Nationwide Trucking &
Transportation Compliance
From getting your first USDOT number to managing ongoing IFTA filings and fleet compliance. BKS Accounting Group handles it all, so you stay legal and keep moving.
Your Compliance Partner From Day One.
Whether you're launching your first trucking company or managing a growing fleet, staying compliant with FMCSA, IRS, and state requirements is a full-time job. Mistakes mean fines, deactivated authority, and vehicles parked on the side of the road.
BKS Accounting Group specializes in transportation compliance for owner-operators, small carriers, and fleet operators across all 50 states. We've helped hundreds of drivers and transportation businesses get legal, stay legal, and grow profitably.
From your first USDOT number to quarterly IFTA filings to IRP renewals and everything in between. We handle the paperwork while you handle the road.
Starting a Trucking Company? You Need:
- USDOT Number (required for interstate commerce)
- MC Operating Authority (if hauling for hire)
- BOC-3 Process Agent Filing
- UCR Registration (annual)
- IRP Apportioned Plates (if operating in multiple states)
- IFTA License (if operating in 2+ IFTA jurisdictions)
- Form 2290 (if vehicle >55,000 lbs gross weight)
- Drug & Alcohol Consortium Enrollment
- Business Formation (LLC or Corporation)
- EIN from the IRS
- Business Insurance & Filings
- MCS-150 Biennial Updates (ongoing)
Get Your Authority. Done Right the First Time.
Missing a filing or making an error during authority setup can delay your launch by weeks. We get it right from the start.
USDOT Registration
Your USDOT number is required before you can legally operate in interstate commerce. We register your number with FMCSA, ensure all company information is entered correctly, and set up your MCS-150 profile from day one.
Get Your USDOT Number →MC Operating Authority
If you're hauling freight for hire across state lines, you need an MC number. We file your OP-1 application, set up your insurance filings, and guide you through the full activation process, from application to operating status.
Apply for MC Authority →BOC-3 Process Agent Filing
The BOC-3 designates a process agent in every state where you operate, a federal requirement for new carriers. Without it, your authority won't activate. We file your BOC-3 quickly using a nationwide blanket service.
File Your BOC-3 →UCR Registration
Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is an annual requirement for all motor carriers, freight brokers, and freight forwarders operating in interstate commerce. We handle registration and reminders so you never miss the deadline.
Register for UCR →Authority Reinstatement
Had your operating authority revoked or placed out of service? We help carriers reinstate their authority, clear compliance issues, and get back on the road quickly and correctly.
Reinstate Authority →Business Formation for Trucking
Starting your trucking company right starts with the right business structure. We form your LLC or corporation, register your EIN, and set up your business to be properly separated from personal liability.
Form Your Trucking Company →IFTA, IRP, and Form 2290: Filed Correctly. On Time.
Fuel tax and permit compliance is ongoing. We handle the filings so you never face penalties for missing deadlines or filing errors.
IFTA Licensing & Quarterly Reporting
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is required if you operate in 2 or more IFTA member jurisdictions with a vehicle over 26,000 lbs. We register your IFTA license and handle your quarterly fuel tax reports, calculating miles by state and fuel purchased to determine what you owe or are owed.
Set Up IFTA →IRP Registration & Apportioned Plates
The International Registration Plan (IRP) allows commercial vehicles to operate in multiple states and Canadian provinces under a single apportioned plate. We handle new registration, renewals, and fleet additions, ensuring your plates and cab cards are always current.
Register IRP →Form 2290: Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
If your vehicle has a gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more and is used on public highways, Form 2290 is due annually. We prepare and e-file your 2290, calculate your HVUT liability, and provide your IRS-stamped Schedule 1, required for vehicle registration.
File Form 2290 →MCS-150 Biennial Updates
FMCSA requires every carrier to update their MCS-150 every 24 months. Missing this update can result in your USDOT number being deactivated, which means your vehicles can be placed out of service. We track your update schedule and file on time.
Update MCS-150 →MOTUS Registration
MOTUS and fuel monitoring registrations required for certain carrier operations. We handle registration and compliance filings to keep your carrier profile up to date.
Get MOTUS Help →IFTA Renewals & IRP Renewals
Annual IFTA and IRP renewals are due every year. Miss them and your license and plates expire. We track your renewal calendar and process filings before the deadlines so there's no interruption to your operations.
Set Up Renewal Tracking →Stay Compliant. Stay Operational.
FMCSA regulations are complex and constantly updated. We keep you compliant so your authority stays active and your CSA score stays clean.
FMCSA Compliance Review
We review your carrier profile, CSA scores, and compliance history to identify and correct issues before they result in audits, fines, or loss of operating authority. Proactive compliance beats reactive damage control.
Request Compliance Review →Permit Assistance
Oversize/overweight loads, port of entry permits, state-specific operating permits. We help carriers obtain the right permits for specialized hauling and multi-state operations.
Get Permit Help →Fleet Compliance Management
For carriers with multiple trucks and drivers, staying on top of IRP, IFTA, 2290 filings, MCS-150 updates, and driver qualification files is a full-time job. We manage ongoing compliance for your entire fleet.
Discuss Fleet Compliance →Trucking Business Tax Returns
We prepare federal and state tax returns for trucking companies of all sizes, including sole proprietors filing Schedule C, LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps. We know the deductions that matter to carriers: fuel, maintenance, depreciation, per diem, and more.
Learn About Business Tax →Owner Operator Tax Services
Owner-operators face unique tax challenges, including self-employment tax, quarterly estimated payments, Schedule C deductions, and multi-state filings. We specialize in owner-operator tax preparation and planning year-round.
Get Owner Operator Tax Help →Serving Every Type of Carrier.
🚚 Owner-Operators
- First-time carriers getting their authority
- Drivers transitioning from company driver to owner-operator
- Solo operators needing IFTA, IRP, and 2290 help
- Owner-operators with tax and accounting needs
- Drivers behind on compliance or needing reinstatement
🚛 Small & Mid-Size Carriers
- Carriers with 2–50 trucks needing fleet compliance management
- Trucking companies needing bookkeeping and payroll
- Carriers expanding into new states requiring additional permits
- Transportation companies needing business tax preparation
- Carriers facing FMCSA audits or compliance reviews
Start Your Authority in 4 Simple Steps.
We make the process fast, clear, and stress-free.
Contact Us
Call or submit a form. Tell us where you are in the process and what services you need.
We Identify Requirements
We review your situation and tell you exactly what filings you need. No guesswork, no upsells.
We File Everything
We prepare and submit all required filings with FMCSA, state agencies, and the IRS on your behalf.
You Stay Compliant
We track your renewal and update schedule and keep you on the road, legally and profitably.