Solutions Specialty Insurance Brokers
Customized trucking permit and compliance solutions for motor carriers and owner-operators, including California Motor Carrier Permits, apportioned plates, IFTA and other state and federal licensing requirements.
Trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Federal, state and local agencies all set rules for anyone operating a commercial motor vehicle, whether you haul for hire or move your own cargo. Falling out of compliance can lead to fines, suspended permits, stopped operations and even impounded equipment.
Solutions Specialty Insurance Brokers has helped hundreds of motor carriers and owner-operators understand and meet these requirements. Our trucking permit services cover everything from a first CA number to full interstate operating authority, so you can keep your trucks moving and your paperwork in order.
We handle the commercial trucking permits and filings that motor carriers need at every level of government.
The International Fuel Tax Agreement lets interstate carriers report and pay fuel taxes through one base jurisdiction instead of every state they drive through. We help you set up your IFTA license, order decals and stay on top of quarterly IFTA fuel tax reporting so you avoid penalties and the cost of buying fuel trip permits.
No two trucking operations are the same. A new owner-operator running local routes needs a very different set of truck permits than an established fleet hauling across state lines.
That’s why we start by listening. We review how you operate, where you travel and what you haul, then recommend only the permits you actually need. Our goal is simple: full trucking compliance without overspending on licenses and filings that don’t apply to your business.
Whether you’re starting a new trucking company, adding trucks, expanding into interstate work or catching up on overdue filings, our team provides hands-on trucking permit assistance from start to finish.
Not sure which permits apply to you? Tell us about your operation and we’ll build a permit checklist tailored to your business.
Since 2002, Solutions Specialty has been part of the California DMV Business Partner Automation (BPA) program. As an authorized BPA partner, we process many registration transactions right in our office, often in minutes, so you skip the DMV line and get back on the road faster.
We handle California vehicle registration for both commercial and personal use vehicles, including:
Our team knows the paperwork, fees and common hold-ups, so your transaction is done right the first time.
From new trailer purchases to transfers and renewals, we manage trailer registration and related transactions for carriers of every size. We can help you register a single trailer or keep an entire trailer fleet current.
Lost, stolen or damaged documents shouldn’t keep your truck parked. We issue:
Skip the DMV line. Many registration transactions can be completed in our office the same day.
If your trucks travel across state lines, apportioned registration lets you operate legally in every member jurisdiction with a single set of credentials.
Need California apportioned plates within 24 hours? As an authorized partner of the California DMV, Solutions Specialty can issue apportioned plates, stickers and all required documents directly from our office. We can help you:
What is an apportioned vehicle? An apportionable vehicle is a power unit (not a trailer) used in two or more jurisdictions to carry property, or passengers for hire, that:
Vehicles at or under 26,000 lbs may also register under IRP, but it is optional.
The International Registration Plan is an agreement among U.S. states and Canadian provinces for registering commercial vehicles that operate in multiple jurisdictions. Carriers register in their base jurisdiction and pay fees based on the miles traveled in each member jurisdiction. Your base jurisdiction is typically the state where your business is established, supported by factors such as:
Carriers that skip IRP registration must buy temporary trip permits every time they enter another state, which quickly adds cost and administrative work.
Running interstate loads? Get your apportioned plates and IRP credentials processed fast by an authorized DMV partner.
Trucking permits are licenses, registrations and authorizations that allow commercial vehicles to operate legally. They are issued by federal, state and local agencies and include USDOT numbers, operating authority, IRP registration, IFTA licenses, state motor carrier permits and weight permits. Requirements depend on your routes, cargo and vehicle weight.
Anyone who transports property in California for hire needs a Motor Carrier Permit, regardless of vehicle size or weight. Carriers moving their own property in a commercial vehicle weighing 10,001 lbs or more also generally need an MCP. Both interstate and intrastate carriers operating in California may be required to hold one.
First, obtain a CA number from the California Highway Patrol. Then submit an MCP application to the DMV with proof of insurance, workers’ compensation information and applicable fees. Solutions Specialty can prepare and file the entire application for you. Call 323-771-0777 or request a free quote to get started.
A CA number is a motor carrier identification number issued by the California Highway Patrol. It is used to track a carrier’s safety and inspection records in California. A CA number is required before you can apply for a California Motor Carrier Permit.
Carriers operating in two or more jurisdictions need apportioned registration for power units with two axles over 26,000 lbs, three or more axles regardless of weight, or combinations over 26,000 lbs. Apportioned plates let these vehicles travel across member states and provinces without buying individual trip permits.
California-based carriers need a California IFTA license if they operate qualified vehicles across state lines. A qualified vehicle has three or more axles, two axles over 26,000 lbs, or a combination over 26,000 lbs. Carriers traveling only within California do not need an IFTA license.
Most new trucking companies need a USDOT number, operating authority if hauling interstate for hire, a BOC-3 filing, UCR, IRP plates, an IFTA license and Form 2290. California carriers also need a CA number and Motor Carrier Permit. Exact requirements depend on your routes and cargo.
Call Solutions Specialty at 323-771-0777 or fill out our free request a quote form. Our licensing team will review your operation, explain your options and handle the filings for you, from a single permit to a complete compliance setup.
From CA numbers and Motor Carrier Permits to apportioned plates and IFTA, our team takes care of the paperwork so you can keep moving.
Get Help With Your Trucking PermitsCall (323) 771-0777
Maywood: 4445 Slauson Ave, Maywood, CA 90270 | Corona (by appointment): 4160 Temescal Canyon Rd Ste 401, Corona, CA 92883
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm | Sat 10:00am–3:00pm | Sun closed
We are licensed to provide vehicle registration service to the public, but our office is not a branch of the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Posting of this notice is required, per Section 11406(d), CVC.) O/L as Solutions Auto Insurance Registration · CA O/L License Number: 55345