How to Start a Trucking Company in Wisconsin
Your fast track to Wisconsin Authority. We handle the Secretary of State, Wisconsin DOT, and federal FMCSA filings so you can focus on the road.
Your Wisconsin Compliance Roadmap
Wisconsin Business Formation
Official DFI registration for WI-based LLCs or Corporations, including Registered Agent service 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.
Wisconsin LC Authority:
Specific filing for Local Cartage (LC) authority, required by the state of Wisconsin for intrastate hauls.
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 Wisconsin 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
WI Local Cartage
State-Mandated Intrastate Fee
$599
Total
$1,677.47
*Costs for IRP (Plates), IFTA, and HVUT for heavy CDL vehicles depend on your equipment type, weight, and service area.
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