What does BOC-3 stand for?
blanket of coverage
By filing the BOC-3, which stands for blanket of coverage, a trucking company designates the process agents that represent them in every state their trucks haul freight. The designated process agent will accept court papers from the state on behalf of the trucking company should there ever be a legal issue.
Who needs a BOC-3?
All FMCSA motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders are required to have a BOC-3 on file with the FMCSA in order to get your authority granted. A BOC-3 is also required in order to reinstate an MC or FF number that has been revoked.
Is a BOC-3 annual?
US Compliance Services provides a full BOC-3 service, with annual filings. This includes FMCSA address and phone number changes and USDOT updates.
Why do I need BOC-3?
The BOC-3 form filing serves as a means for the public to be able to reach you if you are involved in court proceedings. A process agent is a representative whom court papers may be served in any proceeding brought against a motor carrier or freight forwarder.
What is a MCS 150?
The MCS-150, or Motor Carrier Identification Report, is a form filed to obtain and update your USDOT number.
Do I need UCR for interstate?
There is no UCR Agreement credential requirement. 49 USC § 14506 includes a general prohibition against State requirements on interstate motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, freight forwarders, or leasing companies to display any credentials in or on a commercial motor vehicle.
Do I need a BOC-3?
A BOC-3 filing is often required before a transportation or logistics company is granted authority to operate. However, if you’re a broker or freight forwarder without commercial vehicles you can file the BOC-3 form yourself as a paper copy.
Can I file my own BOC-3?
Only a process agent, on behalf of the applicant (carrier), can file Form BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agents) with the FMCSA. A broker or freight forwarder applicant, without CMVs, can file Form BOC-3 on their own behalf. Only one completed form may be on file.
What the Heck is a BOC-3?
What is BOC-3? A BOC-3 is a United States federal filing that designates legal agents upon which process may be served. It pertains mostly to individuals or companies in the transportation and logistics industry, and it is often required before certain federal operating authorities can be granted within the United States.
What is a BOC-3 and process agent?
The BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agents) is a form filed to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) that designates a process agent in every state in the United States. The agents are in place to accept any service of notice by that state’s Secretary of State or services of process issued by any court in that state.
What is a BOC filing?
“BOC” stands for Blanket of Coverage, and this filing is proof of process agents in all 50 states. If you just applied for your broker authority on the Unified Registration System (URS), you should have received your temporary/pending USDOT # and MC#. Once the FMCSA has those two filings on record you’ll become authorized to operate as a broker.
