O/O Advice Needed

Hello everyone I have a relatively simple question that presumably most of you may be able to share your opinions on. So I'm a 21 year old University Business Student looking to start my own business, I have a considerable amount of knowledge in the automotive industry but a logistics company "seems" like a relatively easy company to run; But I'm certain as are most business it isn't. I've done my research but I'd figured I'd ask real O/O for your guys advice; Note I will not be operating and would only be able to purchase one truck and van. So my question to you guys is how much capital will I need to get the company running, what challenges will I face, and why shouldn't I get into freight transportation? All The Best.

 

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Fully independent, 48-53 dry van, Ontario, Used Equipment and for your last statement I wasn't anticipating that I'd require that much capital but from the current funds I do have liquidated. If things went south persay, It would not effect my personal situation ie school, rent, automobile etc.

 

Thank you for the response, I appreciate it. The reasoning behind my creation of this thread was to get real advice from those whom have actually done the "work" persay. So your opinions and thoughts are welcomed and appreciated, now if you don't mind me asking again for your opinion. What would you say causes most trucking companies or Owner/Operator's to fail?