The launch operating system
Trucking authority packages.
Choose filing help or a broader launch handoff. Launch Kit 30 coordinates entity, authority, insurance, safety documentation, cash flow, and operating systems. Compare the work included, the one-time service fee, and the costs paid separately.
Launch Kit 30: $1,899 one-time Government and vendor costs separate. No account required before checkout.
Everything in one engagement
- Federal registrations
- Motus verification, USDOT, MC, BOC-3, UCR
- Insurance
- Broker matching + 91X filing verification
- Safety compliance
- Consortium, Clearinghouse, DQ files, ELD
- Money
- Factoring, fuel card, cost-per-mile model
- Tax & plates
- IRP apportioned, IFTA license, Form 2290
- Operating stack
- TMS setup, load boards, carrier packet
Evaluating working-capital options now? Review our independent freight factoring decision center before choosing a provider or authorizing a UCC filing.
Compare the work—not just the price
Filing help, a connected launch, or fleet setup?
Choose the smallest scope that solves your missing work. These are one-time private service fees, not an all-in startup budget. No planner or account is required before checkout.
Scroll the comparison horizontally to see all three packages.
| Included service work | Authority Only$599one-time | Launch Kit 30$1,899one-time | Fleet Launch$3,499one-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity and USDOT / MC application help | Included | Included | Included |
| Insurance-agency handoff and filing verification | Not included | Included | Included |
| Driver files and ELD setup coordination | Not included | Included | Included |
| Carrier packet and first-load preparation | Not included | Included | Included |
| TMS selection and initial configuration | Not included | Included | Included |
| Fleet policies and first-year quarterly reviews | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Best fit and next step | Carriers who already have insurance and an operating plan. Review Authority Only purchase | Owner-operators and 1–3 truck carriers launching for the first time. Review Launch Kit 30 purchase | New carriers starting with 4–10 trucks or hiring company drivers. Review Fleet Launch purchase |
Government and vendor costs are separate, at cost with no markup. We do not sell insurance, book loads, supply operating capital, or guarantee activation or broker acceptance. Thirty days describes launch support, not agency processing.
Already filed, or unsure which work remains? Check existing-application next steps before purchasing. A cargo van, revoked authority, or a state-only operation needs an eligibility and scope review first.
Your first-month launch handoff
Launch Kit 30
Coordinated setup from entity formation to launch readiness. For owner-operators and 1–3 truck carriers launching for the first time. Thirty days is the support window, not a guaranteed authority activation date.
$1,899One-time service fee
Exactly what you receive
- LLC formation, EIN, USDOT/MC application, BOC-3, UCR, and docket monitoring from Authority Only
- Insurance broker matching and 91X filing verification
- Drug & alcohol consortium enrollment + Clearinghouse registration
- Driver qualification file build for you and your drivers
- ELD selection, procurement guidance, and install coordination
- Factoring company matching with contract-term review
- TMS selection and initial configuration
- IRP apportioned plates, IFTA license, and Form 2290 filing
- Carrier packet assembly and notice-of-assignment coordination
- Load board account provisioning
- New Entrant Safety Audit document pack
- Cost-per-mile model built from your real numbers
- Dedicated launch manager for 30 days
- First-load coaching call
Inspect a sample before paying
The service-work checklist
A blank sample from the actual fulfillment catalog—not a completed customer file or approval.
- Scope and filing authorization reviewed
- Confirm exact legal identity, applicability, existing filings and explicit customer authorization for each submission. Request identity evidence privately; record authorization and fee approval references.
- USDOT and MC application
- Confirm applicable authority types, authorized Motus submission and government-fee payment. Record agency receipt and assigned identifiers.
- Carrier packet and assignment notice
- Assemble verified company/insurance/authority records and coordinate any factoring assignment notice. Review securely before release.
What the service fee does not cover
- Equipment, insurance premiums, agency fees, taxes, and vendor subscriptions
- Dispatch, load booking, guaranteed customers, or operating capital
- Ongoing daily compliance management, legal advice, or tax advice
Agency and vendor costs are separate, with no markup. You approve submissions and vendor terms and complete owner-only verification.
Customer stories are not yet published. We do not substitute invented reviews or outcome claims. Read our evidence standards.
No account or planner required to pay. After payment, use your receipt email to set up private onboarding. One-time service fee; government and vendor costs are separate.
A clear handoff
One launch manager coordinates the work, tracks dependencies, and shows you what still requires your approval.
