The independent truck owner-operator faces a unique and challenging business environment as (s)he conducts business on the open road from a truck that not only serves as an office, but also as a second home. Motivation and hard work alone will not guarantee success. You have to possess business skills, technical knowledge and industry experience to succeed as an owner- operator. Our business manual will guide you through the process of getting started as an independent owner operator. Then it will show you how to develop a business plan and how to successfully manage your day-to-day operations. Finally, it will explain why and how you can obtain your own operating authority.

The independent truck owner-operator faces a unique and challenging business environment as (s)he conducts business on the open road from a truck that not only serves as an office, but also as a second home. Motivation and hard work alone will not guarantee success. You have to possess business skills, technical knowledge and industry experience to succeed as an owner- operator.

This book will teach you how to not only fulfill your dream of truck ownership but also the knowledge of how to select a truck, set up your company, and successfully run your business.

Big Rig Business Startup How to Start, Run & Grow a Successful Trucking Company After losing my corporate job in 2008, I went through the toughest time of my life. At the time my wife pregnant with our third child, and my monthly unemployment check wasn't enough to cover our house and two car notes. In desperation, I decided to go to a local trucking school and get my CDL. I found my first driving job a week after I got out of school. I still remember my first paycheck was just $55 shy of what I was making at my corporate desk job. I was hysteric, I was happy, I knew this was my new found life and freedom, and no one was going to take it away from me. Long story short, after two years of working for other companies, I decided to start my own trucking company, and I started out as an owner-operator. In 2013, I decided it was time for me to grow and time for me to get off the road and spend some time with my kids. This was when I entered the second phase of my business life. I started to buy one tractor every three months as I was hiring great drivers that are professional, family oriented and serious about making money. By 2016 I had 12 trucks on the road, and this is also the year when my net earning passed $350,000 mark. To me, the 350K mark was always a benchmark, why? Because I knew that was the salary of the CEO of the company, I used to work for. Last year, I received a call from a business broker, who asked me for a 10-minute meeting. He had brought an offer from a big trucking company, to buy my company. But I didn't even remotely think about selling my company. Instead, I was talking to the bank and was in the process of finalizing a loan for four new tractors with trailers. Once again, long story short, after I refused their initial offer, they came back with an offer that no reasonable man can refuse, and I consider myself a very reasonable man. The income potential is truly amazing and yes, if you can hire the right people, you will not only see significant growth, high net income but the satisfaction that you don't get from many other jobs and businesses. What I shared in this book, are the steps I went through myself, I wrote from my own experience and shared a step by step process that is easy and simple to follow, and best of all you can get started with very little funding. Here is a Quick View of What I Discussed Inside This Book 5 Factors to Consider Before Starting Your New Trucking Business How to Get CDL, DOT and Carrier Authority Number How to Obtain a Unified Carrier Registration How to Get International Registration Plan tag & Fuel Tax Agreement Decal Filing a BOC-3 Form Obtaining a Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) Business Plan for Your New Trucking Company Six Legal Business Structures to Choose From How to Get an EIN From IRS A Business Plan That is Specific to Your Trucking Business Finding & Buying the Right Tractors and Rigs How to Find Financing, Grants & Loans for Your Business What and How to Get Business Via the Load Boards Types of Freights You Should Consider Daily Administration and Operation of Your Trucking Business Maintenance of Your Tractors How to Hire and Retain Great Drivers What and How to Reap Benefits of Fuel Cards How to Market and Grow your new Trucking Business And so much More.

The truth is that many successful trucking companies started with humble beginnings. But most of them wouldn't have been able to make it if they didn't have access to the right information. You see, most people who are looking to start a trucking company make the same mistakes - with both their planning and execution.

This business publication provides all the tools and information an independent Owner Operator needs to successfully dispatch his or her own truck(s). It explains how to set up your mobile office, lists important business contacts, and provides information about laws and regulations as well as required documents. It describes how to provide excellent customer service, build successful business relationships and effectively manage time and stress. It explains freight volume and facts affecting load availability. It guides you through the process of obtaining your own loads and dispatching your own truck(s). And you also learn about proper freight handling and important delivery procedures. Finally, this publication dispels myths and common misconceptions about the trucking industry, provides you with facts to disprove "truck stop" gossip, and makes the process of dispatching transparent.

If you are thinking about starting a trucking company or a freight broker business, then keep reading... 2 comprehensive manuscripts in 1 book: Trucking Company: How to Start a Trucking Company, Be Your Own Boss, and Make Good Profits Freight Broker Business Startup: The Ultimate Guide to Starting and Running a Trucking Freight Brokerage Business Part 1 of this book includes: A simple guide on how to start your own trucking company from A-Z How to handle permits, regulations and other requirements with ease Proven strategies for getting clients How to scale your business 8 effective tips for attracting the best drivers Secret tips to increase the profit of your trucking business And much, much more Part 2 of this book includes: A simple guide on how to start your own freight broker business from A-Z The Role and Responsibilities of a Freight Broker Licensing and Business Registration Mistakes to Avoid Secret Tips and Advice for Your Freight Broker Firm Marketing and Finding Clients Tips for Becoming a Successful Freight Broker A Bonus Chapter on Using Social Media to Grow Your Freight Broking Business And much, much more So if you want to start your own trucking company or freight broker business, click "add to cart"!