Start Your Trucking Business
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The simplest way to get your Authority, file permits, and start booking loads. We guide you from "Idea" to "Road-Ready" while saving you time and money along the way.
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From Filing to Freight,
Simplified.
We take the headache out of complicated filings, making it quick and easy to get set up and on the road.
Start for as little as $117.47
Don't overpay for compliance. Intrastate DOT numbers start at $117.47, and full Interstate Authority packages start at $702.47.
Get Started Account Setup in Minutes
Skip the 50-page government forms. Our smart platform simplifies complex filings into a 10-minute guided experience.
Get Started Hauling in as little as 1 Day
We offer expedited 1-day USDOT filings. Get your intrastate business on the road in a week, or interstate authority in 21–35 days.
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How It Works
Your clear path to getting on the road, step by step.
Create Your Free Account
Sign up in minutes to get a personalized checklist tailored to your state and vehicle type. We translate government jargon into a "What's Next" plan so you never feel lost.
File With 100% Accuracy
One mistake on a BOC-3 or UCR filing can delay you for weeks. Our system checks for errors in real-time, ensuring your DOT/MC numbers and permits are filed correctly the first time.
Bridge the "Freight Gap"
Getting legal is only half the battle. Access our Freight Academy to calculate your cost-per-mile, build a professional broker packet, and access the brokers and load boards you need to actually make money.
Stay Compliant, Automatically
We don't disappear once you're on the road. CarrierForge provides ongoing compliance monitoring and renewals, sending you alerts so you never face "Out of Service" orders or surprise fines.
Saving you time and headaches
A simpler, smarter way to launch your business. Get Started and see how easy it can be.
| Area | CarrierForge | Traditional Co. |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Guidance | ✅ LLC to freight | ❌ Just Federal permits |
| Personalized Roadmap | ✅ Customized step-by-step plan | ❌ Generic, same for everyone |
| Modern Platform | ✅ Easy-to-use, step-by-step platform | ❌ Outdated, manual processes |
| Operational Readiness | ✅ Freight preparation | ❌ Stop at permits |
| Transparent Pricing | ✅ Affordable, clear pricing | ❌ High costs, hidden fees, upsells |
| Ongoing Compliance | ✅ Alerts, reminders, support | ❌ No post-filling support |
| Built-in Education | ✅ Builds informed business owners | ❌ Keeps you reliant, not informed |
I highly recommend CarrierForge to anyone looking to get into trucking. They make the process seamless. From filing for authorities to educating you to the regulations of the industry, and even connecting you with companies and services that can benefit your business. 5 stars is an understatement.
- Todd, owner of TNS Unlimited
They helped me with everything I needed to get started from creating my company name and getting my LLC … I have been out on the road making deliveries for other companies, I passed my first DOT Inspection, so everything is going great. If you are looking for a great company to have in your corner, CarrierForge is the way to go.
- Anton, owner of DLCB Logistics
Excellent customer service and quick to respond, efficient, friendly and price competitive. If you are in the transportation and logistics business and you need to set up a company, they will take you through the entire process hassle free. I greatly recommend their services.
- Amos, owner of Onboard Logistics LLC
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