Services
TransComply offers tools to work successfully with FMCSA, shippers, brokers and contractors. Our services include help with:
Why TransComply?
Three decades of experience in helping carriers and brokers with compliance and a deep understanding of the industry. Whether its just basic services or tools for working with shippers, brokers and others, we can help.
Legal
TransComply's parent company, Service of Process Agents, Inc., has provided qualified attorneys as agents for service of process since 1979. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all motor carriers to appoint an agent in every state in or through which they are authorized to operate.
Unlike most of our competitors, all of our agents are practicing attorneys specializing in representing the transportation industry. If you need legal assistance in any state, our agents can help where others cannot.
Compliance
All TransComply subscriptions include basic compliance services, including:
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Filing the MCS-150 and, eventually, the MCSA-1 and biennial updates
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Assistance with obtaining insurance coverage for evidence of financial responsibility
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Referrals to knowledgeable safety and compliance professionals
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Monthly recap of key regulatory and legislative developments of interest to motor carriers
New authority
Whether you are setting up a totally new operation or an existing operation wanting to obtain new authority as a for-hire carrier, broker or freight forwarder, TransComply can help you work through the process. In addition to services included in the basic-level subscription, new authority services include:
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Filing of operating authority application(s)
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Preparation for new entrant safety audit
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*Additional FMCSA fees apply
Safety
TransComply can help improve the safety of your operation and reduce your chances of enforcement action by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Services offered include:
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Assistance with establishing safety management programs
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Preparation for new entrant safety audit
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Analysis of CSA/SMS performance
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Resources to help with:
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Safety audits
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Drug and alcohol testing
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Hours-of-service
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Driver qualifications
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Maintenance
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Hazardous materials
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Contracts
The details of your contract can make or break your relationships with your shippers, brokers and independent contractors and agents. Otherwise well-run motor carriers have been put out of business due to an unwise provision in a contract. Contracts are our specialty at TransComply. Services include:
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Access to model contracts for carriers with:
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Shippers
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Brokers
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Owner-operators
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Agents
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Consulting as needed on specific contracts
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Insurance analysis
Poorly drafted or ill-advised insurance polices can sink a motor carrier as fast as a bad contract, and incompatible contracts and insurance polices can be particularly lethel. TransComply can help you make the right decisions in securing cargo coverage. Services include:
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Advice on limiting risk, handling claims, salvage and mitigation
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Assistance with establishing service terms and conditions