Starting a Trucking Company Checklist

Get Compliant. Stay on the Road. Pass Your Audit.

Starting your trucking company is exciting — but missing even one compliance step can cost you thousands in fines or get your DOT Number shut down before you haul your first load.

That’s why we created the DOT Compliance Startup Checklist — your step-by-step guide to getting FMCSA-ready from day one.

What You’ll Learn Inside:

• The first steps every new carrier must complete to activate authority

• How to stay audit-ready with required driver and vehicle files

• The milestones that keep your DOT number active after setup

Need Help Getting Set Up?

Foley makes compliance simple — from your DOT registration to your first safety audit. Our experts handle the paperwork so you can stay focused on the road ahead.

Call 860-467-0997 to talk to a Compliance Specialist today.