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Authority launch, compliance setup, and startup support designed to help new carriers get on the road with structure from day one.

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One-Time Service

Authority Launch

Professional authority filing assistance and startup guidance for carriers managing most of their setup independently.

Package Price $1,200 One-time launch package

Best For

  • USDOT and MC filing assistance
  • BOC-3 coordination
  • Insurance activation coordination
  • Designed for self-managed carriers
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  • Initial business and operating-plan review
  • USDOT and MC authority application assistance
  • BOC-3 filing coordination
  • Commercial insurance quote and activation coordination
  • UCR registration assistance
  • Vehicle title and registration strategy
  • Load-board recommendations
  • Basic carrier startup documents
  • Guidance through authority activation
Most Complete

Authority + Compliance Launch

End-to-end assistance establishing your authority, compliance files, and basic startup systems.

Package Price $2,500 One-time launch package

Best For

  • Everything in Authority Launch
  • Compliance and first-driver file setup
  • Business-system implementation
  • 30 days of post-activation support
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  • Everything included in Authority Launch
  • Personalized startup implementation plan
  • Insurance coordination through authority activation
  • Vehicle title and registration assistance
  • Carrier packet, W-9, COI, and invoicing-system setup
  • Broker and load-board onboarding assistance
  • Company compliance-file setup
  • Initial DQ-file setup for one driver
  • Drug program and Clearinghouse setup assistance, when required
  • Initial compliance calendar
  • New Entrant Safety Audit preparation
  • Complimentary guided startup support for 30 calendar days after authority activation

Includes one company, one operating authority, one vehicle, one active driver, and one primary operating location.

Included service Authority Launch Authority + Compliance Launch
Business and operating-plan review ✓ ✓
USDOT and MC filing assistance ✓ ✓
BOC-3 coordination ✓ ✓
Insurance coordination Through activation Through activation
UCR registration assistance ✓ ✓
Title and registration strategy ✓ ✓
Vehicle title and registration assistance — ✓
Carrier packet, W-9, and COI setup — ✓
Broker and load-board onboarding assistance Recommendations only ✓
Company compliance-file setup — ✓
First-driver DQ-file setup — ✓
Drug program and Clearinghouse setup assistance — ✓
New Entrant Safety Audit preparation — ✓
Post-activation startup support — 30 days

Government, insurance, registration, testing, Clearinghouse, and other third-party costs are separate unless specifically included in writing.

Choose the Level of Compliance Support That's Right for You

Whether you want to manage compliance yourself or have an experienced team help you stay organized and audit ready, choose the option that best fits your operation.

Self-Managed

Portal Only

Manage your own DOT compliance using the 4K Compliance Portal.

Ideal for companies that want software without ongoing compliance support.

$30/month includes the first active CDL driver +$5/month for each additional active CDL driver Pay only for active drivers. Company-level compliance tools are included. No setup fee or long-term contract.
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Virtual Safety Manager

Ongoing remote safety and compliance management built around the functions your operation wants 4K to manage.

Choose your scope and receive a custom quote—without paying for functions you already handle in-house.

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Drug Program Only

Stand-Alone Drug & Alcohol Program

For companies that already have a compliance system and only need DOT Drug & Alcohol Program administration.

$150/year per company $150 annual administration begins on the first anniversary

Automatically renews annually while active. Completed standard drug or alcohol tests are $70 each. Additional or special third-party testing expenses may apply.

Service details

FMCSA and other third parties control processing, insurance filings, and activation. 4K coordinates the agreed steps but does not promise an activation date. Review FMCSA registration guidance.

Government and state fees, insurance, testing, third-party charges, legal, tax, accounting, dispatch, employment, and ongoing compliance are separate unless included in writing. The applicant must choose the correct operation type, provide accurate information, obtain required insurance, pay external fees, wait for active authority, and maintain compliance after launch. Drug & Alcohol Program Administration and DOT Audit Support are separate post-launch services.

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