Have you had your authority for long? If not, this is probably your mandatory new-entrant audit. They'll tell you what they want to see; only...
Are you sure you didn't mean Arkansas and not Arizona?
You'll do fine with the one of the two bigger load boards (Get Loaded or Truckstop). Another board is DAT but it is quite costly.
You will need to set aside $250 per month for tires on the truck; another $200 per month for trailer tires (if your lease calls for you to pay for...
If I remember correctly, when we bought our trucks in MN, all we needed was a copy of the title. As long as there are no signs/numbers on the...
The bond applies to the "owner" of the authority. So if you are an agent only (working for a broker), then no you don't need one. If you apply...
Lilbit, saw your comment about carrying an additional surety bond. Admirable, not but not necessary or required. One thing you might consider...
I would be VERY careful offering any tax advice unless you are a licensed professional. I already see some errors in your post that could get...
Believe it or not, my operating costs have not changed that much since the 80's. Insurance is actually cheaper since I pay for it myself as...
I disagree with full disclosure in a spot market, which is what all brokered loads are. Just as my financials are not for public disclosure, I...
Wow, I just don't see it the same as you do. I work with some great brokers. I make great money, they make great money and we rinse, repeat. Do...
BHW, your situation is different in that you had a defined contract. I would certainly talk that one over with a lawyer who specializes in...
Just saying that things are not always what the appear. Just for the sake of discussion, let's say that a broker offers a load to a trucker for...
Not to be disrespectful of anyone here, but I do have a question. Other than Brick's BK issue, what is the relevance to what the broker was paid...
I have had contracts ranging from 0 pages to 18 pages. Any contract that is heavily weighted to the broker gets thrown out. And I have marked up...
Some things to consider for brokers: 1. 1 or 2 page contracts 2. Pay in 20 days or less 3. All details of load pick/deliver on rate...
One of the biggest contributors to failure I have seen repeatedly is around equipment purchases/leases. Remember this is a business, not a hobby....
Shorter runs typically equate to higher per mile charges. For example, a run of 200 miles paying $2/mile would not pay a truck well enough to...
My statement had a small error in it; KY does not tax on property value. KS Ad Valorem taxes are paid if you roll one tire across the state...
My beef has been that KS, AR, KY all tax on the same property, so why should I have to pay the same taxes again. Problem is, the appraisal...
