So I just recently purchased my own tractor (1990 KW T800 daycab) and I want to start my trucking business. My brother says I can make good money with a flatbed, hualing used pallets and selling them. However, I'm not sure he can offer me more than a couple loads a week to start. At first I considered getting my DOT numbers and registering as a private carrier so that I don't need an MC number. Then I thought, "Do I realy want to limit myself to hauling my own property?" I plan to drive Intrastate and within 150 mile radius, just a local gig, so also logbook exempt. Trying to keep the red tape and fees minimal as I'm just starting out and capital is low. So my question is this. If I decide to get an MC number, get loads as I can locally, and then once or twice a week hual a load of pallets that I purchased or was given. Then get pulled over by DOT and not have a BOL for the pallets, what can I do to avoid issues? Can I load and haul my personal property on a commercial truck, even if I plan to sell them later? As I understand it. Not for hire means: I haul my property (pallets) from A to B and not need BOLs. But if the truck is not registered as a private carrier, how does that work? Yes I plan on making money buy selling the pallets, but the pallets are mine after they are loaded on my truck. Just trying to avoid issues with the DOT. As a beginner owner operator I have to get as many loads as I can get, especially if I'm only doing local (within 150 mile radius) , so any imput, suggestions, recommendations, on any aspect of starting out as an owner operator, especially a local one with a daycab, would be appreciated.
Thank you fine folks in advance!
First time owner operator (just getting started)
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Daycabdriver, Jun 29, 2021.
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