Empowering movement, delivering results.
Rhythm Logistics Group handles your authority, registrations, permits and filings, so you stay within FMCSA guidelines and keep your focus on the road.
Compliance, in rhythm.
Avoid transportation delays, penalties and fines. Here's how working with RLG goes.
Pick your service
Browse services by category, from new authority to quarterly IFTA, with clear upfront pricing.
Book a time
Choose a slot on the calendar. We'll gather what we need from you and walk you through it.
Stay on the road
We file, track and remind you of what's due, so your back office stays handled.
Services & pricing
Everything an independent trucking business needs to get authorized and stay compliant.
New Authority Complete Packet with Permits
- MC number
- USDOT number
- BOC-3 process agent filing
- Federal authority letter (Certificate of Active Authority)
- UCR, 0–2 vehicle bracket (current year)
- IRP (apportioned tag) account setup
- IFTA (fuel license and decals) account setup
- New York State permit
- Kentucky State permit
- New Mexico State permit
- Drug consortium enrollment and certificate
- USDOT MCS-150 biennial report
New Authority Setup
- USDOT number
- MC number
- BOC-3 process agent filing
- UCR for the current year
- UCR for the following year
IRP, IFTA and highway permits are additional services.
Monthly Compliance Program
Covers 1–2 drivers, then $25/mo per additional driver. Or $790/year, 2 months free.
- Driver qualification files kept current
- Annual MVR pull for each driver
- CDL, medical card, MVR and Clearinghouse tracked
- Your own carrier dashboard
- A dedicated Compliance Officer
- Reminders before anything expires
- Autopay by card each month
Authority & Registration13 services
Get your MC/DOT operating authority set up, registered and kept current.
New Authority Setup (before September)
Includes your USDOT number, MC number, BOC-3 process agent filing and UCR for the current year. Permits, IRP and IFTA are not included (see the Complete Packet).
New Authority Setup (after September)
Includes your USDOT number, MC number, BOC-3 process agent filing, UCR for the current year and UCR for the following year. Permits, IRP and IFTA are not included (see the Complete Packet).
New Authority Complete Packet with Permits
Everything to get rolling: MC and USDOT numbers, BOC-3 process agent filing, federal authority letter (Certificate of Active Authority), UCR for the 0–2 vehicle bracket (current year), IRP (apportioned tag) and IFTA (fuel license and decals) account setup, New York, Kentucky and New Mexico state permits, drug consortium enrollment and certificate, and your USDOT MCS-150 biennial report.
MC/Operating Authority Letter
Your MC operating authority letter (Certificate of Active Authority) from FMCSA, the proof brokers, shippers, load boards and insurance companies ask for when you set up with them.
BOC-3 Processing Agent
Your BOC-3 filing names a process agent in all 50 states, as FMCSA requires before it will activate your MC authority. Filed electronically through our blanket process agent partner, usually the same day. One-time filing that stays active as long as your authority does.
UCR (Unified Carrier Registration)
Your annual Unified Carrier Registration, required for every carrier running interstate. We file and pay it for you so you are covered before enforcement starts January 1. Registration for the next year opens October 1. The state UCR fee is based on your fleet size, from the 0–2 vehicle bracket up.
Price depends on your fleet sizeAuthority Name Change
Changing your legal or DBA name? We update it on your USDOT record and MC authority with FMCSA and walk you through what has to match, such as your insurance filing and BOC-3 under the new name. Your USDOT and MC numbers stay the same.
Deactivate MC/DOT
Out of business or no longer need your authority? We properly deactivate your USDOT number and revoke your MC authority with FMCSA so you avoid future filings, UCR bills and penalties.
Biennial Update / MCS-150
Your MCS-150 biennial update filed with FMCSA, required every two years even if nothing changed. Your due month is set by the last digits of your USDOT number. Missing it can deactivate your USDOT number and bring fines.
UIIA
Enrollment in the Uniform Intermodal Interchange Agreement (UIIA), so you can pull containers at ports and rail yards. You’ll need $1 million auto liability and $1 million general liability with the UIIA endorsement; some equipment providers also require trailer interchange or cargo coverage. We guide you through setting up with each equipment provider.
SCAC Code
Your Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) from the NMFTA, a 2–4 letter code required for intermodal, port, government and many large shipper loads. Includes the NMFTA fee for your first year. SCAC codes must be renewed every year.
KYU Number
Your Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) number, required for trucks over 59,999 lbs running in Kentucky. We set up your account so you can run legally. KYU tax and filing your quarterly returns are separate.
Motus Link USDOT
Link your USDOT number to your FMCSA Motus account, FMCSA’s new registration system, so you can view and update your company record and filings online. We walk you through the Login.gov setup.
IRP, Tax & Permits10 services
Apportioned plates, fuel tax, heavy vehicle use tax and state permits.
Apportioned Tags (IRP) Setup
Set up your IRP account and get apportioned plates and a cab card through the Georgia DOR, so one plate covers every IRP state you run. Required for interstate trucks over 26,000 lbs or with 3 or more axles. We collect your documents, such as your title, stamped 2290 and USDOT number, and handle the filing. State registration fees are billed separately.
