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Are you thinking about becoming a motor carrier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Paid Miles can help you make your dreams a reality.
Already a Motor Carrier, we can assist you with back office set up, daily operations, dispatching and more. With over 25 years in the transportation industry, from driver to broker and points in-between.
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Disclaimer: Paid Miles is always looking for products and services to help you streamline your business. With this in mind, Paid Miles has researched and reviewed 3rd party products or services that may be helpful to you. Many products Paid Miles uses in our own business operations. In some cases and whenever possible Paid Miles has arranged promotional pricing, discounts and or extended trial period for some products. Some promotions may be offered for a limited time or exclusively by Paid Miles. Paid Miles may have entered into a paid affiliate partnership with some companies or products we recommend or promote. Paid Miles is disclosing this relationship as per FTC Guidelines requiring companies and individuals who receive compensation for endorsing a product or service to clearly disclose this connection to the consumer.
Do you have Questions about ELD usage and the FMCSA requirements?
Who Is Subject to the ELD Rule?
ELD Rule Exceptions per the FMCSA.
As specified in the ELD rule, the following are not required to use ELDs (but carriers may choose to use ELDs even if they are not required):
For Carriers required to us ELDs; Drivers who use paper logs may not use them more than 8 days during any 30-day period.
Driveaway-towaway drivers (were the vehicle driven is the commodity) or the vehicle being transported is a motor home or a recreation vehicle trailer (at least one set of wheels of the vehicle being transported must be on the surface while being transported)
Drivers of vehicles manufactured before model year 2000.
If you need suggestions on witch ELD to use, send us a message, we have researched & used several ELDs and can get you in touch with a competent services. My fist suggestion is to Do NOT use ELDs offered by cellular companies. Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T all offer ELDs but none perform great.
Our top suggestion is "Motive", formally "KeepTruckin" they have a great product and awesome customer support.
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So you're sure and ready to get started... Where to start is your question.
You may Choose and I recommend doing the research and fillings yourself. However you may feel uncomfortable with the process and think you need help. I do not recommend Legalzoom or similar services due to the service charges. All the information you provide to Legalzoom or services is the same as the information you would provide on your own filing. These services can double the cost of the fillings quickly If you believe you are not capable I recommend Evilsizor & Associates as they are professionals in the transportation industry and will ensure you are correct in your filings.
Businesses setup
Research where you want to set up your business, Some states offer different tax incentives than others. Follow the Link to see some suggestions on where to or not to set up your business.
Choose a state in which you want to incorporate your business. Some states have cheaper incorporation fees and simpler processes. Visit the website for the Secretary of State's office and look at its requirements for incorporation.
Business Name
When you decide where you are going to create your cooperation, use the Secretary of State's website search name feature to see if your chosen name is available in the state. Pick a few names just in case.
Filing Status
Determine the type of corporation you will incorporate under.
C corporation (C corp)
S corporation (S corp)
Limited liability company (LLC)
For Motor Carriers, C corp is the normal suggestion.
Fill out and file articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State's office. Normally this is available and can be completed online. You will need to pay the state fee here. Download all documents and receipts. You now have a Cooperation!
FMCSA
Register an Account with the FMCSA - you will have 60 day to complete your filing or you will have to start over and pay again.
Use your Email & Phone number you are going to use for your business. Be prepaid the FMCSA gives public access to all filing and many services will start calling and emailing offering services. Beware and stick to your plan.
You will need to have equipment available to complete your filing
Day 1
File for your DOT number and file you BOC-3. I suggest using Evilsizor & Associates for your BOC-3 filing. This is one of the only things a say is better to have someone file for you. Cost is normally $25-$50.
File your UCR at www.ucr.gov. Now you wait.
Day 14
File and bind your insurance
Day 22
Authority Granted
Day 23 - CDL Carriers
File IRP
File for IFTA in your state
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What Clients Are Saying
For 2 plus years I talked with Paid Miles before starting my hotshot service. Paid Miles was always patient and returned my calls. Now we are about to add a second truck, and plans for a 3rd early next year. We have also used a few promo services Paid Miles suggested and have enjoyed the results.
R. Salyer
Ohio
As we are new to the motor carrier side of the transportation services, we had purchased our equipment prior to conversation with Paid Miles. After a brief consult it was revealed that the equipment was not DOT compliant in its current configuration for our operation. We were able to correct this oversite and are now DOT compliant.
T. Brumant
North Carolina
I was in the process of starting a hotshot service when I contacted Paid Miles, As I continued at my “day job.” Paid Miles made it easy for me to go to work and still have my trucks operating. From dispatching, submitting invoices and the operational paperwork Paid Miles was a part of the team. We have since moved on to 5 Class 8 trucks and Paid Miles may not be as involved as much now as I have made this my full time job now. Paid Miles has come for on-site consults a few times to, helping us grow. We always keep in regular contact.
B. Francis
Rite Choice Performance LLC
Ohio
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