How To Start A Trucking Company in 2026 (NEW FMCSA MOTUS, MC Authority, DOT, BOC-3, IFTA)

For Quotes, Consultations, & Links for discounts for EVERYTHING : https://linktr.ee/EntreMike Free Playbook - https://entremike.com/playbook.html Links for all steps are mentioned in the Free Playbook. For Bizee , I recommend the Premium Package so you can get everything done in a timely manner (avoid 4 week filing time)*** Link to Bizee (LLC/EIN) : https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm... Want to start a trucking company in 2026? In this full step-by-step trucking startup tutorial, I break down exactly how to get your trucking authority using the new FMCSA MOTUS system, including everything owner operators and new trucking entrepreneurs need to know. In this video, you’ll learn how to start a trucking business from scratch, including: ✅ How to get your MC Authority / Operating Authority ✅ How to apply for your USDOT Number ✅ What BOC-3 filing is and why you need it ✅ How UCR registration works ✅ When to file 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax ✅ Who needs IRP plates ✅ Who needs IFTA fuel tax registration ✅ Truck insurance requirements for new authorities ✅ Factoring, ELDs, compliance, and startup essentials ✅ Common mistakes new trucking companies make in 2026 The trucking industry changed with the launch of FMCSA MOTUS, so if you’re trying to get your authority, this is the most updated trucking business startup guide you need. Whether you’re starting a: Box Truck Business Hotshot Trucking Business Semi Truck Company Cargo Van Business Owner Operator Company This guide will help you understand the full process. (This helps you & it helps support the channel!) This video is for educational purposes and is not financial advice. #OwnerOperator #TruckingEducation #EntreMike #BoxTruckBusiness #CargoVanBusiness #HotshotBusiness #CommercialTruckingInsurance #SpotMarketUpdates 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Chapter One : Before Applying with MOTUS 05:45 Identity Verification : MOTUS DOT & MC Number 08:48 New Registration : USDOT & MC Number 20:59 Chapter 2 : During 21 Days 23:23 Truck Insurance Quotes 24:12 Factoring / Fuel Cards 25:50 ELD : Motive (KeepTruckin) 26:59 BOC-3 | UCR 28:06 Activating Insurance 30:11 DOT Medical Card 32:07 Post Activation - What's Next 32:23 DAT 10% Discount for First Year 33:25 Brokers / Dispatchers for new Authorities 33:57 2290 HVUT 34:15 IFTA / IRP 35:08 Drivers Qualification File 35:35 Outro : How I can HELP