Insurance cost will kill you
Unless you are going to have several trucks don't waste the money on your own authority. Sign on with someone.
DC permitting in Dickson,TN and insurance should be Mustardseed. Google them. Both are the best at what they do.
I have a friend who pulls that stuff in a different state. Relatively low overhead on his equipment and he's struggling. Be ready to float your...
Does anyone know if a steady medium or short haul gig out of Southern Alabama or Ms?
Im just saying
Also remember that insurance cost different in certain states.