Here are some resources that trucking companies may find helpful. We included some quick links to government websites and some discounts for stuff truckers may need or want (like dash cams, ELD devices and roadside assistance packages).
If you have any questions or don't see something you are looking for feel free to reach out anytime.
FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Website - https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/
As the lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), FMCSA's mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.
Quick links:
Get Authority to Operate (MC Number)
Updating Your Registration or Authority
Forgot your DOT PIN? Click here to have it emailed to you.
Safer Company Snapshot - The Company Snapshot is a concise electronic record of a company’s identification, size, commodity information, and safety record, including the safety rating (if any), a roadside out-of-service inspection summary, and crash information
SMS (Safety Measurement System) - public motor carrier safety data
DataQs - request and track a review of Federal and State data issued by FMCSA that you feel may be incomplete or incorrect
California DMV
California DMV Motor Carrier Permit - Drivers who transport property, operate large commercial vehicles, transport hazardous materials, or operate vehicles requiring a commercial driver’s license need a motor carrier permit (MCP) as evidence they have registered their California Carrier Identification number (CA#) with DMV. Click here for frequently asked questions.
California Highway Patrol
Carrier Inspection Results - search for CA #'s and view inspection results
IRS
Legal Documents and Forms
- Equipment Lease Agreement
- Subcontractor Agreement
- Vehicle bill of sale
- Transportation Contract
- Trucking Contract
- Employee Handbook
- Starting a business
- Incorporation Service - Form a Corp or LLC
- Business Legal Services
- Wills & Estate Planning
ELD and Dash Cam Discounts
KeepTruckin - Click here for a discount on KeepTruckin ELD and Dash Cams.
Truck Roadside Assistance
Roadside Masters - Click here for a discount on roadside assistance for semi-trucks and trailers.
Life Insurance for Truckers
Check your price for life insurance by clicking here or call us at 916-572-9815
Commercial Truck Insurance Quotes
This is what we specialize in. Click here to start your truck insurance quote with the TruckDuck (our cheesy fictional character mascot) or give us a call at 916-572-9815
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We offer discounts on the following: years in business, prior industry experience, length of DOT authority, commercial driver license (CDL), prior insurance (commercial or personal), ELD vendor, claims free, insure your personal auto and home with us, package with general liability or a business owner’s policy, pay-in-full, autopay, and years of driving experience.