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BOC-3 Process Agents

Process agent designations filed under Form BOC-3 with the FMCSA. Every carrier, freight forwarder, and broker with interstate operating authority must designate a process agent in every state they serve.

Form BOC-3 (Designation of Agents for Service of Process) is the FMCSA filing every interstate motor carrier, broker, and freight forwarder must keep on record under 49 CFR § 366.4 — it names the legal representatives authorized to accept court papers in each state the operation crosses. Use this hub to look up any of the 736 process agents currently registered with FMCSA, see the 1,396,056 active designations on file, and find the right agent for your authority filing.

Total Filings
1,396,056
Process Agents
736
Avg Carriers per Agent
1,897

Largest Process Agents

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132,031 carriers · 51 states
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128,823 carriers · 51 states
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124,701 carriers · 51 states
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About Form BOC-3

Every motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker applying for interstate operating authority must file a Designation of Process Agent (Form BOC-3) with the FMCSA. A process agent is a legal representative on whom court papers may be served.

A single filing covers all 50 U.S. states plus Puerto Rico and D.C. Carriers may designate different agents in different states, or use a "blanket" agent that serves every state the carrier operates in.

TruckCodex indexes every BOC-3 filing so you can look up who represents a given carrier and see which states a given agent covers.

Frequently asked questions about BOC-3

What is Form BOC-3? ▾
Form BOC-3 — Designation of Agents for Service of Process — is the FMCSA filing every motor carrier, broker, and freight forwarder operating in interstate commerce must keep on record. It names a process agent (a person or company) authorized to accept legal service of process on the carrier's behalf in every state the operation crosses, as required by 49 CFR § 366.4.
Who needs to file a BOC-3? ▾
Every motor carrier, broker, and freight forwarder applying for interstate operating authority with FMCSA must file a BOC-3. Private carriers hauling only their own goods do not need a BOC-3. The filing is a one-time event at registration but remains in force until canceled, and it must be replaced within 30 days if the agent cancels — otherwise operating authority is automatically revoked.
Can a single BOC-3 cover all 50 states? ▾
Yes. A blanket BOC-3 process agent covers all 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in a single filing. Carriers can also designate different agents in different states, but blanket coverage is the most common choice for nationwide operators.
How much does it cost to file BOC-3? ▾
FMCSA does not charge a fee to process Form BOC-3. The cost — typically $25 to $150 — is paid to the process agent for accepting the designation and electronically submitting the form to FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system. Some agents charge an annual renewal fee in addition to the initial filing.
What's the difference between a BOC-3 process agent and a registered agent? ▾
A registered agent is a state-level requirement: every LLC or corporation must name one in its state of incorporation to receive state-court process and corporate filings. A BOC-3 process agent is the federal equivalent under FMCSA, covering service of federal-court process tied to interstate operating authority across every state the carrier operates. The two roles can be filled by the same company, but the filings are separate — one does not substitute for the other.

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