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BOC-3 Process Agent Filings Explained for New Trucking Authorities

Understand why FMCSA requires a blanket BOC-3 designation of process agents across all 50 states before granting MC operating authority.

DOT Operations Compliance Review Board
Reviewed against 49 CFR & State Transportation Statutes

What Is Form BOC-3?

Form BOC-3 (Designation of Agents for Service of Process) is a mandatory federal filing that assigns a legal representative in every U.S. state where your motor carrier operates or traverses.

Electronic Transmission to FMCSA

Only a registered blanket process agent company can electronically transmit a BOC-3 filing directly into the FMCSA Unified Registration System (URS) to activate your MC authority.

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