Question: how much does it cost to start your own authority?
Answer: Process Agent Designation ($35 to file form BOC-3 plus $100 annually to your chosen agent) FMCSA Permanent Authority fee ($300) International Registration Plan fees (widely ranges, from $200 to $2000, depending on how many states you plan to run) Base plate fees (varies by state, about $275 to $1,000 annually)