [Operating Authority in Delaware](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/delaware)
- [Operating Authority in Florida](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/florida)
- [Operating Authority in Georgia](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/georgia)
- [Operating Authority in Hawaii](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/hawaii)
- [Operating Authority in Idaho](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/idaho)
- [Operating Authority in Illinois](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/illinois)
- [Operating Authority in Indiana](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/indiana)
- [Operating Authority in Iowa](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/iowa)
- [Operating Authority in Kansas](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/kansas)
- [Operating Authority in Kentucky](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/kentucky)
- [Operating Authority in Louisiana](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/louisiana)
- [Operating Authority in Maine](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/maine)
- [Operating Authority in Maryland](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/maryland)
- [Operating Authority in Massachusetts](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/massachusetts)
- [Operating Authority in Michigan](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/michigan)
- [Operating Authority in Minnesota](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/minnesota)
- [Operating Authority in Mississippi](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/mississippi)
- [Operating Authority in Missouri](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/missouri)
- [Operating Authority in Montana](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/montana)
- [Operating Authority in Nebraska](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/nebraska)
- [Operating Authority in Nevada](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/nevada)
- [Operating Authority in New Hampshire](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/new-hampshire)
- [Operating Authority in New Jersey](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/new-jersey)
- [Operating Authority in New Mexico](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/new-mexico)
- [Operating Authority in New York](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/new-york)
- [Operating Authority in North Carolina](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/north-carolina)
- [Operating Authority in North Dakota](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/north-dakota)
- [Operating Authority in Ohio](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/ohio)
- [Operating Authority in Oklahoma](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/oklahoma)
- [Operating Authority in Oregon](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/oregon)
- [Operating Authority in Pennsylvania](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/pennsylvania)
- [Operating Authority in Rhode Island](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/rhode-island)
- [Operating Authority in South Carolina](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/south-carolina)
- [Operating Authority in South Dakota](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/south-dakota)
- [Operating Authority in Tennessee](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/tennessee)
- [Operating Authority in Texas](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/texas)
- [Operating Authority in Utah](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/utah)
- [Operating Authority in Vermont](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/vermont)
- [Operating Authority in Virginia](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/virginia)
- [Operating Authority in Washington](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/washington)
- [Operating Authority in West Virginia](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/west-virginia)
- [Operating Authority in Wisconsin](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/wisconsin)
- [Operating Authority in Wyoming](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/wyoming)
- [Operating Authority in Washington, D.C.](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/states/washington-dc)

## Start-Up by State Pages (51)

Per-state checklists for starting a trucking company - entity formation, USDOT/MC registration, state-level registrations, and insurance.

- [Start a Trucking Business in Alabama](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/alabama)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Alaska](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/alaska)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Arizona](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/arizona)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Arkansas](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/arkansas)
- [Start a Trucking Business in California](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/california)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Colorado](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/colorado)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Connecticut](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/connecticut)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Delaware](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/delaware)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Florida](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/florida)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Georgia](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/georgia)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Hawaii](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/hawaii)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Idaho](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/idaho)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Illinois](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/illinois)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Indiana](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/indiana)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Iowa](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/iowa)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Kansas](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/kansas)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Kentucky](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/kentucky)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Louisiana](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/louisiana)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Maine](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/maine)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Maryland](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/maryland)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Massachusetts](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/massachusetts)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Michigan](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/michigan)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Minnesota](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/minnesota)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Mississippi](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/mississippi)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Missouri](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/missouri)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Montana](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/montana)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Nebraska](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/nebraska)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Nevada](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/nevada)
- [Start a Trucking Business in New Hampshire](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/new-hampshire)
- [Start a Trucking Business in New Jersey](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/new-jersey)
- [Start a Trucking Business in New Mexico](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/new-mexico)
- [Start a Trucking Business in New York](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/new-york)
- [Start a Trucking Business in North Carolina](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/north-carolina)
- [Start a Trucking Business in North Dakota](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/north-dakota)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Ohio](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/ohio)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Oklahoma](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/oklahoma)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Oregon](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/oregon)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Pennsylvania](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/pennsylvania)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Rhode Island](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/rhode-island)
- [Start a Trucking Business in South Carolina](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/south-carolina)
- [Start a Trucking Business in South Dakota](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/south-dakota)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Tennessee](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/tennessee)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Texas](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/texas)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Utah](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/utah)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Vermont](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/vermont)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Virginia](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/virginia)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Washington](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/washington)
- [Start a Trucking Business in West Virginia](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/west-virginia)
- [Start a Trucking Business in Wisconsin](https://www.fasttruckauthority.com/start-up/wisconsin)
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## FAQ Highlights

- What is operating authority (MC number)? Federal FMCSA registration under 49 USC §13902 allowing motor carriers and freight brokers to operate for hire in interstate commerce. An MC number is issued and shown on SAFER once the authority is active.
- How do I get an MC number? File an operating-authority application with the FMCSA through Motus (motus.dot.gov), pay the $300 government fee, and designate a BOC-3 process agent. FastTruckAuthority prepares and submits the full application for a $199 service fee.
- How much does operating authority cost? $300 FMCSA government fee plus whatever service fee the filer charges. FastTruckAuthority is $199 flat — $499 total out the door.
- How long does it take to get my MC number? 3 to 6 weeks from submission to active MC number (FMCSA estimates 20-25 business days of processing for new applicants, plus the parallel BOC-3 and insurance filings).
- What happens if my FMCSA authority gets revoked? A revoked MC number means you cannot legally haul interstate for hire. Reinstatement requires filing the appropriate FMCSA form (MCSA-5889, the reinstatement request form, or a new insurance/BOC-3 filing) plus the FMCSA reinstatement fee.
- Do I need a BOC-3 to activate authority? Yes — required under 49 CFR §366 before FMCSA activates operating authority. BOC-3 filing is coordinated as part of the authority package.
- What insurance do I need? At least $750,000 in public liability insurance (higher for hazmat) and a BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing from the insurer.
- Can freight brokers and forwarders use this service? Yes. The $199 service fee applies to motor carrier authority (MC), freight broker authority (MC-B), and freight forwarder authority (FF) equally. Brokers also need a $75,000 BMC-84 or BMC-85 surety bond.
- Can I apply for operating authority myself? Yes. Any carrier can file directly through Motus at motus.dot.gov for the $300 government fee. FastTruckAuthority exists for carriers who want a professional filing with a 100% acceptance guarantee.
- I don't have a USDOT number yet. Is that a problem? Not at all. USDOT is filed simultaneously with the MC number; both arrive by email.
- What if my application is rejected? 100% acceptance guarantee — re-file free, full refund if unresolvable.

## Legal Reference

- 49 USC §13902 — Registration of Motor Carriers (operating authority)
- 49 CFR §365.109T — FMCSA application review; BOC-3 and insurance due within 20 days of the FMCSA Register notice
- 49 CFR §365.203T — protests due within 10 days of the FMCSA Register notice
- 49 CFR §366 — BOC-3 Process Agent (required for authority activation)
- 49 CFR §387 — Financial Responsibility (BMC-91/91X minimums)

## Disclaimer

FastTruckAuthority is a private third-party filing service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the FMCSA or any government agency. All pricing, filing times, and coverage details reflect the state of the service at the time this file was generated. For live pricing and availability, refer to the canonical pages linked above.

## Contact

- Phone (24/7): (239) 526-8733
- Email: support@fasttruckauthority.com