i am trying to start a temporary truck driver company where do i start?
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By getting a very large liability insurance policy because you are going to need it. Next best choice, talk with a good lawyer on how to insulate your company from liability claims.
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OK, do you really want to nock your brothers socks off?\n\nTry following some or all of this:\n\nAnytime you want to start any kind of business, there are several basics that you will need:\n\n* You should first sit down and think about what it is you want to do and then write out the scenario in detail!  This may sound tedious, but it will help you clarify what it is you are thinking about.  Also, when you talk to anyone about the business (mentor, bank, clients, prospective investor), you will have a clear vision to share with him or her.  You can check any number of books at your local library or the Internet for ideas on creating a business plan or goals list.\n\n* Is there anyone out there doing something like what you want to do already?  Can you research what it is that they do and maybe even talk with them about what they do?\n\n* Are there businesses out there that are doing some aspect that you want to do?  In this case, you want to create an online drop shipment business.  What websites have you seen that you like (can you talk with them)?  How does the local McDonalds or other retail outlet do business that might help you in yours (i.e. how is McDonalds able to provide a product to a customer on demand at almost anytime of day – and do it with a much of high school kids)?\n\n* Never listen to anyone who says that you CANNOT do something UNLESS they have been there and tried that!!!!!  Anyone can tell you the good things that you can try or do, however, only someone who has actually tried the specific thing your are thinking can truly give you advise on the pitfalls that could await the unsuspecting.\n\n* If you want to look for a mentor (free or paid – although mentors usually offer their time at no cost), the question that you should be ready to address is WIIFM (What In It For Me {the mentor})!  What are you willing to do for your mentor to help them with something that they may need (for me it’s simple – I am looking for 10 points :-)\n\n\nContacts:\n\n* Contact your local Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce – they have business people who will help start up operations.\n\n* Contact your local high school, community college or university and find out whom the teachers are for courses related to your business (like business or computer/internet classes).  Contact these teachers to get some ideas or even to see if they will take you company startup on as a class project or special project for some of the student to work on (might give the students extra credit and you a free startup).  In the worst case, you might get the names of some good students whom you might hire to do certain aspects of what you need at a very low cost.\n\n* Contact you local, county or state governments (check their websites) – many areas have small business administrations (or some other agency that can help with various things) that have any number of references and resources available at little or no cost.\n\n* Go to your local library in the Reference Section and find the Encyclopedia of Associations.  It is a three-book set published by Gale Research.  The first book lists thousands of tiles of professional organizations and groups.  It will give a code number to use in the other two books to find out more about that organization.  Contact the organizations who have something to do with your idea and find out if they have a services to give you advise or local groups that you can network with.  In many cases, just asking for membership and publications information may give you a lot of useful stuff.\n\n\nOther outstanding sources that I have used in running my four businesses:\n\n* Nightingale-Conant – the largest producer of audio/video training programs in the world.  Many of their programs can be borrowed for free from local libraries.  http://www.nightingale.com\n\n* Entrepreneur Magazine (http://www.entrepreneurmag.com) – many great tips and ideas about running a company.\n\n* Rich Dad Poor Dad - http://
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Any time you want to start; be sure you know the local licensing requirements. Then be sure to contact your agent about Bonding and Liabilty insurance. Find some partners unless your extremely proficient in your choosen area. Start small and don't over extend unless you have 100 / 200K$ to float around for parts and labor. Best advice is to go slow and pass alot of bussiness cards around. Your reputation is your best salesman. I know I have my own electrical bussiness and have decided to keep it small after alot of suffering and nights of worrying.
