Just opened new company, what else do I need?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Verdel, Mar 22, 2014.

  1. Verdel

    Verdel Medium Load Member

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    I have been leasing my truck and trailer for years with different companies. Now I decided to open my own. I have new LLC, US DOT, MC Number, BOC-3, the insurance quote is coming next week. I have registered with IFTA, going to register with UCR, have made leasing agreement between my self and the company, getting my weight distance permits with New Mexico and Kentucky and I need a company to monitor me for random drug & alcohol tests. Have joined 2 load boards and signed up with factoring company.

    What else do I need, to start operating?
     
    Last edited: Mar 22, 2014
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  3. jayhawker_1012

    jayhawker_1012 Light Load Member

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    You will need to file a 2290.
     
  4. Excorcist1

    Excorcist1 Light Load Member

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    You can join OOIDA and have them do your drug and alcohol corsortim.
     
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  5. Verdel

    Verdel Medium Load Member

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    I did this in August 2013. I can't get the 2014 registration for my truck without it.
     
  6. Verdel

    Verdel Medium Load Member

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    Do you know how much they charge? I have quotes from a few companies that ask from $210 to $320 per year for 2 drivers.
     
  7. jayhawker_1012

    jayhawker_1012 Light Load Member

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    It is $100 for a single owner operator.
     
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  8. jayhawker_1012

    jayhawker_1012 Light Load Member

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    Sorry. Reading your original post I had the impression you were just starting/finishing the process.
     
  9. Harley Charlie

    Harley Charlie Light Load Member

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    the only thing missing is your logo. Something like "no hill too steep and no rate too cheap" or " We cheated the last customer to Pass the Savings on to YOU."Get the word out that you will haul anything anywhere cheaper than any one else.
     
  10. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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  11. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    do you go to new york state if yes you need a hut account(highway use tax).it takes from two to three weeks for your mc to become active once you file your insurance.sign up with the big boys(landstar,ch robinson,tql etc)their loadboards are free and they offer a quick pay program.do you have a fuel card?is your medical card current?buy a power inverter,a laptop and a printer cause your truck is your office,you dont wanna pay two dollars a page to receive a fax at the truck stop.
     
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