Trucking setup, compliance & safety services
From company formation and operating authority to ongoing compliance and safety support, ESI helps you launch your trucking business and keep it moving.
Entity formationAuthority setupInsurance guidanceCompliance & safety
A good place to start
Where are you in
your trucking business?
New keys or familiar roads. Find the support that fits where you are today.
The business side, covered
Support for the work
beyond the wheel.
You don’t have to sort through a long list of acronyms. Start with what you need help with.
01
Entity Formation
Build the foundation for your trucking business.
- LLC or S corporation filings and EIN acquisition
- Operating agreements tailored for trucking
- State unemployment and withholding tax accounts
02
Authority Setup
Get help with the authority, registrations, and filings your operation needs.
- USDOT and MC number filings
- BOC-3 process agents and UCR registration
- Broker and freight forwarder authority
- IFTA, IRP, and state highway use tax filings
03
Insurance Guidance
Connect with specialized brokers for trucking insurance coverage.
- Cargo coverage
- Liability coverage
- Physical damage coverage
04
Ongoing Compliance & Safety
Support for the compliance work that continues after you get on the road.
- IFTA filings
- Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse management
- Safety audit support
Not sure which service you need? Start with a conversation.
Compliance services deep dive
Keep up with the requirements that keep you moving.
IFTA & IRP Registration
International Fuel Tax Agreement applications and filings, plus International Registration Plan filings for multi-state operations.
Safety & Audit Support
New Entrant Safety Audit preparation, Driver Qualification (DQ) file management, and ELD monitoring to help manage CSA scores.
Compliance checklist
| Service | Frequency | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT/MC Authority | One-time | Critical |
| BOC-3 Filing | One-time | Critical |
| UCR Registration | Annual | Required |
| IFTA Tax Returns for Trucks over 26,000 lbs | Quarterly | Critical |
| Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse for CDL Drivers | Ongoing | Critical |
| Biennial Update (MCS-150) | Every 2 years | Required |
More road ahead.Less business
to figure out alone.
to figure out alone.
For life beyond the cab
Your day is full enough without a second shift of paperwork.
There’s more to being an owner-operator than the miles you drive. Registrations, filing deadlines, driver records, and safety audits all need attention, too.
ESI brings those business services together, so you have a place to start when the paperwork needs a hand.
- Get help maintaining driver qualification files.
- Get support with your next business step.
- Ask questions before tackling a filing alone.
More road ahead.Less business
to figure out alone.
to figure out alone.
For life beyond the cab
Your day is full enough without a second shift of paperwork.
There’s more to being an owner-operator than the miles you drive. Registrations, filing deadlines, driver records, and safety audits all need attention, too.
ESI brings those business services together, so you have a place to start when the paperwork needs a hand.
- Get help maintaining driver qualification files.
- Get support with your next business step.
- Ask questions before tackling a filing alone.
Behind the business
Get to know the people behind your business support.
Your business is more than a truck. It’s your livelihood. For over 30 years ESI has serviced thousands of trucking clients just like you.
Based in Boise, Idaho, ESI helps trucking businesses with entity formation, authority setup, insurance guidance, and ongoing compliance and safety support. Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation are also available.
Have questions about what’s included or how to get started? Speak with ESI about your business and the help you’re looking for.
269-743-4009
One business. A lot of moving parts.
01
Starting out
02
Operating authority
03
Compliance & safety
Additional business support
Help with your books.
Support at tax time.
Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation are also available when your business needs them.
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Make sense of what comes in and what goes out, with organized records for your business.
- Settlements and expenses
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reports and payroll
Tax Preparation
Get help preparing business and personal returns, based on your business structure.
- Federal and state returns
- Business income reporting
- Quarterly tax calculations
Let’s talk business
What does your trucking business need help with?
Starting something new or catching up on the business side? Tell us where you are and what you need.
Contact ESI for a free consultation.