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In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn is joined by Tanner Batten of Bulk Permitting to demystify the often confusing world of trucking permits, registrations, and compliance requirements. From obtaining your DOT number and MC authority to understanding IRP, UCR, IFTA, and IRS 2290 filings, Tanner lays out exactly what new carriers and growing fleets need to know to stay legal and profitable. The conversation highlights the most common mistakes owner-operators make when launching their business, including misunderstanding tax responsibilities in states like New York, Kentucky, Oregon, and New Mexico.
Whether you’re just starting out or already running multiple trucks, this episode provides clear, step-by-step advice for managing permits, filing deadlines, and maintaining compliance with confidence. Learn how Bulk Permitting helps carriers simplify the paperwork so they can focus on hauling freight and building their operation.

Hosted by
Jared Flinn — Founder, BulkLoads
Twenty years of bulk-freight operating experience. Jared sits down weekly with the carriers, brokers, and shippers who actually move the freight — not the pundits who write about it. New episode every Monday.
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In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn is joined by Tanner Batten of Bulk Permitting to demystify the often confusing world of trucking permits, registrations, and compliance requirements. From obtaining your DOT number and MC authority to understanding IRP, UCR, IFTA, and IRS 2290 filings, Tanner lays out exactly what new…
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