9 Steps: Starting a Hot Shot Trucking Business

Описание: If you're looking for a way to enter the trucking industry with lower startup costs and more flexibility, hotshot trucking might be the perfect fit for you.
In this video, we'll walk you through the key steps to launch your hotshot trucking business, from understanding what it is to finding your first loads.

But everybody has to start somewhere and we want to help you get there. Let's get started!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and overview
00:37 - What it takes to work with us
00:55 - What is Hot Shot Trucking?
01:26 - Step 1 Assess your finances
02:07 - Step 2 Choosing your equipment
02:57 - Step 3 Licenses & Permits
03:57 - Step 4 Set up your Business
04:32 - Step 5 Get Insured
05:07 - Step 6 Invest in Essential Equipment
05:41 - Step 7 Understand Hours of Service Regulations
05:58 - Step 8 Finding Loads
06:25 - Step 9 Retain Customers with Excellent Customer Service

Carrier Requirements:
· Minimum 3 Years Active Continuous Authority (MC, DOT)
· Carrier Must Have Active Interstate Authority for Property
· FMCSA Rated A or B – Carrier Satisfactory Rating
· Cargo Insurance Minimum coverage $100,000
· General Liability Minimum coverage $1,000,000
· Box Truck, TT, Flatbed Carriers Must Have ELD
· Carrier Must NOT Have any Active Out of Service Orders
· Carrier Must Have a SAFER Operating Status of Active
· Carrier Must Accept Our Tracking Requests
· Carrier Must Be Available During Active Hot Shots
· Driver Must Have IOS or Android Cell Phone
· Absolutely No Unauthorized Brokering
· No Dispatching Services
· Must be Approved VIA Highway.com

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