Thinking about operating under your own authority? The BOC-3 isn’t optional paperwork – it’s a federal requirement that can cost you $16,000+ in fines if you get it wrong. As a former owner-operator, I’ll show you exactly what you need to know about process agent designation, when to file it, and the costly mistakes that shut down new authorities before they even get started.

FMCSA requires you to keep driver qualification files for the entire time a driver is employed — plus three years after they leave. 📂 Skip this and the fines can sting. ⚠️ Here’s what belongs in the file, what to purge, and the common mistakes carriers make.

New carriers: here’s what triggers a New Entrant Audit and how to be ready—tight files, clean logs, and a checklist that passes fast. ✅

Organize your FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit checklist the right way. Here’s what to prepare so you pass the first time and avoid delays. ✅🚛