Our Hotshot Startup & Compliance Services
We provide DOT & MC authority filing, FMCSA compliance support, insurance preparation, and complete hotshot startup consulting to help you launch your carrier the right way.
DOT Number Application
We handle your DOT Number application accurately and efficiently, ensuring your business is properly registered with the FMCSA. You’ll avoid mistakes, delays, and compliance issues that commonly hold new carriers back. Start your hotshot operation with confidence and full federal recognition.
MC Authority
Our team files your MC Authority the right way, including BOC-3 processing and portal setup. You get step-by-step guidance on insurance timing so your authority activates smoothly. No confusion, no missed filings—just a fast path to hauling freight.
Compliance
We help you stay FMCSA-compliant from day one with support for safety requirements, UCR, driver file setup, and biennial updates. New carriers often struggle with federal regulations—our guidance makes compliance clear, simple, and stress-free. Avoid violations and run your business with peace of mind.
Insurance Prep
We make insurance easy by helping you understand coverage requirements, prepare underwriting information, and avoid common premium-increasing mistakes. You’ll know exactly what insurers expect so your MC activates on time. Get set up with the right coverage the first time.
Startup Consulting
From equipment decisions to business formation and load board strategy, we walk you through every step of launching a profitable hotshot operation. You’ll get personalized guidance based on real industry experience—not generic online advice. Build your business the right way from day one.
Load Board Setup
We set up your load board accounts and show you how to use them effectively so you can start booking freight immediately. Learn how to evaluate loads, negotiate rates, and avoid unprofitable lanes. Build confidence and skill with the platforms that power your revenue.
DOT & MC Authority Filing Done Right
We handle every step of the DOT & MC authority process—including DOT number application, MC authority filing, BOC-3 submission, FMCSA portal setup, and guidance on the exact insurance coverage required for activation.
- DOT Number
- MC Authority
- BOC-3 Filing
- FMCSA Portal
- Insurance Requirements Support
- Activation Guidance
FMCSA Compliance Support
Stay fully compliant with FMCSA regulations without the headaches. From safety audits to compliance updates, we handle the requirements that protect your authority and keep your business running legally and efficiently.
- New Entrant Safety Audit Preparation
- CSA Score Monitoring & Guidance
- Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Setup
- UCR Filing Assistance
- MCS-150 Updates
- Ongoing Compliance Alerts
Insurance Preparation & Carrier Setup
We help you understand what insurance carriers and underwriters look for so your policy gets written and your MC authority can activate on schedule. You’ll know the coverage types you need, what information to prepare, and how to avoid common mistakes that drive premiums up for hotshot startups.
- Coverage Requirements Review
- Underwriting Information Checklist
- Guidance on Liability & Cargo Limits
- Coordination Timing with MC Activation
- Support Before First Load Is Hauled
Hotshot Startup Consulting & Coaching
Beyond filings and paperwork, we help you design a profitable hotshot business from the ground up. From choosing the right truck and trailer to planning your cost-per-mile, workflow, and load board strategy, you get real-world guidance based on experience—not guesswork.
Equipment & Setup Planning
We help you think through truck, trailer, and equipment decisions so you’re set up to haul the right freight safely and profitably.
Business & Cost-Per-Mile Coaching
Understand your operating costs, pricing strategy, and break-even point so you know exactly what you need to charge per mile.
Load Board & Lane Strategy
We walk you through how to use load boards, evaluate lanes, and avoid unprofitable freight that wastes time and fuel.
Compliance & Long-Term Growth Plan
Build a roadmap that keeps you compliant while you grow—from your first load to adding trucks and drivers.
Ready to Launch Your Hotshot Business the Right Way?
Get expert help with DOT & MC authority filing, FMCSA compliance, insurance preparation, and startup planning—all in one place.