HOW TO START A TRUCKING BUSINESS

Creating a logistics business is a complicated process, let us lead You through the 5 steps in our Free Checklist. Give it a go!

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WHAT IS A CHECKLIST?

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY FREE PLATFORM THAT IS A MUST-HAVE FOR EVERY PERSON IN THE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY.

70% of newly opened trucking companies are shut within the first SIX months. We’ve made up the Checklist to prevent You from failure.

It is structured the way You can easily get an answer to a certain question. You don’t need to visit numerous websites to find out what you have to obtain in order to start business legally and successfully. There are 5 main chapters: DOT Compliance, Office, Driver, Equipment, Inspections. Discover them in order and learn information like: getting permissions to stay in Compliance, working tools for efficient dispatch, documents a driver must carry in a truck, which trailer brings more money, and how you can prepare for a DOT Audit on your own.

Using the Checklist you will never be late to renew your UCR, to pay your IFTA, and certainly won’t fail the Annual Vehicle Inspection. Each recommendation you are able to find on this site is based on our own experience, and we’ve studied every single subject in the list from A to Z.

ADVANTAGES

RELIABLE RECOMMENDATIONS

Any partners or companies that are stated on this site are reliable subjects to deal with. We know that they can help You and take care of Your business.

NO ANALOGUES

A checklist that is absolutely free and available even without a registration; contains necessary information and more.

INFORMATIVE

Information that we’ve gathered is not only a good start for Your business but it is also useful for already existing companies that are seeking a way to grow.

6 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL START

DOT COMPLIANCE

Start Your business with registering a DOT and MC number. This makes Your affair develop and become legal. Follow every document or permit, get to know whether You need it, what it is, why it is necessary, when it is time to apply for it and finally how you are able to cope with it. Discover the BOC-3, UCR, MCS-150, Insurance, and MC Authority.

OFFICE

When You complete the first step, it’s a perfect time to set the working process with a suitable Load board, get acquainted with them by clicking the Office chapter and reaching Load Boards. Learn the working methods on how to develop a company and tips that will make dispatching efficient and profitable. We explain the accounting duties, such as IFTA. Read about safety requirements to run Your business avoiding risks. Consider what conditions the trucking company has to cooperate with the Factoring company, and how to make the broker’s payments faster.

DRIVER

The third step is a helpful hand to create comfortable and good working conditions for the driver. You can find recommendations on how to hire a suitable driver, starting from MVR check. Moreover, we’ve made up a driver’s folder which contains documents that must be hauled in a truck in case of any inspection. Learn about inspections that take Your driver off the road: Pre-trip Inspection, Random Drug Test.

EQUIPMENT

The equipment step is a technical approach that influences Your financial situation. Buying a certain type of a truck builds up a business strategy. In occasion Your financial targets aren’t fulfilled, a vehicle You operate may be chosen incorrectly. That’s why in the fourth step, we describe each trailer’s opportunities. Decide what kind of driving You are into and pick a truck that will do that for You. Also, we are displaying tools and instruments that will be used for securing a load or repairs. Meet: Dry Van, Reefer Step, Deck Flatbed, Intermodal, Hot Shot Box Truck

INSPECTIONS

Inspection enforcement is so important. Without proper inspection enforcement, vehicles could end up on the road with serious safety issues. That could negatively affect the reliability of deliveries as well as the safety of drivers and others. Taking into account this reason, we want You to find out what those inspections are. Study their requirements and omit potential issues. Be sure to check: DOT Inspection, and Annual Vehicle Inspection.

6 STEPS

DISPATCH SERVICE

Why Can’t You Run a Business Without A Good Dispatch?

A professional service can be recognized by the fact that people are able to find solutions to any issues that can happen. It is impossible to keep under control every process because you are dealing with lots of people but the right dispatcher service will provide you with options to reach your target despite the obstacles.

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