A BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agent) is a federal requirement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for any motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder operating in interstate commerce.
It designates a process agent in each state where the carrier operates. The process agent is the official recipient for legal documents (such as lawsuits or official notices) on behalf of the company.
All interstate carriers and brokers must have a BOC-3 on file with FMCSA
Provides legal accountability in every state of operation
Non-compliance can result in denial of operating authority or fines
Motor carriers operating across state lines
Freight brokers or forwarding companies
Companies with USDOT/MC numbers
A BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agent) is a federal requirement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for any motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder operating in interstate commerce.
It designates a process agent in each state where the carrier operates. The process agent is the official recipient for legal documents (such as lawsuits or official notices) on behalf of the company.
All interstate carriers and brokers must have a BOC-3 on file with FMCSA
Provides legal accountability in every state of operation
Non-compliance can result in denial of operating authority or fines
Motor carriers operating across state lines
Freight brokers or forwarding companies
Companies with USDOT/MC numbers