Owner-Operator Startup • DOT Compliance
TIPS: Trucking Compliance & Startup Services
Total Insight Professional Services (TIPS) helps new and existing motor carriers handle business formation, federal authority filings, permits, IFTA/IRP setup, safety files and ongoing compliance. It can take paperwork off a new owner-operator’s plate, while the driver remains responsible for choosing the business model, truck, financing, insurance and freight plan.
What TIPS can help with
- Business formation and EIN assistance.
- USDOT and MC operating authority filings, BOC-3 and UCR.
- IFTA fuel-tax account and IRP apportioned plate setup, state permits and Form 2290 support.
- Driver qualification documentation, drug and alcohol program enrollment, Clearinghouse steps, safety audit preparation and ongoing compliance support.
- Its published semi-truck startup package describes a bundled path for an interstate tractor-trailer operation. Confirm the current package scope and state-specific fees before ordering.
These services matter because missing a filing or safety record can delay startup or create compliance problems. A provider can prepare filings and explain requirements, but the owner must provide accurate information, keep records, follow regulations and make the final business decisions.
How a driver can use TIPS
- Before leaving a company job, request a no-obligation consultation and explain the intended operation: lease-on or own authority, equipment type, home state, lanes, freight and whether a truck has been selected.
- Ask for a written checklist and itemized quote showing government fees versus service fees, what filings are included, what requires insurance or a truck identification, and what is excluded.
- Compare that plan with advice from a trucking accountant, insurer, lender and the relevant state agencies. Do not buy equipment or assume load-board eligibility based only on a marketing package.
- After choosing a path, use TIPS for the specific filings and compliance support you want; keep copies of every application, confirmation and deadline.
What it does not replace
TIPS is a private compliance service, not FMCSA and not a government approval office. Its published services describe regulatory setup and support; they do not establish that TIPS will select or sell a truck, approve financing, choose when someone should quit a job, secure freight, or provide a load-board account. Ask about any partner referrals and confirm any separate fees directly.
Contact and department
Company: Total Insight Professional Services (TIPS)
Department: Startup / DOT & FMCSA Compliance team
Phone: (208) 278-6722
Text: (208) 398-0635
Email: info@tiproservices.com
Hours listed: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern
Location listed: Boise, Idaho 83704; serves carriers nationwide.
Contact TIPS Review startup packages
No individual compliance agent name is published as a general contact; TIPS says a dedicated compliance agent follows up after contact.
Official information checked
CompanyDriver.TV checked these official pages October 2026. Service availability, prices and requirements can change; verify current terms with TIPS and your state before relying on them.