IRP Add Truck
Add a truck to your existing IRP account with the Georgia DOR and get its apportioned plate and updated cab card. We collect the title, stamped 2290 and insurance and handle the filing. State registration fees for the added truck are billed separately.
IRP Renewal
Your yearly IRP apportioned plate renewal with the Georgia DOR, filed before your plates expire so your trucks stay legal in every IRP state. We collect your mileage, stamped 2290 and insurance and handle the filing. State registration fees are billed separately once your renewal is submitted.
HVUT Form 2290 (1-2 trucks)
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 e-filed with the IRS for 1 or 2 trucks, for vehicles 55,000 lbs or more. Due by August 31 each year, or by the end of the month after a new truck’s first use. You get your stamped Schedule 1, which you need for IRP plates and renewals. The IRS tax itself is paid separately from our fee.
HVUT Form 2290 (3 or more trucks)
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 e-filed with the IRS for 3 or more trucks, for vehicles 55,000 lbs or more. Due by August 31 each year, or by the end of the month after a new truck’s first use. You get your stamped Schedule 1, which you need for IRP plates and renewals. The IRS tax itself is paid separately from our fee.
Quarterly IFTA Filing (1-2 trucks)
Your quarterly IFTA fuel tax return prepared and filed from your miles and fuel. $95 per quarter for Q1, Q2 and Q4, and $125 for Q3. Prices shown are for 1 or 2 trucks and may change based on your fleet size.
Price depends on your fleet sizeNew Mexico Permit
New Mexico Weight Distance Tax (WDT) permit, required for trucks over 26,000 lbs running in New Mexico. We set up your account and get your permit issued. Weight distance tax and filing your WDT returns are separate.
Add Truck to State Highway Permit
Add a truck to your existing New Mexico, New York HUT, Oregon or Kentucky permit so it’s covered for that state. Price depends on the state and number of trucks. State fees are separate.
Price depends on your fleet sizeNY HUT
New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) registration and decal, required for trucks over 18,000 lbs running in New York. We set up your certificate of registration and order your HUT decal. The state decal fee and HUT returns are separate.
Oregon Permit
Oregon Weight Mile Tax account and permit, required for trucks over 26,000 lbs running in Oregon. We set up your account and get your credentials issued. Weight mile tax and filing your Oregon returns are separate.
Compliance & Safety9 services
Audits, driver files, testing programs and ongoing compliance support.
New Entrant Audit
Preparation for your FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit, which every new carrier goes through in its first 12 months. We review your driver files, drug and alcohol program, hours of service, vehicle maintenance and insurance records so you pass the first time.
Change of Ownership
Moving a trucking authority to a new owner or business entity? We handle the FMCSA filings and walk you through what has to be updated under the new owner, such as insurance and BOC-3.
Driver Qualification File
A complete Driver Qualification File for one driver, built to FMCSA rules: employment application, medical card, road test or CDL, previous employer checks and Clearinghouse query, organized and audit-ready. MVR and PSP reports are ordered separately.
Drug and Alcohol Consortium Enrollment
Enrollment in a DOT drug and alcohol testing consortium, required for every carrier with CDL drivers, including owner-operators. Includes random testing selection and your enrollment certificate. Price depends on the number of drivers.
Price depends on your fleet sizePSP Report
A Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report from FMCSA showing a driver’s last 5 years of crashes and 3 years of roadside inspections, so you can hire with confidence.
Motor Vehicle Report
A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for a driver, required when you hire and every 12 months for the annual driver review. Goes straight into the driver’s qualification file.
Monthly Compliance Program
Your driver qualification files built and kept current on a monthly autopay subscription, including each driver’s annual MVR pull. We track every driver’s CDL, medical card, annual MVR review and Clearinghouse query and remind you before anything expires, so your files stay audit-ready. You also get your own carrier dashboard and a dedicated Compliance Officer. $79 a month covers 1 or 2 drivers, plus $25 a month for each additional driver, paid automatically by card. Prefer to pay once a year? The yearly plan is $790, two months free.
Monthly Compliance Program (yearly)
The Monthly Compliance Program paid once a year, with two months free. Your driver qualification files built and kept current, including each driver’s annual MVR pull, plus CDL, medical card, MVR review and Clearinghouse tracking, reminders before anything expires, your own carrier dashboard and a dedicated Compliance Officer. $790 a year covers 1 or 2 drivers, plus $250 a year for each additional driver, renewed automatically by card.
Carrier Packets
A ready-to-send carrier packet with your MC authority letter, certificate of insurance and W-9, so you can set up with brokers and shippers fast.
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Built in honor of a family history on the road.
Rhythm Logistics Group LLC was started in 2019, in honor of my family's long history in trucking transportation services. At RLG, we specialize in transportation compliance including starting your LLC, trucking authority setup, IRP, IFTA and all independent trucking business administrative needs.
Compliance regulations are vital to avoid transportation delays, penalties and fines. Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service and minimize the stress of demanding compliance requirements so you can stay focused on the road.
Thank you for entrusting Rhythm Logistics Group with your back office and compliance needs.
Rhythm Logistics helped my company tremendously. Starting out as a new company owner I had no clue where to start. The Rhythm Logistics Group team walked me through a complete set up. If ever any questions I didn't have to hesitate to call. Amazing team with amazing knowledge!Johnson, new company owner
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