Setting up your USDOT number and operating authority (both interstate and intrastate in many cases) is only the beginning when starting a trucking company. Once those are in place, the next phase of licensing, registration, and permitting begins.
Use this checklist to make sure your operations are compliant under the following programs:
Setting up your USDOT number and operating authority is just the beginning when it comes to starting a trucking company. Once those initial steps are completed, focus on licensing, registration, and permitting. Compliance with these requirements helps to ensure the legality and smooth operation of your business right out of the gate.
It's important to know that getting started in trucking is more than just buying a truck and hitting the road. Whether you plan to be an over-the-road trucker or use vehicles as part of other work for your business, you need the right authority and credentials to comply with the industry's rules and regulations.
Check out J. J. Keller's Interstate Motor Carrier Authority Packages for help getting on the road, and staying in compliance.