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Truck Drivers, specifically "Over The Road" Truck Drivers, make about $35,000 or so that first year, and it goes up each year as the driver gains experience/time with a company. \n\nIf he is planning to own his own truck, the figures are fairly different and can fluctuate substantially, as being an "Owner Operator" is costly and demands a driver that can stay diligent in the payments of the truck. A lot of Owner Operators say it is better to be a company driver, unless you really have your ducks in a row.\n\nAlso, pay and benefits as a company driver can variate from company to company. My suggestion is he drive for J.B. Hunt (SEE: http://www.jbhunt.com/ ) or Schneider (SEE: http://www.schneider.com/ ), both pay well and are reputable companies.\n\nA solo OTR driver should drive about 10,000 miles per month, though some drivers can handle more, I have seen guys drive 14,000 per month, it's up to the individual, and his/her stamina, and diligence! :)\n\nAt a typical .30 per mile base pay, that equates to about $36,000 gross BEFORE taking into consideration other pay and benefits, such as unload pay, layover pay, extra stop pay, etc. and of course driving more than 10K miles per month, good money if you ask me, and that is just in the first year or so! :)\n\nBe prepared for a major change in your personal life to, with him being gone a lot, life can get more complicated. You two need to discuss things, and make sure you think ahead on how to deal with issues such as death in the family, bills, the children, etc. so when he is gone, things run smoothly for BOTH of you! :)\n\nFor more research about trucking pay, visit http://www.payscale.com , it is an excellent resource to help you decide which kind of trucking job to go for. Typically, a local LTL driving job will be better and pay a lot more! :)
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Here is a free  article about how to start a charter bus business: http://www.motherearthnews.com/library/1980_January_February/Own_A_Charter_Bus_Company\n\nEntrepreneur.com is also selling a kit on how to start a tour bus company for $69\nhttp://www.smallbizbooks.com/cgi-bin/SmallBizBooks/00081.html?id=BQ7iIN6J
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ITS EASY JUST START.  IF YOU HAVE THE NECESSARSY EQUIPMENT TO GET STARTED ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET YOUR FIRST CUSTMER.  ONCE YOU DO A GOOD JOB FOR THEM ; WORD OF MOUTH IS ALL THE ADVERTISING YOU WILL NEED.\n\nCONTACT YOUR STATE SMALL BUSINESS CENTER AND GET YOUR NAME REGISTERED AND GET THEIR BEGINNER PACK.\n\nLOOK IN YOUR CLASSIFIEDS AND LOOK AT THE BIDS THAT ARE LISTED AND SEE IF YOU WANT TO BID ON ONE.  ITS NOT THAT HARD.\n\nGO AROUND TO CARS DEALERSHIPS, ETC THAT USE WELDERS.  YOU REALLY HAVE A GOOD IDEA, BECAUSE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO GO TO THEM, THAN FOR THEM TO COME TO YOU.  MY COUSIN DOES WELDING FOR OVER 20 YEARS.  THEY MOSTLY WORK ON CARS AND TRUCKS.  \n\nMAKE SURE YOU GET ANY LICENSES YOU MAY NEED.  ALSO IF YOU HAVE EMPLOYEES REGISTER WITH THE NEEDED AGENCIES.\n\nIF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT ME.\n\nJJ
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i drove truck for 15 yrs and the best company is sift trucking i have a friend that with there to start there snd he doing good
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You may want to start by researching info on your state's website first.\n\nCheck out this link: http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/business.html\n\nThis will put you in the right direction in starting your business.\n\nHope this helps you.\n\nGod Bless.
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You have a good idea to start small and work up from there. You need to make sure all your paper work is in order before you do anything. Make sure your drivers are good drivers. Then start contacting local companies that ship out to get loads. As you start there will be a lot more that will come along with a  good reputation. Good Luck
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if your looking for a partnership in business,try using the cash with expressed idea that your time as to be included,a great venture is cleaning bulk liquid trailers(the insides),generates 6 to 7 mil.a year minus operating costs.check in your area if there is one and if regulations allow it
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Just write a short letter asking for sponsorship help explaining that you will place there business name on the ATV trailer.  Then make copies and send to all the business you can find in the area.
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call your local lumber company they might have some ideas where to start.
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Are you looking to be a broker?  Or do you have a truck and trailer available for hire?\n\nNext Question:\n\nDo you want to run locally or over the road?  Do you have a trailer? If so what kind?  \n\nMost over the road companys, Mercer, Decker, Hummer, Systems, England,  etc. pay a percentage of the total load plus fuel surcharge, tarp fee, etc. to Owner Operators.  For example the load pays $1.50 per mile ( you would get a % of this) plus .XX per mile fuel surchage.\n\nI hope this helps a little bit.
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Of course. Trucking jobs are one of those types of jobs that don't really have a retirement age. As long as you can prove you are a good driver, you can drive a truck.
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get maybe about 5-10 vans. Get very thing checked by the state. Make your plans and ADs. Then start doing your services! Good luck!
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http://www.goarmy.com (And they are not paying you $10,000 a month for driving a truck)
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well you cna become a truck driver.  it is good money and  easy days