A visible boundary
We do not promise agency approval, insurance acceptance, activation dates, revenue, or legal advice.
A process-quality commitment
If we miss a documented in-scope handoff, contact us so the team can review and correct the process. Government and vendor decisions remain outside our control.
Only need filing help, or launching a larger fleet? Compare all three packages.
Trucking authority packages: the short answer
- Provider
- Day One Authority is a private U.S. trucking filing and launch-support service, not FMCSA or a government office.
- Service fees
- Authority Only: $599 USD one-time service fee; Launch Kit 30: $1,899 USD one-time service fee; Fleet Launch: $3,499 USD one-time service fee.
- Paid separately
- Applicable government filing fees, state formation fees, BOC-3 and UCR charges, insurance premiums, plates, taxes, equipment, and vendor costs are not included in the service fee.
- Approval and timing
- Launch Kit 30 describes 30 days of launch support, not a guaranteed activation date. FMCSA controls authority approval and timing.
- Owner responsibilities
- Provide accurate business and operating details, complete owner-only identity verification, authorize filings, and maintain applicable credentials and compliant operations.
Know what you are buying before you pay.
Service work, not agency approval
We prepare registrations and coordinate the selected scope. FMCSA, state agencies, insurers, and vendors control acceptance and timing. Thirty days describes launch support, not a guaranteed activation date.
Separate costs stay visible
The service price excludes formation fees, federal authority fees, BOC-3 and UCR charges, premiums, equipment, plates, taxes, and vendor subscriptions. Applicable costs depend on your operation.
Already filed? Confirm the handoff
Contact launch@dayoneauthority.com to clarify existing filings, duplicate work, and cancellation terms before purchasing. Owner identity steps cannot be delegated.
The sequence
The planned support sequence—not an approval guarantee
These windows organize the work. Agency review, complete information, insurance acceptance, and state processing can extend the launch. Do not accept regulated loads until the required authority and credentials are active.
- 01Days 1–7
Entity and authority
LLC filed, EIN issued, Motus application submitted, BOC-3 designated, UCR registered. Your docket is open and being watched daily.
Read the free authority & registration guides - 02Days 3–14
Insurance bound and filed
A licensed insurance agency markets your underwriting packet and binds coverage; we coordinate the handoff and verify the 91X posts against your docket.
Read the free insurance & filings guides - 03Days 7–21
Compliance systems live
Drug and alcohol consortium, Clearinghouse queries, driver qualification files, ELD installed and logging. The file that survives your audit.
Read the free compliance & safety guides - 04Days 10–25
Money plumbing connected
Factoring signed, fuel card issued, IRP plates and IFTA decals ordered, Form 2290 filed, and a cost-per-mile number you can price against.
Read the free money & taxes guides - 05Days 14–30
Operating systems and first-load preparation
TMS configured, load boards provisioned, carrier packet ready to send in under two minutes, and a coaching call on your first rate confirmation.
Read the free operations & technology guides
Choose your handoff
The right level of help for your launch
Start with the handoff you actually need. Authority Only is a filing service, Launch Kit 30 is the first-month operating package, and Fleet Launch adds the systems for a staffed multi-truck operation. Government and vendor costs are paid at cost with no markup.
Launch Kit 30
Full launch scopeCoordinated setup from entity formation to launch readiness.
$1,899one-time
+ government fees and vendor costs at cost, no markup
Best for
Owner-operators and 1–3 truck carriers launching for the first time
- Everything in Authority Only
- Insurance broker matching and 91X filing verification
- Drug & alcohol consortium enrollment + Clearinghouse registration
- Driver qualification file build for you and your drivers
- ELD selection, procurement guidance, and install coordination
- Factoring company matching with contract-term review
- TMS selection and initial configuration
- IRP apportioned plates, IFTA license, and Form 2290 filing
- Carrier packet assembly and notice-of-assignment coordination
- Load board account provisioning
- New Entrant Safety Audit document pack
- Cost-per-mile model built from your real numbers
- Dedicated launch manager for 30 days
- First-load coaching call
- Equipment, insurance premiums, agency fees, taxes, and vendor subscriptions
- Dispatch, load booking, guaranteed customers, or operating capital
- Ongoing daily compliance management, legal advice, or tax advice
No account or planner required to pay. After payment, use your receipt email to set up private onboarding. One-time service fee; government and vendor costs are separate.
Fleet Launch
Multi-truck launches with drivers on payroll from day one.
