New carriers getting authority
You are starting out and need a USDOT number, MC operating authority, BOC-3, UCR and whatever your home state requires, in the right order and without paying for things you do not need.
New authority setupTrucking permits, registrations and compliance support
Get your trucking filings done right, without guessing what applies.
Think and Thank LLC helps owner-operators, small fleets and growing motor carriers with USDOT and MC authority, UCR, IRP plates, IFTA, Form 2290, state permits and ongoing compliance. We tell you what you need, prepare it correctly and keep you current.
- Plain-language answers before you commit to anything
- A clear quote before any filing is prepared
- One point of contact from first call to confirmation
Think and Thank LLC is an independent, privately owned service provider. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with FMCSA, USDOT, the IRS or any state agency. How we work
Who we help
The paperwork is the same whether you run one truck or forty. The difference is how much time you can afford to spend on it.
Owner-operators and small fleets
You are running loads and would rather not spend evenings on IFTA returns, 2290 filings, UCR renewals and cab card updates. We handle the recurring filings and tell you what is due before it is late.
Ongoing compliance supportGrowing carriers adding trucks or states
You are adding units, crossing into new jurisdictions or taking on a new commodity. We sort out the IRP, IFTA, weight-distance permit and registration changes that come with growth.
IRP and multi-state registrationWhat we file
Each service page explains who needs it, what we do, what you will need to send us and what happens next.
USDOT numberConfirm whether you need a USDOT number, get it filed correctly and understand the biennial update that comes with it.Learn more MC authority and BOC-3Operating authority application, BOC-3 filing and insurance coordination for carriers getting their authority for the first time.Learn more UCR registrationAnnual Unified Carrier Registration filed in the right fee bracket, with a reminder before next year's deadline.Learn more IRP apportioned platesNew IRP accounts, renewals, added vehicles and cab card changes prepared for your base state.Learn more IFTA and fuel tax returnsIFTA license and decals, plus quarterly fuel tax returns prepared from your mileage and fuel records.Learn more Form 2290 (HVUT)Annual Form 2290 e-filing with stamped Schedule 1, plus amendments, VIN corrections and credit claims.Learn more State weight-distance permitsKYU, New York HUT, New Mexico and Oregon weight-distance accounts, returns and temporary trip permits.Learn more Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseClearinghouse registration, service agent designation and a schedule for pre-employment and annual driver queries.Learn more Ongoing compliance supportBiennial updates, company changes, renewal tracking, reinstatements and help preparing for a new entrant audit.Learn more
How it works
No portal to figure out and no surprise fees. Here is what happens after you reach out.
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Tell us your situation
Call, email or use the request form. What you haul, where you run, how many trucks and what you already have on file is enough to start.
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We confirm what applies and quote it
You get a plain list of the filings you need, the ones you do not, the agency fees involved and our service fee, before anything is prepared.
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You send documents, we prepare and submit
We send a short checklist of what we need from you, review it for errors that cause rejections, and file with the correct agency on your behalf.
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You get confirmation and renewal reminders
You receive copies of every filing and confirmation number. We note your renewal and reporting dates so the next deadline does not catch you off guard.
What you will usually need
Exact requirements depend on the filing, but most registrations draw on the same handful of documents. Having these ready shortens everything.
- Legal business name, EIN and business address (or your name and SSN for sole proprietors)
- Vehicle details: VIN, year, make, unladen and gross weights, number of axles
- Existing USDOT or MC number and any current registrations
- Proof of insurance or your insurance agent's contact details
- Where you are based, which states you operate in and what you haul
- For fuel tax returns: mileage and fuel purchases by state for the quarter
Why carriers work with us
We explain, then file
You will understand what each registration is for and why it applies to you. If something does not apply, we say so.
Fees in writing first
Agency fees and our service fee are separated and quoted before work begins. No bundles you did not ask for.
Checked before it is submitted
Most rejections come from mismatched names, addresses and weights. We review every filing against your documents before it goes in.
Deadlines tracked for you
We keep a record of your renewal and reporting dates and reach out ahead of time, so compliance stays routine rather than urgent.
One person who knows your file
You talk to the same person each time. No ticket queue, no retelling your situation from the start.
Independent and upfront about it
We are a private company, not an agency. You can always file directly yourself; we are here when you would rather have it handled.
Common questions
Can I file these registrations myself?
Yes. Every registration we handle can be filed directly with the agency that issues it, and the agency fee is the same either way. Carriers use us to avoid rejections, save time and have someone who keeps track of what is due.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to new inquiries within one business day (confirm) during business hours. Processing times for the filings themselves depend on the agency and we will tell you what to expect for each one.
Do you guarantee approval or a turnaround time?
No. Approvals and processing times are controlled by the agencies, not by us. What we do control is submitting a complete, accurate filing the first time and following up until it is confirmed.
Not sure which filings you need?
Tell us what you haul, where you run and what you already have. We will tell you what applies, what it involves and what we would charge before anything is filed.