New authority setup
Compliance setup for new carriers, in the right order.
- Available remotely, all 50 states: For new carriers in all 50 states
New carriers have a lot to set up: a drug and alcohol program, driver files, Clearinghouse registration, and records for the new entrant safety audit.
Our new authority package sets up these pieces in the right order, so you start organized.
Who this is for
- New motor carriers getting a USDOT number and operating authority
- Owner-operators leaving a lease to run under their own authority
What we need from you
- Your USDOT number and MC number, or your application details
- Driver information for each driver you plan to use
What the package includes
- A startup checklist built for your operation
- Drug and alcohol program setup, including consortium enrollment
- Help registering in the Clearinghouse and running your first queries
- Driver qualification file setup for each starting driver
- A records system for the new entrant safety audit
- A follow-up review before your new entrant audit
Not included
- Government filing fees, which you pay to FMCSA or your state
- Insurance, which you buy from your insurance agent
- Vendor charges: tests, consortium membership, MVRs and Clearinghouse query fees
- Your company stays responsible for its own compliance. We do not guarantee audit results, a CSA score change, or that every violation will be prevented.
Price
- New authority launch
- $997
Estimate, confirmed at booking. Last updated Oct 27, 2026.
Next step
Guides
- The FMCSA Clearinghouse for owner-operators
- DOT medical card basics
- New authority compliance checklist
- Preparing for a new entrant audit