🔹 PHASE 1 — Business Formation Lay your foundation the right way. - ✅ Choose your business name - ✅ Verify availability on your state SOS website - ✅ File Articles of Organization (LLC)($50–$500 depending on state) - ✅ Appoint a Registered Agent(You or a service like Northwest Registered Agent) - ✅ Get your EIN (Free — irs.gov/ein, ~10 minutes) - ✅ Open a business bank account(Bring EIN + Articles of Organization) - ✅ Create an Operating Agreement(Free templates available online) 🔹 PHASE 2 — Federal DOT Registration Get legally recognized to operate. - ✅ Register for your USDOT Number(Free — Form MCS-150 at li.fmcsa.dot.gov) - ✅ Save your USDOT number(Needed for insurance + compliance) - ✅ Order USDOT decals for your truck(Both sides — minimum 2” lettering) - ✅ Update all business profiles(Website, Google Business Profile, invoices) 🔹 PHASE 3 — MC Authority Application Make it official — this is where you go active. - ✅ File Form OP-1($300 — choose HHG or Property) - ✅ Receive your MC Number(Issued immediately after filing) - ✅ File BOC-3 Process Agent(BOC3.com — $20–$40) - ✅ Bind commercial insurance(Minimum $750K liability) - ⚠️ Wait 20-day FMCSA protest period - ❗ DO NOT HAUL until status = ACTIVE - ✅ Verify status at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov - ✅ Print your MC Authority Certificate 🔹 PHASE 4 — Insurance & Filings Protect your business and stay compliant. - ✅ Confirm BMC-91 filed (liability) - ✅ Confirm BMC-34 filed (cargo, if HHG) - ✅ Add commercial auto coverage - ✅ Add general liability coverage - ⚠️ Set renewal reminders(Lapsed insurance = authority shutdown) 🔹 PHASE 5 — Tax & Compliance Stay legal and audit-ready. - ✅ Register for UCR($69/year — 0–2 trucks) - ✅ Apply for IFTA (if crossing states) - ✅ File IRS Form 2290 (if 55K+ lbs)~$550/year - ✅ Check state intrastate requirements - ✅ Set up quarterly IFTA reporting - ✅ Track mileage + fuel per truck

If you’re looking to get into the trucking, transport, or logistics industry, here’s a simple breakdown of costs + timeline to get fully set up and running. 📋 Setup Overview 1️⃣ Form Your LLC💰 $50 – $500⏱ 1–3 days📍 Your state website 2️⃣ Registered Agent (Optional)💰 $50 – $300 / year⏱ Same day📍 Services like Northwest or ZenBusiness 3️⃣ Get EIN (Tax ID)💰 FREE⏱ 10 minutes📍 IRS website 4️⃣ USDOT Number💰 FREE⏱ 30 minutes📍 FMCSA Registration Portal 5️⃣ MC Authority (Operating Authority)💰 $300⏱ 20–25 days approval📍 FMCSA Licensing 6️⃣ Process Agent (BOC-3 Filing)💰 $20 – $40⏱ 1–2 days 7️⃣ Insurance (Required)💰 $2,000 – $8,000 / year⏱ 2–5 days ( Depending on the equipment you will be using ) 8️⃣ UCR Registration💰 Starting at $69 / year⏱ Same day 9️⃣ IFTA (Fuel Tax – if running interstate)💰 Varies⏱ 1–2 weeks 🔟 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290)💰 Around $550 / year⏱ Same day

One of the biggest reasons this community exists is to create opportunities for everyone involved in the moving and logistics industry. Quick Pick Up Logistics is always looking to build new partnerships and referral relationships, and we believe in rewarding people who bring opportunities to the table. 🤝 Referral Opportunities If you refer a customer that books a move with us, you may qualify for referral compensation once the job is completed. We’re currently looking for referrals such as: • Residential moving clients• Commercial / office relocations• Long-distance moves• Vehicle transport clients If you send a lead that turns into a completed job, you can receive a referral reward as a thank you for the connection. 🚀 Let’s Grow Together The goal of this community is to create real opportunities, partnerships, and income streams for members involved in logistics and moving. If you have leads, connections, or partnerships, feel free to share them here. Let’s build a strong network and help each other grow. 🚛📦 — Daniel BohorquezCEO | Quick Pick Up Logistics

Welcome to the Quick Pick Up Logistics Community 🚛📦 This space was created to connect people in the moving, transportation, and logistics industry so we can learn, collaborate, and grow together. To keep this community valuable for everyone, please follow these simple guidelines: 1️⃣ Respect Everyone Treat all members with professionalism and respect. We are here to build connections and opportunities, not tear each other down. 2️⃣ Keep an Open Mind This community includes people from different backgrounds and experience levels. Be open to learning, connecting, and networking with others. 3️⃣ Contribute Value Share insights, ask questions, offer advice, and help others grow in the logistics and moving industry. 4️⃣ Invite One Person Help us grow this network. Please invite at least one person from your contacts who could benefit from being part of this community. Strong communities grow through strong connections. 5️⃣ No Spam Promotions are welcome only if they bring value to the community (services, partnerships, opportunities). Avoid repetitive or irrelevant posts. 6️⃣ Build Real Connections This community is about relationships and collaboration. Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself, network, and connect with other members. Our goal is to build a powerful network of movers, transporters, and logistics professionals nationwide. Let’s keep this space positive, productive, and full of opportunity. — Daniel BohorquezCEO | Quick Pick Up Logistics 🚛

What’s up everyone, My name is Daniel Bohorquez, Founder & CEO of Quick Pick Up Logistics. I created this community to bring together people who are interested in moving, logistics, transportation, and building opportunities in this industry. The logistics and relocation industry is a multi-billion dollar space, and there are a lot of opportunities whether you're: • Starting a moving company• Looking for moving jobs or crews• Learning how logistics works• Networking with other movers and transporters• Looking for partnerships and referrals Inside this community we’ll be sharing: 📦 Moving industry tips & strategies🚛 Business growth advice for movers🤝 Partnership opportunities📈 Lead generation ideas💼 Real experiences from the field🔑 Ways to grow in the logistics space My goal is to build a strong network where everyone can learn, collaborate, and grow together. If you're new here, introduce yourself below: 1️⃣ Your name 2️⃣ What city/state you're in 3️⃣ What part of logistics or moving you're involved in (or want to learn) Looking forward to connecting with all of you and building something powerful here. — DanielCEO | Quick Pick Up Logistics