$3,499one-time
+ government fees and vendor costs at cost
Best for
New carriers starting with 4–10 trucks or hiring company drivers
- Everything in Launch Kit 30
- Driver qualification files for up to 10 drivers
- Written safety policy and driver handbook
- Maintenance program with DVIR workflow setup
- Supervisor reasonable-suspicion training coordination
- Payroll and settlement structure guidance
- Quarterly compliance review for the first year
- Mock New Entrant Safety Audit
- Equipment, insurance premiums, agency fees, taxes, and vendor subscriptions
- Recruiting or placing drivers, payroll processing, and daily dispatch
- More than 10 driver files, unlimited support, or guaranteed audit outcomes
No account or planner required to pay. After payment, use your receipt email to set up private onboarding. One-time service fee; government and vendor costs are separate.
Day One Authority is a filing and compliance services company, not a law firm, insurance agency, or tax advisor. We prepare and submit registrations and coordinate vendors on your behalf. We take no commissions from insurance carriers, factoring companies, or software vendors we recommend.
Payment is the start of the handoff
What happens after payment
Receipt → private onboarding
Return from secure checkout and create or sign in to an account with the email on your receipt. Your purchase opens package-specific onboarding. The free planner is not required, and payment submits no agency application.
Your facts → reviewed scope
Provide the legal or proposed company name, base state and physical address, signing contact, cargo, commerce, equipment and drivers. Include existing USDOT/MC records and vendor contacts. Broader packages also collect vehicle and driver rosters and your real cost inputs.
Authorization → coordinated work
The team reviews existing work, applicability, missing evidence and separate charges. You approve submissions and vendor terms and complete owner-only identity verification. Protected identity and driver documents use the requested secure handoff—not ordinary email.
Launch manager support lasts 30 days; it is not an activation deadline. No response-time or agency-approval guarantee is promised.
Already have an MC number? Start with its status.
- Pending application
- Bring assigned identifiers, filing receipts, outstanding notices and insurance contacts. Confirm what remains before paying. We review the current docket rather than submit another application; a pending number does not authorize hauling.
- Active authority
- Compare remaining operating setup with Launch Kit 30 or Fleet Launch. We confirm scope and reuse accepted records. Previously completed work does not automatically earn a discount, credit or refund.
- Revoked, transferred or mismatched
- Pause and request a fit review. Reinstatement, ownership transfers and record repair are not included as routine new-carrier work. Do not buy a second application to try to bypass a problem.
Who controls what—and what can delay launch
- Day One Authority
- Prepares and coordinates the purchased scope, reviews supplied records, tracks handoffs and verifies evidence. Missing facts or authorization pause the affected work. We do not issue authority, place insurance or guarantee an audit outcome.
- Government agencies
- FMCSA controls review and activation; states and tax agencies control their credentials. FMCSA guidance describes 20–25 business days for new applications, with further review potentially taking longer. Accepted required insurance and process-agent filings are separate gates.
- Licensed insurers and vendors
- A licensed insurance agency quotes, explains and binds coverage and handles its financial-responsibility filing. Process agents, testing programs, lenders and software providers control acceptance, contracts, charges and service delivery. Introductions do not guarantee approval.
- You, the carrier
- Provide accurate information, retain account control, complete personal verification, consent to protected queries, approve costs and contracts, and maintain compliant operations. Verify active authority and all applicable credentials before accepting regulated loads.
Inspect the work, not a promise
Preview your service-work checklist
This blank sample comes from the same fulfillment catalog used for Launch Kit 30. It shows actual work definitions and required evidence—not completed customer work, a filed application, or an agency approval.
- Scope and filing authorization reviewed
- Confirm exact legal identity, applicability, existing filings and explicit customer authorization for each submission. Request identity evidence privately; record authorization and fee approval references.
- USDOT and MC application
- Confirm applicable authority types, authorized Motus submission and government-fee payment. Record agency receipt and assigned identifiers.
- Carrier packet and assignment notice
- Assemble verified company/insurance/authority records and coordinate any factoring assignment notice. Review securely before release.
Customer records stay private. This preview is not a testimonial or customer outcome claim. See our evidence and disclosure standards.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Know the work. Choose your launch handoff.
Launch Kit 30 coordinates filings, insurance handoffs, compliance setup, and operating systems. Inspect the service scope, separate costs, and blank checklist before buying.
One-time service fee · Separate agency and vendor costs · No account required before checkout