What is a BOC-3?

One of the three requirements when obtaining interstate operating authority is designation of agents for service of process in each state in which a motor carrier is authorized to operate. These regulations are found at 49 C.F.R. §366. SPA, Inc. is an authorized filer and has provided agents for service of process for over 35 years. We are a privately held company and are not affiliated with the FMCSA. Service of Process Agents provides motor carriers and brokers with authorized attorneys who act as their agents in each state in compliance with this federal requirement. We make the BOC-3 filing with the FMCSA which is necessary for you to get and keep your authority.

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The reason for the designation of agent requirement is so that an authorized person can receive suit papers in that state on your behalf. For example, if you are an Oklahoma carrier and someone wants to sue you in New York, you have to have a knowledgeable attorney in New York who can receive those papers for you, send them to you and instruct you and your local attorney in the procedures for filing an answer.

Unlike the majority 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. At SPA, we take pride in our service, and our 3,000 clients will agree that we are the best in this field. We have the answers to your questions!

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Important Notice:
While the attorney agent appointed by our service may be used for compliance with the FMCSA, neither SPA, Inc. nor its agents hold out to accept service of process pursuant to designation requirements imposed by any state as part of state designation requirements for doing business in any particular jurisdiction. SPA, Inc. clients are cautioned to obtain prior written approval from any of attorney agent for SPA, Inc. before appointing him/her as an agent for service of process pursuant to state qualification statutes.