If you're starting a trucking company, you've probably come across the term BOC-3 filing and wondered: "What is a BOC-3 and do I actually need one?" The short answer is: ✅ Yes, if you're applying for Operating Authority, you'll generally need a BOC-3 filing before your authority can become active. The good news? A BOC-3 filing is one of the easier parts of the trucking startup process. The challenge isn't completing the filing itself. The challenge is understanding where it f