Transportation Compliance Service

What Transportation Compliance Service does

Transportation Compliance Service (TCS), based near Boise, Idaho, is a privately held, family-owned services firm founded in 2012 by Jeff Minert and his father David Minert to help trucking operators navigate federal and state DOT/FMCSA regulatory requirements. The company organizes its work around four service lines — Managed Compliance Services, State and Federal Compliance, Start-up Compliance Services, and Driver Compliance — covering USDOT number registration, MC/BOC-3 filings, Unified Carrier Registration, IFTA and IRP quarterly filings, IRS 2290/HVUT, MCS-150 biennial updates, state operating authority, New Entrant Safety Audit preparation, drug and alcohol clearinghouse compliance via a 10,000+ collection-site network spanning the U.S. and Canada, PSP screening, DataQs dispute management, and adjacencies such as LLC formation, EIN setup, insurance guidance, permits, and policy manuals.

The underlying technology is positioned as a compliance management platform for DOT/FMCSA regulatory navigation, with a customer portal at my.transcompservice.com granting account-level access; however, the firm's core delivery model is high-touch, with dedicated compliance managers assigned to managed-service customers and specialists guiding applicants step-by-step through one-time filings. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed and the AI modality arrays are empty; competitive differentiation rests on human specialist expertise rather than software automation.

TCS makes money through managed-services retainers (ongoing quarterly and recurring filings, monitoring, and dedicated manager access) and professional-services fees for one-time and periodic filings plus driver-compliance work; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, with free consultations, downloadable checklists as lead magnets (a New Trucking Company Checklist has been downloaded 10,000+ times), content marketing via blog and social, and BBB accreditation as a trust signal. The firm claims to have serviced 150,000+ existing and start-up companies cumulatively across twelve years and serves a primarily SMB/startup trucking-operator base; Amazon and FedEx logos appear on the site but most documented engagement is with individual trucking entrepreneurs.

Name

Transportation Compliance Service

Legal name

Transportation Compliance Service LLC

Website

https://transcompservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Transportation Compliance Service (TCS) is a family-owned Idaho-based firm that helps U.S. and Canadian trucking operators navigate DOT and FMCSA regulatory requirements, including USDOT registration, IFTA/IRP filings, MCS-150 updates, driver compliance, and New Entrant Safety Audit preparation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Compliance Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Compliance & Regulatory Management (DOT/IFTA/ELD, Inspections) (TLABAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Compliance & Risk (DOT/FMCSA, MVR Monitoring, Drug & Alcohol Programs) (TLABANAL), Telematics/ELD & Onboard Data Recorder Diagnostics / Compliance Checks (TLAKANAE), DOT / Regulatory Compliance Inspections & Certifications (FMCSA/State) (TLAKAGAC)

Keywords

• DOT compliance services
• FMCSA registration filings
• Trucking regulatory compliance
• USDOT number registration
• Motor carrier compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Meridian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Compliance Services: Ongoing compliance management including quarterly tax requirements, permitting, driver compliance monitoring, and regulatory filings. Customers receive dedicated compliance managers.
2. Business Registrations and Filings: One-time and periodic filings including USDOT number registration, MC number activation, BOC-3 form filing, MCS-150 biennial updates, Unified Carrier Registration, state operating authority, and insurance guidance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transportation Compliance Service provides managed DOT and FMCSA regulatory compliance services for commercial trucking companies, including USDOT Number Registration, Motor Carrier/BOC-3 filings, Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), IFTA & IRP, IRS 2290/HVUT, MCS-150 biennial updates, state operating authority, and driver compliance (drug & alcohol testing/Clearinghouse, PSP). The company assigns dedicated compliance managers to handle ongoing federal and state filings, permits, audit support, and DataQs/violations management for start-up and existing carriers operating interstate and intrastate across the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

