About Total Insight Professional Services
Total Insight Professional Services (TIPS) is a DOT compliance company headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. We help commercial vehicle operators obtain USDOT numbers, manage FMCSA and state compliance requirements, and stay audit-ready. Since launching, we've helped thousands of companies across all 50 states.
We work with for-hire trucking companies, but we also serve private fleets and commercial vehicle operators who don't need MC authority. Construction companies, landscapers, well drillers, dump truck operators, concrete haulers, farm operations, and any other business running vehicles that require a DOT number. If you have commercial vehicles on the road, we can help.
TIPS by the Numbers
2,500+
Companies Helped
100+
Products & Services
50
States Served
20+
Years Combined Experience
$0
Consultation Fees
Why We Started TIPS
Before starting TIPS, we spent years working inside the transportation compliance industry. We helped thousands of carriers and commercial vehicle operators file for USDOT numbers, set up compliance programs, and pass safety audits. We saw what worked and what didn't.
We also saw how the industry treated small operators: Confusing pricing. Charging for filings you didn't need. Support lines that went nowhere. People left to figure out complex FMCSA & State regulations on their own.
We started TIPS to do it differently. Transparent pricing. Direct access to people who actually know what they're talking about. A focus on getting things right the first time instead of fixing mistakes later.
What We Do
We specialize in DOT compliance for motor carriers and commercial vehicle operators. That includes:
Registration and Authority
USDOT number filing for interstate and intrastate operations, MC authority applications for for-hire carriers, BOC-3 process agent designation, UCR registration, and state-specific permits.
Ongoing Compliance Management
Driver qualification file management, drug and alcohol testing program administration, FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and queries, biennial updates, vehicle maintenance documentation, and regulatory monitoring.
Audit Preparation and Recovery
New Entrant Safety Audit preparation, file reviews, gap analysis, corrective action plans, and reinstatement assistance for operators placed out of service.
Business Formation
LLC formation, EIN registration, and business structuring for new operations.
Who We Work With
We serve a wide range of commercial vehicle operators:
For-hire carriers (OTR, regional, local)
Freight brokers
Private fleets
Construction companies
Dump truck operators
Landscaping companies
Well drillers
Concrete and aggregate haulers
Farm operations
Passenger carriers
Hot shot and expedite operators
Tow truck companies
Whether you need MC authority or just a USDOT number with some state permits, we can help you figure out exactly what applies to your operation and give you the tools and resources to start managing it on your own, or handle it for you entirely.
Meet the Team
Samantha Vickery
co-founder
Bailey Hoak
co-founder
TIPS was founded by Samantha Vickery and Bailey Hoak, two veterans of the transportation compliance industry with nearly 20 years of combined experience. Before starting TIPS, they worked with over 10,000 small businesses navigating DOT and FMCSA requirements.
Both Samantha and Bailey handle compliance across the board. Either one can answer your questions, walk you through your requirements, and get your filings done right. When you call TIPS, you're not being routed to a specialist or put in a queue. You're talking to one of the two people who built this company and know your situation.
Where they differ is in day-to-day focus. Samantha handles most of the hands-on filing work: IFTA, IRP, state permits, authority applications, and direct coordination with government agencies. Bailey focuses on regulatory monitoring, keeping up with changes to federal and state rules, and creating educational resources for carriers.
But when it comes to helping you stay compliant, they're interchangeable. Call either number and you'll get the same level of knowledge and support.