New Trucking Startup - Set up DOT/MC Number | Compliance Navigation Specialists

Skip to content

888.260.9448
info@cnsprotects.com
151 Koser Rd, Lititz, PA 17543

Search

Company
OUR COMPANY

We are a team of DOT Compliance and Licensing Professionals helping trucking and transportation companies remain safe, compliant, and profitable.

About us

Management Team

Careers

Partners

Our Regions

Who is CNS?

CNS or Compliance Navigation Specialists is DOT Compliance company that assists trucking and transportation companies remain DOT Compliant. We are part of a network of companies, CNS Companies, specializing in services related to the transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, education and medical industries.

CNS Companies

CNS Insurance

CNS Driver Training Center

CNS Occupational Medicine

CNS Licensing

CNS Learning Hub

About us

Management Team

Careers

Partners

Our Regions
DOT Compliance Programs
DOT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
What program is right for your company?

Not all companies are built and operated the same, which is why you need a Proactive Safety Management® program customized to your commercial trucking company, helping you meet all the DOT Compliance and Licensing requirements.

PSM® Custom Program

PSM® Motor Carrier Program

PSM® DOT Essentials Program

PSM® Short-Haul/Construction Program

PSM® Safety Director Program

PSM® Non-CDL Program

PSM® Freight Broker Program

PSM® CUSTOM PROGRAM >>>

This PSM® Program allows you to choose only the services you need at a lower price.

PSM® MOTOR CARRIER PROGRAM >>>

A full-scale DOT Compliance Program managing a carrier’s safety, compliance, licensing etc.

PSM® DOT ESSENTIALS PROGRAM >>>

A DOT Compliance Program that meets the 6 Basic DOT Compliance Regulations.

PSM® SHORT-HAUL/CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM >>>

A full-scale program designed for private carriers that do not haul for-hire.

PSM® SAFETY DIRECTOR PROGRAM >>>

Our most comprehensive program operates as your company’s Safety Director.

PSM® NON-CDL PROGRAM >>>

A full-scale program managing safety, compliance, and licensing for companies that do not employ CDL drivers.

PSM® Freight Broker Program >>>

This program helps brokers monitor carrier risk and strengthen carrier onboarding.

What program is right for your company?

PSM DOT Essentials Program

PSM Motor Carrier Program

PSM Non-CDL Program

PSM Safety Director Program

PSM Short-Haul/Construction Program

PSM Custom Program
DOT Compliance
DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES

AUDIT SERVICES

Our DOT Audit Services cover a number of different types of DOT Audits that new and existing carriers will be subject to.

DataQ

DOT Audit Representation

IFTA Audits

IRP Audits

Mock DOT Audit

New Entrant Audit

Safety Rating Upgrade

DRIVER SERVICES

Our DOT Driver Services help trucking companies and carriers to stay compliant as they grow and hire more drivers.

Company Policies and Handbook

DOT Physical

DOT SAP Program

Driver File Management

DOT Training

Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing

Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)

New Hires

VEHICLE SERVICES

Our DOT Vehicle Services focus on ensuring your vehicles are compliant with DOT Regulations, which is just as important as your drivers.

Vehicle Maintenance

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

ELD Management

Fleet Technology Solutions Powered by Pedigree Technologies

Fuel Card Powered by CNS & Fuelman Network

SPECIAL CARRIERS

Our DOT Services for Special Carriers focus on companies outside of the typical motor carrier, like HAZMAT, Passenger and Bus Carriers.

HAZMAT Carriers

Passenger and Bus Carriers

Our Family of Companies

CNS is part of a group of companies that offer other necessary services for the trucking and transportation industry, such as Commercial Trucking Insurance, CDL Training, Online Training Course, and even Healthcare.

CNS Companies

CNS Insurance

CNS Driver Training Center

CNS Occupational Medicine

CNS Online Courses

AUDIT SERVICES

DataQ

DOT Audit Representation

IFTA Audits

IRP Audits

Mock DOT Audit

New Entrant Audit

Safety Rating Upgrade

DRIVER SERVICES

Company Policies and Handbook

DOT Physicals

DOT SAP Program

Driver File Management

DOT Training

Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing

Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)

New Hires

VEHICLE SERVICES

Vehicle Maintenance

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

ELD Management

SPECIAL CARRIERS

HAZMAT Carriers

Passenger and Bus Carriers
DOT Licensing
DOT LICENSING SERVICES

Our DOT Licensing Services will cover you whether you are an existing company or just starting a trucking company. Our DOT Licensing Specialists can help you get up and running and in days with your DOT number, MC Authority, EIN, UCR, IFTA, 2290 HVUT, Fuel Taxes and can even set you up to get your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with CNS Driver Training Center.

