BOC-3 Process Agent Filings
Designation of Agents for Service of Process (Form BOC-3) filed with FMCSA. Required for all interstate motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders.
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Browse all 0 registered BOC-3 process agents, ranked by number of carriers served. View coverage states, carrier lists, and per-state sub-agent designations.
Browse All AgentsWhat is a BOC-3 Filing?
Understanding the designation of process agents
Purpose
Form BOC-3 (Designation of Agents for Service of Process) is a filing with FMCSA that names a person or company in each state authorized to receive legal documents (such as lawsuits or subpoenas) on behalf of a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder. The designation ensures that a carrier can be served legal process in any state where it operates.
Who Needs a BOC-3?
All for-hire motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders that hold or are applying for operating authority (MC, FF, or MX numbers) must file a BOC-3 under 49 CFR Part 366. Without a valid BOC-3 on file, FMCSA will not grant operating authority.
Blanket vs. Individual Agents
There are two types of process agent designations:
- Blanket agent: A single company that covers all states through one filing. Most common and cost-effective, typically $50 to $200.
- Individual agent: A separate agent designated for each state. Requires individual filings per state and is rarely used.
How to Check BOC-3 Status
View a carrier's BOC-3 status on their USDOT profile page. The filing shows whether a BOC-3 is on file and the name of the designated process agent.
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