Hi folks,
I’m looking to move my trucking company (an LLC) out of California, for many obvious reasons.
I’m looking at buying a small property and putting up a very basic metal shop to have an “office” to register my business to. I drive OTR Step Deck, and honestly don’t plan on spending much time at this out of state office. I just need an address with a place for an FMCSA audit to take place.
My question for all you business owners… which state would be the best? What are some pro’s & con’s about your state? I don’t really care about remoteness, like Wyoming or South Dakota, mostly interested in taxes, inspections (like Texas), insurance cost, and overall how much the government will have their nose in my business. I’ve found plenty of info regarding full-time RV’ers regarding income tax and whatnot, but they aren’t specific to trucking businesses.
TIA for your comments
What the best state to move my trucking company to?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Nostopin, Dec 22, 2022.
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Texas,I worked for a small company,he moved from California to Houston.Loves it here.He just moved his home and shop here,still runs the same routes.
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I don't remember what exactly it is, but if you Google best states to live in or you Google best states for tax advantages that kind of a thing you'll find a whole lists of everything you're looking for
If you are out and away from any major city your insurance would probably be reasonable. The cities, like with everything else, are the worst.Nostopin Thanks this. -
I do like Texas, a lot. Love every mile I drive in TX, with the exception of the major cities, especially Houston.
What about vehicle inspections? Don’t you have to have a TX inspection sticker or something like that?
The states I’m most interested in so far:
TX, OK, KS, SD, MT, WY, AR, TN, KY
I don’t run the northeast, so I haven’t considered any of the Great Lakes region or east of there. I like the south, but I haven’t heard anything one way or another about ease of doing business. I know FL is a pain to get a load out of, but so is CA right now.
The full-time RV crowd seem to favor SD, TX, and FL for tax and healthcare reasons. But, they aren’t registering commercial vehicles and dealing with DOT like a trucking company would. -
Of these....I'd opt for either TX, or TN:
Best and Worst States for Trucking Companies - (ezinvoicefactoring.com)
In a bad recession, my take is that Texas would probably still offer the most stepdeck opportunities.
When the economy rebounds, Texas will likely be leading the charge.
Less ice and snow in Texas, as well.
Plus: there's that Texas BBQ......
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There is plenty of room in Oklahoma. A lower cost of living. They will appreciate you more.
Every time I drive up 69/75 from Colbert to Joplin, I see towns that are half deserted just waiting for people to move there and hang out a shingle.AsphaltFarmer, Midwest Trucker, ducnut and 1 other person Thank this. -
Hawaii...
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I would start by requesting data from each states trucking association, as it pertains to my operation. I would check load board services like DAT that shows vital freight information, volumes and detail. A commercial real estate agent, and my CPA and or attorney for their insight as well.
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