Transportation Compliance Service is a compliance-focused service company offering a comprehensive suite of federal and state regulatory compliance solutions for the trucking and transportation industry. The portfolio centers on core compliance services including USDOT Number Registration, Motor Carrier/BOC-3 filings, Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), IFTA & IRP management, IRS 2290/HVUT filing, and MCS-150 biennial updates. These are supported by add-on modules such as LLC Registration, EIN Number Setup, Policy & Procedure Manual development, Insurance Guidance, and Permits management. Driver-specific services include Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP), DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing/Clearinghouse compliance, and FMCSA Audit Support. The company also provides free downloadable resources including checklists, worksheets, and timesheets. The service architecture is organized around Managed Compliance Services (ongoing support), State and Federal Compliance services, Start-up Compliance Services, and Driver Compliance services, all designed to help trucking companies navigate complex DOT and FMCSA regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Compliance Services Ongoing, dedicated compliance management for trucking companies, providing a single compliance manager who monitors quarterly tax requirements, permitting, driver compliance issues, and federal and state regulatory filings.
• USDOT Number Registration End-to-end assistance in obtaining a USDOT number from the Department of Transportation, including eligibility review, application preparation, and ongoing compliance guidance.
• Motor Carrier (MC) Number / BOC-3 Filing Facilitates Motor Carrier Interstate Operating Authority (MC number) activation and BOC-3 form filing with the FMCSA to designate a processing agent as the carrier's legal presence in operating states.
• Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Manages annual UCR registration and fee payment to the carrier's base state for motor carriers, brokers, leasing companies, and freight forwarders engaged in interstate commerce.
• IFTA & IRP Compliance Handles International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP) registration and quarterly compliance filing, including fuel and mileage averaging and apportionment of registration fees.
• IRS 2290 / Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Filing Assists with annual Heavy Vehicle Use Tax filing for vehicles over 55,000 pounds taxable gross weight, including navigation of deadlines, complexities, and applicable exemptions.
• MCS-150 Biennial Update Manages biennial MCS-150 form filings required to maintain valid USDOT numbers, including updates for address, company name, or operating authority changes.
• State Operating Authority Guides trucking companies through state-specific operating authority requirements, which vary significantly by state, to ensure compliance with local DOT safety standards.
• Driver Compliance Services Comprehensive driver compliance services including Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP), DOT drug and alcohol testing, clearinghouse compliance, and policy development for commercial drivers.
• FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Compliance Provides drug and alcohol testing services through over 10,000 DOT-approved collection sites across the United States and Canada, along with Clearinghouse compliance and program management.
• DOT (FMCSA) New Entrant Safety Audit Support Prepares new trucking companies for the New Entrant Safety Audit during the first 18 months of provisional operating authority, providing end-to-end guidance through the audit process.
• DataQs & Violations Management Helps carriers address and dispute violations found during roadside or port-of-entry inspections, including working to clean up data errors and improve safety ratings via FMCSA DataQs.
• LLC Registration Assists new trucking companies with forming a Limited Liability Company, helping reduce personal liability for business owners.
• EIN Number Setup Obtains an Employer Identification Number from the IRS for tax filing and reporting, bundled with Managed Compliance Services.
• Insurance Guidance & Support Leverages partnerships with insurance companies to help determine commercial trucking insurance requirements based on company operations and driver experience.
• Permits Management Manages various trucking permits including fuel permits, trip permits, tax permits, over-dimension permits, and load-type permits to prevent delays or vehicle impounding.
• Intrastate-Only Operations Compliance Ensures compliance with local and federal regulations for trucking companies operating exclusively within state lines, including CDL requirements and hazardous materials financial responsibility.
• Start-up Compliance Services Assistance for new transportation businesses to navigate DOT & FMCSA regulations, remove compliance risks, and get running correctly from the start.
• Business Compliance Services Ongoing compliance services for existing trucking companies to navigate regulations, meet requirements, and maintain DOT & FMCSA standards while focusing on business operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000+ businesses serviced over 12 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCS has partnerships with insurance companies to help determine commercial trucking insurance requirements for customers. The partnerships assist in identifying appropriate coverage levels based on company operations and driver experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Motive (formerly KeepTruckin): Provides ELDs, fleet management, and automated compliance tools (HOS, IFTA, vehicle inspections) to commercial trucking customers. Comparable where it intersects TCS's compliance workflow with self-service software, especially for tech-forward small and mid fleets.
• Fleetio: SaaS fleet management platform covering vehicle, equipment, and driver compliance workflows including inspections and DOT compliance. Represents the software-enabled alternative to TCS's manual managed-services model and could substitute for some service scope over time.
• MyCarrierPortal / MyCDLPortal: Digital platform for FMCSA registration, compliance filings, and carrier onboarding, offering low-cost alternatives to traditional compliance service firms. Represents the technology-enabled pricing pressure that could emerge as a substitute for TCS's high-touch managed services.

Direct peers

• Foley Carrier Services: Specialist firm offering FMCSA/DOT compliance services, USDOT registration, IFTA/IRP, drug & alcohol consortium, and permits management for trucking companies. Overlaps almost one-to-one with TCS's core offerings and serves the same SMB/startup trucking segment.
• Safety Services Inc. (SSI): Provides DOT/FMCSA compliance services including drug and alcohol testing programs, safety audits, and regulatory filings to motor carriers. Highly comparable to TCS in service scope and target customer base of small-to-mid fleet trucking companies.
• National Compliance Services (NCS): Boutique firm offering FMCSA/DOT compliance, drug & alcohol consortium, and regulatory filings tailored to small carriers and owner-operators. Closely matches TCS's SMB-focused service model and pricing posture.
• U.S. Compliance Centers: Operates DOT drug and alcohol testing consortiums and provides compliance services to trucking employers across the US, including clearinghouse compliance and audit support. Directly competes with TCS's driver compliance / drug & alcohol clearinghouse offerings.

Broad incumbents

• J.J. Keller & Associates: Large, established provider of DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance products and services for trucking fleets, including managed services, publications, training, and safety technology. Directly comparable to TCS across the federal/state compliance and driver compliance stack, but operates at much larger scale and with broader product breadth (SaaS, consulting, training).

Others

• Tenstreet (DriverReach / SambaSafety): Provider of driver qualification, screening, and compliance technology to motor carriers. Overlaps with TCS's driver compliance and PSP/clearinghouse services from a software perspective rather than a managed-services perspective.

Regional players

• Pride Transport / Pride Compliance Services: Regional carrier and compliance-focused affiliate serving truckers in the Western US with DOT setup and ongoing filings. Comparable service mix to TCS but with a regional focus on the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest trucking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/transportationcomplianceservice

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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