DOT & FMCSA Compliance

Empowering movement, delivering results.

Rhythm Logistics Group handles your authority, registrations, permits and filings, so you stay within FMCSA guidelines and keep your focus on the road.

2019Serving truckers since
30+Compliance services
$99/moMonthly compliance program

Compliance, in rhythm.

Avoid transportation delays, penalties and fines. Here's how working with RLG goes.

01

Pick your service

Browse services by category, from new authority to quarterly IFTA, with clear upfront pricing.

02

Book a time

Choose a slot on the calendar. We'll gather what we need from you and walk you through it.

03

Stay on the road

We file, track and remind you of what's due, so your back office stays handled.

Services & pricing

Everything an independent trucking business needs to get authorized and stay compliant.

Authority & Registration13 services

Get your MC/DOT operating authority set up, registered and kept current.

New Authority Setup (before September)

Your new USDOT number and MC operating authority set up and filed with FMCSA, with step-by-step guidance until your authority is active.

$950

New Authority Setup (after September)

Your new USDOT number and MC operating authority set up and filed with FMCSA. Ordered after September, so it includes registration for the coming year.

$1,050

New Authority Complete Packet with Permits

Everything to get rolling: USDOT and MC authority, BOC-3 filing, UCR and the permits you need, with one team guiding you start to finish.

$1,650

MC/Operating Authority Letter

A copy of your MC operating authority letter from FMCSA, for brokers, shippers and insurance.

$75

BOC-3 Processing Agent

BOC-3 filing through our process agent partner, required before FMCSA activates your authority. Usually filed the same day.

$75

UCR (Unified Carrier Registration)

Your yearly Unified Carrier Registration filed and paid on time. The UCR fee depends on your fleet size.

Price depends on your fleet size
from$155

Authority Name Change

Update the legal or DBA name on your USDOT and MC authority with FMCSA.

$175

Deactivate MC/DOT

Properly deactivate a USDOT number or MC authority you no longer use, so you avoid future filings and penalties.

$125

Biennial Update / MCS-150

Your MCS-150 biennial update filed with FMCSA, required every two years to keep your USDOT number active.

$75

UIIA

Enrollment in the Uniform Intermodal Interchange Agreement (UIIA), so you can pull containers at ports and rail yards.

$540

SCAC Code

A Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC), often required to haul for intermodal, government and many large shippers.

$275

KYU Number

Your Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) account, required for heavy trucks running in Kentucky.

$60

Motus Link USDOT

Link your USDOT number to your FMCSA Motus account so you can manage your filings online.

$65

IRP, Tax & Permits10 services

Apportioned plates, fuel tax, heavy vehicle use tax and state permits.

Apportioned Tags (IRP) Service Fee

New IRP apportioned plates and cab card through the Georgia DOR, so one plate covers every state you run. State fees are separate.

$250

IRP Add Truck

Add a truck to your existing IRP account and get the updated cab card.

$50

IRP Renewal

Your yearly IRP apportioned plate renewal with the Georgia DOR. We collect your documents and handle the filing. State fees are separate.

$125

HVUT Form 2290 (1-2 trucks)

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 e-filed with the IRS for 1 or 2 trucks, with your stamped Schedule 1.

$125

HVUT Form 2290 (3 or more trucks)

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 e-filed with the IRS for 3 or more trucks, with your stamped Schedule 1.

$175

Quarterly IFTA (1-2 trucks) Service Fee

Your quarterly IFTA fuel tax return prepared and filed from your miles and fuel, for 1 or 2 trucks.

Price depends on your fleet size
from$120

New Mexico Permit

New Mexico Weight Distance Tax permit for trucks running in New Mexico.

$60

Add Truck to State Highway Permit

Add a truck to an existing state highway or weight distance permit.

Price depends on your fleet size
from$40

NY HUT

New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) registration and decal for trucks running in New York.

$80

Oregon Permit

Oregon Weight Mile Tax account and permit for trucks running in Oregon.

$85

Compliance & Safety8 services

Audits, driver files, testing programs and ongoing compliance support.

New Entrant Audit

Preparation for your FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit, so your files and records are ready and you pass the first time.

$250

Change of Ownership

Move a trucking authority and its filings to a new owner or business entity with FMCSA.

$250

Driver Qualification File

A complete Driver Qualification File for one driver, built to FMCSA requirements.

$125

Drug and Alcohol Consortium Service Fee

Enrollment in a DOT drug and alcohol testing consortium with random testing, required for CDL drivers.

Price depends on your fleet size
from$160

PSP Report

A Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report showing a driver's crash and inspection history.

$25

Motor Vehicle Report

A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for a driver, for hiring and the yearly driver review.

$50

Monthly Compliance Program

Ongoing monthly compliance support: we track your deadlines, send reminders and keep your filings current.

$99/mo

Carrier Packets

A ready-to-send carrier packet with your authority, insurance and W-9 for brokers and shippers.

$20
Coming soon

Trucking with no Truckin'

$1,000

Learn the ins and outs of the trucking industry from the team that keeps carriers compliant. Join the list to hear first when enrollment opens. See the course page

Tansanika Carter, owner of Rhythm Logistics Group
Since 2019Family roots in trucking
Our trucking story

Built in honor of a family history on the road.

Rhythm Logistics Group LLC was started in 2019, in honor of my family's long history in trucking transportation services. At RLG, we specialize in transportation compliance including starting your LLC, trucking authority setup, IRP, IFTA and all independent trucking business administrative needs.

Compliance regulations are vital to avoid transportation delays, penalties and fines. Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service and minimize the stress of demanding compliance requirements so you can stay focused on the road.

Thank you for entrusting Rhythm Logistics Group with your back office and compliance needs.

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★★★★★
Rhythm Logistics helped my company tremendously. Starting out as a new company owner I had no clue where to start. The Rhythm Logistics Group team walked me through a complete set up. If ever any questions I didn't have to hesitate to call. Amazing team with amazing knowledge!
Johnson, new company owner

Ready to get on beat?

Whether you're starting a new authority or need this quarter's IFTA filed, we're a call away.

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LocationConyers, GA

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