COMPANY START-UP

Our DOT Licensing Specialists will help you with every aspect of starting a trucking company. All you need to do is choose a name for your trucking company.

Sole Proprietorship

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

S-Corp

C-Corp

Trucking Startup

AUTHORITY SETUP

You will need to ensure your DOT Number, MC Authority, Vehicle Registration, etc. is all set up properly when you start your trucking business.

DOT Number

Fuel Tax Permitting

Motor Carrier Number (Operating Authority)

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

Vehicle Registration

AUTHORITY FILING AND RENEWALS

Our Licensing Specialists can help with all aspects of filing and renewing licenses, fuel taxes, etc.

2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)

Fuel Tax/IFTA

Licensing and Permitting

MCS-150

Our Family of Companies

CNS is part of a group of companies that offer other necessary services for the trucking and transportation industry, such as Commercial Trucking Insurance, CDL Training, Online Training Course, and even Healthcare.

CNS Insurance

CNS Driver Training Center

CNS Online Courses

CNS Occupational Medicine

COMPANY START-UP

Sole Proprietorship

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

S-Corp

C-Corp

Trucking Startup

AUTHORITY SETUP

DOT Number

Fuel Tax Permitting

Motor Carrier Number (Operating Authority)

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

Vehicle Registration

AUTHORITY FILING AND RENEWALS

2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)

Fuel Tax/IFTA

Licensing and Permitting

MCS-150
Broker Safety Assurance
- Broker-Ready Certification
- PSM Freight Broker Program
Broker Safety Assurance

Broker Safety Assurance helps brokers reduce risk through stronger carrier vetting and smarter selection decisions, while helping carriers improve readiness, documentation, compliance visibility, and broker trust.

Learn more

BROKER SERVICES

The PSM Freight Broker Program helps brokers monitor carrier risk, strengthen carrier onboarding compliance, and maintain a documented broker safety management process.

PSM® Freight Broker Program

Learn more

CARRIER SERVICES

The Broker-Ready Carrier Certification helps motor carriers prepare for broker onboarding, improve compliance readiness, and shows brokers they take safety and documentation seriously.

Broker-Ready Carrier Certification

Learn more
Resources
RESOURCES

News

Videos

Online Training Courses

Live Events List

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

References

LATEST NEWS

Are FMCSA’s Crash Statistics Good Enough? What Motor Carriers Should Know and Do With the Data

The Short Answer FMCSA’s crash statistics are useful, but they are not complete enough to be the only data source guiding a motor carrier’s fleet

Read More »

August 12, 2026

Read the news >>>

Who is CNS?

CNS or Compliance Navigation Specialists is DOT Compliance company that assists trucking and transportation companies remain DOT Compliant. We are part of a network of companies, CNS Companies, specializing in services related to the transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, education and medical industries.

CNS Companies

CNS Insurance

CNS Driver Training Center

CNS Occupational Medicine

CNS Online Courses

News

Videos

Online Training Courses

Live Events List

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

References
Online Training Hub

Not sure you can pass a DOT Audit? Do this now...

888.260.9448
info@cnsprotects.com
151 Koser Rd, Lititz, PA 17543

Company
DOT Compliance Programs
DOT Compliance
DOT Licensing
Broker Safety Assurance
- Broker-Ready Certification
- PSM Freight Broker Program
Resources
Online Training Hub

Company
DOT Compliance Programs
DOT Compliance
DOT Licensing
Broker Safety Assurance
- Broker-Ready Certification
- PSM Freight Broker Program
Resources
Online Training Hub

Search

Are you prepared for a DOT AUDIT? See where you stand with a Mock DOT Audit

New Trucking Startup - Set up DOT/MC Number

Get a FREE DOT and MC Number by calling 888.260.9448 (for a limited time only)

Please answer the following questions so we can identify what type of authority your company will require and provide an accurate quote for service. For more help, call us at 888-260-9448 or email info@cnsprotects.com and ask for a New Trucking Startup Specialist.

