How to Start a Trucking Company in South Carolina
Your fast track to South Carolina Authority. We handle the Secretary of State, South Carolina DOT, and federal FMCSA filings so you can focus on the road.
Your South Carolina Compliance Roadmap
South Carolina Business Formation
Formation filings handled by the South Carolina Secretary of State including Registered Agent appointment and EIN acquisition.
Federal & State Identity
Rapid acquisition of your USDOT and MC numbers, plus mandatory BOC-3 Process Agents and UCR registration.
The "Hidden" Permits
We handle the complex "alphabet soup" of trucking: SCAC codes for border/port work, Highway Use Tax (HUT), and state-specific mileage tax permits.
Certificate of Compliance (COC):
Official Certificate of Compliance from the SC ORS, required for for-hire motor carriers transporting general property within the state.
Audit-Ready Safety Files:
Digital Vehicle and Driver Qualification Files (DQF) that meet the newest federal safety mandates to keep you pass-ready for your first audit.
Estimated South Carolina Startup Costs
Business Formation
Includes LLC, Reg Agent, & EIN Setup
$375
Federal Authority
USDOT & MC Authority Filings
$477.47
Compliance Bundle
MCS0-150, BOC-3 & UCR Filings
$226
SC Certificate of Compliance (COC)
State-Mandated Intrastate Fee
$149
Total
$1,227.47
*Costs for IRP (Plates), IFTA, and HVUT for heavy CDL vehicles depend on your equipment type, weight, and service area.
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