booking freight as a new carrier

I started my authority close to 12 years ago I personally only remember 1 company I came across that wouldn’t work with new carriers that was crst logistics said I’m pretty sure 6 months b4 they could work with me I never have used them since that first conversation.

 

I started running under my own authority in Oct. There are A LOT of brokers that wont work with new authorities but I still managed to make money. Just took many phone calls to find the ones that will. I was told that 50 percent of the brokers out there require 90 days and it feels about right. Since hitting that mark i havent really had any problems.

 

I did mine I don’t know if I can name the company but there in Cherryville NC they handled everything I don’t remember what it cost really

 

I had OOIDA do mine and included OR, NM and KY permits. About 800 for OOIDA. Oregon requires a bond which was separate.

 

I guess maybe I'm alone here but I did all of the paperwork myself. DOT number is free. MC number is $300. Hvut was $1900 I think. Insurance was 2months up front, so about $3000. I'm sure I'm missing something. Schneider also wants 6 month old authority ( I found this hilarious)
CHR, TQL, Uber, Ryan transportation will all take you as new authority.

 

I would also pay somebody to do it if I had to do it all over again. Tag was $300 in Georgia on used truck and UCR $60. KYU number free. Sure there's more to remember

 

Your MC will cost you $300 you will also need BOC-3 filing around $50 depends on agent, If you go with OOIDA as a member they will file it for free. Good luck, keep an eye on your expenses.