Need help to start

read through all the sticky threads, the ones "docked" at the top of this forum.

 

you can put trucks Mercer and just hire drivers ,check their requirements,you only need a DOT number if your getting your own authority.I would really suggest you check with companies that do 0/0. I would also suggest to know the industry before jumping in buying trucks it's a good way lose.

 

This isn't going to end well. I hope you have deep pockets, you are in for an expensive learning curve.

 

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What he just said.......

 

Be careful about specifications of the trucks. Some companies won't use a truck over 5 years old, etc. Don't buy more truck than you need for the type of trucking you plan to do; buy a bare bones truck that will get the job done & don't think about chicken lights & chrome until your company is up & running and showing a profit. Best wishes. Join OOIDA, a good organization for the 0/0 and small fleet owner; check the website.

 

Do you know what type of trucks to spec out for what you will be hauling? Why are you starting with 2 before getting involved yerself? If you are starting out with 2 trucks you are destined for failure, I can guarentee it. Buy one nicely specced truck AFTER finding a good place to lease on, so you know what you will need, and then take it slowly from there.

 

Warner lol