need advice what's needed to start working my 05" Dodge Dually 3500...

The regulations and step by step help registering is all off this page.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/

 

Your best bet would be leasing with Acme . I'd put a flatbed on your truck . A lot of loads are a single pallet and don't require a trailer . If I remember correctly though it was a problem putting other bodies on Dodge frames until a couple of years ago .

 

acme or united vision.

 

The first thing you need to do is decide what type of freight you want to haul. You could go with a step deck or wedge trailer. With a wedge, you will only be able to pull cars. I know some who are doing well with a dually and a wedge. If you go with a step or flat, you need to look at least for a 40' trailer. I would go with a 48' or 53' trailer.

You need to decide whether you want to run under your own authority or lease to a hot shot carrier. You will need an apportioned base plate or cab card, regardless of which way you go.

If you want to run under your own authority, you need to first check on insurance. Rates will depend on a number of factors, including the type of freight you plan on hauling. In order to engage in interstate commerce, you will need motor carrier authority. If you run under your own authority, you will usually need a minimum of $1 million auto liability and $100,000 cargo. That is not a federal requirement, but is usually required by most shippers and brokers. The feds only require $750,000 auto liability insurance for authority. You can apply for your DOT number at the same time you apply for authority. You cannot do anything until you have your authority, including getting your apportioned tag. You will also need to pay your UCR. You should be under the weight requirement for the 2290 HUT tax.

Before you start spending money, you need to know what you want to do with the truck. Once you make that decision, check on insurance, etc., you can move forward.

 

Hi, You are in a good area for transporting do you have a class A CDL? If not you will be limited to a weight of 26000 lbs. combined truck and trailer. You will need a DOT and MC number IF YOU HAUL OUT OF STATE. There are many companies online that will help you obtain these numbers and all other requirements and it will cost about $1,200. You will need a medical card, you will need Authority, insurance will run you between $6,500-$11,000, you will be required to run a log book. It's not cheap getting into this business, but if you like the open road like I do you can make a living. Not recommended if you have a young family or a wife that doesn't want you gone 5-10 days a month. Good luck! Dan