Launch Your Trucking company

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Trucking Solutions

Launch, operate, and scale your trucking business successfully today.

A truck is heavily loaded with numerous cardboard boxes, with some hanging precariously off the side. Several people are gathered around, one of whom is taking a photo with a phone. They appear to be in a warehouse or loading dock, under natural daylight.
A truck is heavily loaded with numerous cardboard boxes, with some hanging precariously off the side. Several people are gathered around, one of whom is taking a photo with a phone. They appear to be in a warehouse or loading dock, under natural daylight.
  • Overview of the U.S. trucking industry and how it works

  • Key players: drivers, carriers, brokers, shippers

  • Types of freight and equipment (dry van, flatbed, reefer, etc.)

  • DOT regulations and FMCSA basics

  • Understanding the role of trucking in the supply chain

red and white truck on road during daytime
red and white truck on road during daytime

Getting Started as an Owner-Operator or Carrier

  • How to apply for your MC and DOT numbers

  • Setting up your trucking business (LLC, EIN, insurance, etc.)

  • Understanding startup costs, equipment leasing vs. owning

  • Compliance: drug testing, ELDs, hours of service

  • Safety audits and staying in good standing with FMCSA

yellow and black truck toy
yellow and black truck toy
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laptop computer on glass-top table

Running and Managing Your Trucking Business

  • Load boards, finding freight, and working with brokers

  • Rate negotiation and understanding rate confirmations

  • Planning profitable routes and managing fuel costs

  • Invoicing, factoring, and managing cash flow

  • Hiring drivers and building a small fleet

  • Compliance

Scaling for Long-Term Success

  • Building relationships with brokers and shippers

  • Growing your authority and increasing load access

  • Building a brand and marketing your services

  • Financial planning, taxes, and business credit

  • Transitioning from a driver to a full fleet owner/operator