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 6

16%

Company Contact Information

Full Name:*

First Last

Phone:*

Email:*

Your Title:*

Business Information

Company Legal Name:*

DBA:

Company Phone Number:*

Company Email:*

Address:*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Is mailing address the same as physical address?*

Yes

No

Address:

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Business Set-up Questions

What type of business entity are you?*

Would you like CNS to register your business?*

Do you have an EIN?*

Would you like CNS to file a new EIN for you?*

What is your EIN Number?*

Does your business have a Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS)?*

What is your D&B Number (DUNS)?*

Will your business be involved in Interstate Commerce?*

Interstate Commerce is defined as “Business involving 2 or more entities that are across state or international borders.”

Will you be hauling Property or Passengers?*

Will the business be compensated for transporting passengers?*

No

Yes

How many passengers is the vehicle designed to carry, including the driver? (select one)*

9-15

16+

What commodities will your business haul? (select all that apply)*

General Freight

Household Goods

Metal: sheets, coils, rolls

Motor Vehicles

Drive/Tow away

Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber

Building Materials

Mobile Homes

Machinery, Large Objects

Fresh Produce

Liquids/Gases

Intermodal Cont.

Passengers

Oilfield Equipment

Livestock

Grain, Feed, Hay

Coal/Coke

Meat

Garbage/Refuse

US Mail

Chemicals

Commodities Dry Bulk

Refrigerated Food

Beverages

Paper Products

Utilities

Agricultural/Farm Supplies

Construction

Water Well

Will you be hauling your own property or transporting other’s property?*

Hauling your own property

Transporting other’s property

What type of equipment will you be operating? (select one)*

Tractor Trailer

Dump Truck or Similar

Box Truck or Similar

Pickup Truck w/ Trailer

Will your drivers be operating within 100 air miles of your physical address provided?*

No

Yes

Do you own or lease your equipment?*

Own

Lease

How many CDL drivers will you have?*

How many CMV (NON-CDL) drivers will you have?*

How many trucks will you have?*

Have you had any common relationships with any other USDOT entity in the last 3 years?*

No

Yes

New Trucking Startup (Interstate, Property, Hauling for others)

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is a combination of your Federal USDOT Registration, Federal Operating Authority (MC Number), and Blanket Of Coverage Filing (BOC-3) (required for MC Number and included in cost).

New Trucking Startup (Not Interstate, Property, Hauling Own) - DOT Only

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is to register your Federal USDOT Registration.

New Trucking Startup (Not Interstate, Property, Hauling for others) - DOT Only

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is to register your Federal USDOT Registration.

New Trucking Startup (Interstate, Property, Hauling Own) - DOT Only

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is to register your Federal USDOT Registration.

New Trucking Startup (Interstate, Passenger, Compensated)

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is a combination of your Federal USDOT Registration, Federal Operating Authority (MC Number), and Blanket Of Coverage Filing (BOC-3) (required for MC Number and included in cost).

New Trucking Startup (Not Interstate, Passenger, Not Compensated) - DOT Only

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is to register your Federal USDOT Registration.

New Trucking Startup (Not Interstate, Passenger, Compensated) - DOT Only

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is to register your Federal USDOT Registration.

New Trucking Startup (Interstate, Passenger, Not Compensated) - DOT Only

Price:

The total for your New Trucking Startup is to register your Federal USDOT Registration.

Payment

Total

Credit Card

American Express

Discover

MasterCard

Visa

Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Card Number

Expiration Date Month Year

Security Code Cardholder Name

IMPORTANT (please read): Please wait for the credit card to be fully processed. Clicking on the "Submit" button multiple times while it processes will submit your payment multiple times. If you have questions, please call us at 888.260.9448

Proactive Safety Management®

PSM® DOT Essentials Program
PSM® Motor Carrier Program
PSM® Short-Haul/Construction Program
PSM® Safety Director Program
PSM® Non-CDL Essentials Program
PSM® Custom Program

DOT Compliance

DOT Audit Services
DOT Driver Services
DOT Vehicle Services
HAZMAT Services
Passenger Carriers and Bus

DOT Licensing

Company Start-Up
Authority Setup
Authority Filing and Renewals

Company

About CNS
Careers
Partners
News
Videos
Resources

Our Family

CNS Companies
CNS Insurance®
CNS Driver Training Center®
CNS Occupational Medicine
CNS Licensing®
CNS Learning Hub
Carolyn's Notary & Auto Tags

© 2026 Compliance Navigation Specialists®

Youtube Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin X-twitter Podcast

Compliance Navigation Specialists® and CNS® are registered trademarks of Compliance Navigation Specialists, Inc.

×

Cart