What J. J. Keller offers
J. J. Keller & Associates is a compliance publisher and services company. Everything below is taken from jjkeller.com, checked 2026-11-03; we have not used or reviewed its services.
- Professional services: Lists Fleet, Hazmat, Health & Safety, Environmental and Human Resources services under "Build A Compliance Program to Fit Your Company" (jjkeller.com/).
- Publications and supplies: Sells forms, log books and inspection reports, handbooks and reference guides, labor law and safety posters, placards, labels, training and safety supplies (jjkeller.com/).
- Fleet technology: Offers the Encompass platform (ELogs, vehicle tracking, asset tracking, eDVIR, video) and other software (jjkeller.com/).
- BOC-3: Sells a Process Agent BOC-3 Filing Service under Fleet Services / DOT Authority Services; the page states carriers cannot file the BOC-3 themselves (jjkeller.com/shop/process-agent-boc-3-filing-services).
- UCR: Sells a UCR Filing Service that handles the initial UCR registration and annual renewals (jjkeller.com/shop/Product/Unified-Carrier-Registration-UCR-Service).
- Separate service sites: Lists a Trucking Authority Service, a Permit Service, a 2290online Service and Consulting Services among its websites (jjkeller.com/).
J. J. Keller’s BOC-3 and UCR product pages show no price; the order details load in a separate step (BOC-3 page, UCR page). So there is no published J. J. Keller price to compare against here.
When a one-off filing service fits better
A managed compliance provider makes sense when you want one vendor for driver files, hours of service, training, publications and fleet technology. If you run one truck, or you only need a handful of one-time filings to get your authority active and keep it current, you may not need that breadth. A flat-fee filing service handles the specific filing, shows the government fee separately and charges once.
Your options, by type
- Managed compliance providers such as J. J. Keller: broad services, publications and software alongside filings.
- Flat-fee filing services such as Fast Trucking Compliance: a set price per filing, with government fees itemized. SafeRoad Compliance publishes a per-filing BOC-3 price too; see the BOC-3 services comparison for each vendor’s published price and source.
- Process-agent specialists that sell only the BOC-3 blanket designation.
- Filing direct. You can register for UCR yourself at ucr.gov and apply for USDOT and MC authority yourself through FMCSA registration. A motor carrier cannot file its own BOC-3; a process agent files it.
How do J. J. Keller and Fast Trucking Compliance compare?
| Attribute | J. J. Keller | Fast Trucking Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Lists Fleet, Hazmat, Health & Safety, Environmental and Human Resources services under "Build A Compliance Program to Fit Your Company"Source: jjkeller.com/, checked 2026-11-03 | Individual filings: new authority, BOC-3, UCR, MCS-150, Form 2290, permits, reinstatement, DataQs, driver screening |
| BOC-3 | Sells a Process Agent BOC-3 Filing Service under Fleet Services / DOT Authority Services; the page states carriers cannot file the BOC-3 themselves. Price: Not published on vendor site (checked 2026-11-03)Source: jjkeller.com/shop/process-agent-boc-3-filing-services, checked 2026-11-03 | $75 one-time, blanket coverage across all 50 states and D.C. |
| UCR | Sells a UCR Filing Service that handles the initial UCR registration and annual renewals. Price: Not published on vendor site (checked 2026-11-03)Source: jjkeller.com/shop/Product/Unified-Carrier-Registration-UCR-Service, checked 2026-11-03 | From $90 for Tier 1 (0-2 vehicles), the $55 federal fee plus $35 service fee |
| New operating authority | Lists a Trucking Authority Service, a Permit Service, a 2290online Service and Consulting Services among its websites. Price: Not published on vendor site (checked 2026-11-03)Source: jjkeller.com/, checked 2026-11-03 | $199 service fee plus FMCSA's $300 fee |
| Publications and technology | Sells forms, log books and inspection reports, handbooks and reference guides, labor law and safety posters, placards, labels, training and safety supplies. Offers the Encompass platform (ELogs, vehicle tracking, asset tracking, eDVIR, video) and other softwareSource: jjkeller.com/, checked 2026-11-03 | Not part of the filing service |
When should you choose J. J. Keller or Fast Trucking Compliance?
When to choose J. J. Keller
Fleets that want managed compliance
You want one provider for driver qualification, hours of service, training, publications and fleet software, and you will use those services year-round.
When to choose Fast Trucking Compliance
Owner-operators who need specific filings
You need a BOC-3, UCR or new authority filed and want a set price up front: $75 BOC-3, UCR from $90, new authority $199 plus the FMCSA fee.
What's the next step in your filing?
Our prices: BOC-3 $75 one-time, UCR from $90 (Tier 1), new operating authority $199 service fee plus FMCSA’s $300 fee. Fast Trucking Compliance is a private filing service, not a government agency.
Order a BOC-3, UCR registration or new authority, or start with your filing plan.
Comparing services for one filing? See BOC-3 services compared, UCR filing services and MC authority services.
Frequently asked questions
What are the alternatives to J. J. Keller for trucking filings?
Other managed compliance providers, flat-fee filing services that charge per filing, process-agent companies that sell only the BOC-3, and filing direct with FMCSA and the UCR system for the items you are allowed to file yourself.
How much does J. J. Keller charge for a BOC-3 or UCR filing?
J. J. Keller's BOC-3 and UCR product pages on jjkeller.com did not publish a price when we checked on 2026-11-03. Ask J. J. Keller directly for a quote.
How do Fast Trucking Compliance prices compare with J. J. Keller?
There is no like-for-like comparison: J. J. Keller does not publish its BOC-3 or UCR prices on its site. Fast Trucking Compliance charges $75 for a BOC-3, from $90 for Tier 1 UCR, and $199 plus the FMCSA fee for new authority, so you can compare against a quote.
Can I file BOC-3 and UCR myself instead?
UCR, yes: any carrier can register directly at ucr.gov. BOC-3, no: a motor carrier cannot file its own BOC-3, so a process agent company has to file it. Brokers and freight forwarders that operate no commercial motor vehicles may self-file.
Is Fast Trucking Compliance affiliated with J. J. Keller or the government?
No. Fast Trucking Compliance, run by Fast Filing Group LLC, is a private filing service, not a government agency, and is not affiliated with J. J. Keller. The J. J. Keller name is used here only to identify the company.
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