Starting a trucking business and applying for a motor carrier permit are big decisions to make. A motor carrier permit is a document issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Services Branch. It shows the motor carrier is registered with the DMV as dictated by CVC Section 34620. Additionally, the permit verifies the motor carrier services meet all the requirements to operate commercially on California’s highways. It also contains essential information about the motor carrier. These include motor carrier name, expiration dates of the permit, motor carrier renewal date, mailing address, CA#, and many more. Read on as Global Multi Services takes us through things to consider as you begin your journey. The list will get you off on the right foot and help you make the best decisions.

Do Your Research About Motor Carrier Permit

The biggest hurdle to starting a trucking business is getting all the information you need to get started. It takes a lot of research and consistency to get going, but it is often worth it. Researching about your target market, type of freight to haul, safety, and compliance will help establish your business goal. The long-term benefit is all that matters as long as you do things right. Before starting, you need to get your motor carrier permit and other essential licenses. The type of license and permit required depends a lot on your base state and the states you want to operate across.

Obtain the New Entrant Safety Audit

The new entrant safety audit is a requirement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to ensure new trucking companies follow recommended safety standards. The FMCSA audit every interstate trucking company within their first year of operation. Knowing about the New Entrant Safety Audit beforehand can be a breeze of change.  But it can become a nightmare if things go wrong. Trucking companies with motor carrier permits but do not meet the minimum FMCSA safety requirements can be fined. Some are told to provide a corrective action plan, while others are often removed from service.

Apply for Motor Carrier Permit

Probably one of the most important steps when starting a trucking company. Getting a trucking permit company to help you obtain your motor carrier permit is the best decision.  They will help you through many of the steps you must take before you start operating. Their charges are a bit high but worth the price because they will save you from lots of paperwork and processing. At Global Multi Services, we ensure you get the appropriate operating authority for your business. We will also help you process your Motor Carrier renewal when necessary. Contact us today and obtain your motor carrier permit post-haste.

Get Your IFTA License

IFTA allows commercial motor carriers to register in their base state and have their tax assessments paid out to all member states according to miles travel and fuel purchase in each member state. Therefore, you need to keep track of your fuel purchase and the miles covered in each state. These can be made easy by having a trip envelop or an electronic onboard recorder.