From USDOT and MC authority to California-specific permits and the Pull Notice Program, we handle every registration and filing so your trucking business stays on the road and out of trouble.
Whether you're a new owneroperator or an established fleet, we take care of all the paperwork to keep you legal, compliant, and on the road.
Required for commercial vehicles operating in interstate commerce. We register your USDOT number with the FMCSA and handle all associated filings.
Required for carriers transporting regulated commodities for hire across state lines. We file your MC number application with the FMCSA so you can legally operate.
A mandatory FMCSA requirement that designates process agents in every state where you operate. Required to activate your MC Operating Authority.
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is an annual federal requirement for motor carriers operating in interstate commerce. We register and renew it for you each year.
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) simplifies fuel tax reporting for carriers crossing state lines. We register your IFTA license and handle quarterly reporting.
Required for any motor carrier operating commercial vehicles over 10,001 lbs GVWR on California highways. Issued by the California DMV. We handle your application and renewals.
The California carrier number (CA#) is required by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for intrastate motor carriers. We handle registration and keep it current.
California motor carriers must enroll all commercial drivers in the DMV's Pull Notice Program. It automatically alerts you when a driver's record changes. We enroll your drivers and manage the program.
We track your renewal deadlines and handle updates so you never operate with an expired permit or lapsed registration. Ongoing compliance monitoring keeps you audit-ready.
Use this guide as a starting point. Requirements vary based on vehicle weight, commodity type, and operating territory. Contact us for a free assessment.
| Permit / Registration | Owner-Operator (Interstate) |
CA Intrastate Carrier | Fleet / For-Hire Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT Number | Required | Varies | Required |
| MC Operating Authority | Required (for-hire) | Not Required | Required |
| BOC-3 Filing | Required | Not Required | Required |
| UCR Registration | Required | Not Required | Required |
| IFTA License | Required (multi-state) | Not Required | Required |
| California MCP | Required (CA ops) | Required | Required |
| California CA# Number | Not Required | Required | Varies |
| Pull Notice Program | If CA-based | Required | Required |
A USDOT number is a unique identifier issued by the FMCSA for commercial vehicles operating in interstate commerce — crossing state lines with cargo or passengers. Most owner-operators and carriers with vehicles over certain weight thresholds are required to have one. We handle the registration with the FMCSA on your behalf.
MC (Motor Carrier) Operating Authority is required for carriers that transport regulated commodities for hire across state lines. It's separate from your USDOT number and requires additional filings like BOC-3. TechBiz Bookkeeping handles the full MC authority application process.
BOC-3 is an FMCSA filing that designates legal process agents in every US state where your motor carrier operates. It is mandatory for obtaining and activating MC Operating Authority. Without a BOC-3 on file, your authority cannot be granted. We file it as part of your MC authority application.
The California MCP is required for any motor carrier operating commercial vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more on California public highways. It's issued by the California DMV and must be renewed annually. TechBiz Bookkeeping handles your initial application and tracks renewal deadlines.
IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) is a cooperative agreement between US states and Canadian provinces that simplifies fuel tax reporting for carriers that cross jurisdictions. If your commercial vehicle has a GVWR over 26,000 lbs (or 3+ axles) and crosses state lines, you likely need an IFTA license and quarterly fuel tax filings. We handle registration and ongoing IFTA filing.
The California Pull Notice Program is a mandatory employer notification system through the California DMV. Motor carriers operating in California must enroll all commercial drivers in the program, which automatically notifies the employer when a driver's DMV record changes — such as license suspensions, DUIs, or traffic violations. We handle enrollment and ongoing management.
TechBiz Bookkeeping handles truck permits and compliance for California and Utah. Federal registrations — including USDOT, MC authority, BOC-3, UCR, and IFTA — apply nationally and we handle those for carriers operating anywhere in the US.
Use this guide as a starting point. Requirements vary based on vehicle weight, commodity type, and operating territory. Contact us for a free assessment.