Expert DOT Compliance &
Motor Carrier Services
We handle the regulatory hurdles so you can focus on the road ahead.
Your Dedicated Partners in Transportation Compliance
With nearly 20 years of direct industry experience under our belts, the team at TIPS is your dedicated partner in navigating the complexities of transportation regulations, both state & federal. Founded by transportation veterans, we understand the challenges you face — from business formation, initial USDOT & Authority filing, to managing ongoing compliance requirements. Our mission is to provide honest, clear, and comprehensive support that keeps your operations legal, safe, and profitable.
Meet the Team
“Making an impact by supporting others through challenges - that’s what drives me.”
Samantha Vickery
Cofounder
“I lead with honesty and respect. Success shouldn’t come at the cost of your principles.”
Bailey Hoak
Cofounder
The TIPS Advantage
Direct Industry Expertise
Our guidance comes from seasoned transportation professionals who have managed compliance from inside the industry, not just from a distance.
Proactive Compliance Management
We don't just file paperwork. We actively monitor your compliance status to prevent violations, mitigate risks, and protect your safety score.
Dedicated Partnership
Your success is our success. We provide personalized, one-on-one support and treat your business with the attention it deserves.
Full-Spectrum Support
From forming your LLC to passing your first DOT audit, we are the only compliance partner you'll ever need.
Whatever type of operation you have, we have the TIPS to drive you forward.
The Foundation of TIPS
Total Insight Professional Services LLC was born out of a passion for problem-solving, a desire to do things differently, and the will to see it through.
Integrity & Innovation
Founded by two veterans of the transportation compliance industry who’ve worked with over ten thousand small businesses, we understand that new ventures, expanding your business, or just managing the day-to-day can be a chaotic and confusing experience. That’s why we treat your businesses with the same care and respect we’d want for our own. We believe that helping you through the hurdles to find success is the only way we can find it ourselves.
While it’s important to learn from the past, it’s crucial to keep your eyes on the road ahead. Transportation is a dynamic industry filled with regulatory entropy, and the business landscape is shifting dramatically every year. Our focus is on preparing you for the future and keeping you informed every step of the way.
We’ve seen what happens to businesses who aren’t prepared when the time comes. Don’t get left behind. Get the insight you need, with the service you deserve, for the results that matter.
Services & Solutions
When it comes to choosing a transportation compliance company to manage all of your transportation needs from day 1 — there’s no better choice than TIPS.
We have worked with thousands of carriers to form their companies, file their free USDOT number, manage their compliance requirements, and ensure they pass their New Entrant Safety Audit. From your USDOT number, Motor Carrier Authority, BOC-3, UCR, IFTA & IRP, Clearinghouse, State Permits, and more, we handle every aspect of launching a successful and compliant transportation company.
New Motor Carrier Ventures
New Business Filings
Starting a new business? We’ve been there. Avoid mistakes in the early stages to ensure you give your business the start it deserves. We’ll properly structure your business from the start. We handle your LLC formations, EIN filings and more.
Transportation Compliance
Managing Department of Transportation regulations takes time, knowledge, and effort. We manage your Driver Qualification Files, Drug & Alcohol Program, BOC3, Biennial Updates, and much more to ensure you are always audit-ready.
Effective Dispatching
How many hours a week are you or your drivers looking for loads? The answer could be 0. Get loads at the right time, at the right rate, without having to stalk the load boards. Let TIPS drive your business forward.
Responsible Screenings
If you have employees, you have risks. Mitigate them. With our background checks, motor vehicle records, PSP reports and more, you can protect your business from liablity.