How Much Did It Cost to Start My Trucking Business | Trucking Startup | Trucking 101

Trucking startup costs: How much to start a trucking company? How much does it cost to start a trucking company? Cost of starting a trucking company? I share my experience in this video.
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  • @portiagts9416
    @portiagts94162 жыл бұрын

    Your content is clear and concise. I'm currently researching starting a trucking company. Thank you for sharing this information.

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @marioparamo4087
    @marioparamo408711 ай бұрын

    Thank you a lot for sharing your knowledge. It really helps new drivers. Pls don’t stop posting I watch your videos and they help me alot

  • @TeeG890
    @TeeG890 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir for sharing your great wisdom . i am a foreigner who has struggled to adapt and prosper in this country but this is one trade i have had some interest and faith in recently. With a little ambition and great people like you who share the knowledge and blessings i regain hope in the future. Thank you.

  • @kennethwilliams3877
    @kennethwilliams3877 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Bradon thanks!! Your other video answered my question on how too get started! Good job! I'm going to watch more of your videos, I just subscribed!!👍🏾Ken! OH!✌🏿

  • @msquesadilla303
    @msquesadilla30311 ай бұрын

    Thank you so so much!! This is tremendously helpful!

  • @ismailboukari5424
    @ismailboukari542410 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us 🙏

  • @Forshee_6
    @Forshee_69 ай бұрын

    Great breakdown!

  • @elkinrestrepo-cr1xq
    @elkinrestrepo-cr1xq3 ай бұрын

    straight to the point you should do ore like this thanks!

  • @andreaswai7586
    @andreaswai7586 Жыл бұрын

    Good coaching, Nice and Simple:

  • @fortheloveofmoney1752
    @fortheloveofmoney175211 ай бұрын

    Damn, they knocking heads off!!! Geesh!

  • @SlanginBeatz
    @SlanginBeatz2 ай бұрын

    Thanks great video

  • @tomlutherjr3574
    @tomlutherjr357410 ай бұрын

    Great video; you really have this down cold!

  • @thanhnguyen-xk6fy
    @thanhnguyen-xk6fy2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. It's very helpful.

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @thomasa3285
    @thomasa3285 Жыл бұрын

    Best video on KZread

  • @MrWebster773
    @MrWebster7732 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the breakdown

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking out the content!

  • @ShannanThomasTrucking
    @ShannanThomasTrucking2 жыл бұрын

    Sweeeet thank u for posting!!

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @PremiumTableTalk
    @PremiumTableTalk3 ай бұрын

    Good information

  • @smallstepsintherightdirection
    @smallstepsintherightdirection2 жыл бұрын

    Good video bro ✊🏿

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on ✊🏾

  • @thetruth7608
    @thetruth76082 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative for an aspiring logistics owner operator like myself! Thanks again. Good luck and god speed

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @donnaallen2664
    @donnaallen2664 Жыл бұрын

    If buying a preowned truck, what should you look for to ensure it is good quality

  • @TheSweetpea1971
    @TheSweetpea19712 жыл бұрын

    How did you get your truck and trailer for so little money down? Would you consider doing a video on purchasing and/or leasing equipment?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good credit helps. I’ll try to get a video up soon about buying equipment.

  • @jermainereid5815
    @jermainereid5815 Жыл бұрын

    Good vedio

  • @AyanAli-py7ci
    @AyanAli-py7ci2 жыл бұрын

    What about the different freight brokers? Whose better for what type of loads? For example, CH robinson, fifth wheel?

  • @darylfletcher5164
    @darylfletcher51642 жыл бұрын

    Hmm inspire by someone? Either way glad you are helping others with this info because it can get confusing if you are not organize

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it can get confusing. Thanks for watching!

  • @drichardson2518

    @drichardson2518

    2 жыл бұрын

    @DarylFletcher they sound exactly alike don’t they!?

  • @fortheloveofmoney1752
    @fortheloveofmoney175211 ай бұрын

    Do have to have a truck in order to have your MC and Dot number? If so, how is it that you can allow people to drive under your own authority without you owning a truck?

  • @TheJoiajackson
    @TheJoiajackson11 ай бұрын

    what company are you using for driver paperwork?

  • @bigpapaporsche1
    @bigpapaporsche12 жыл бұрын

    How about a little back ground on your self. I enjoyed the video, I think you've got the "Right Stuff" for success!

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! An "about me" video is on my list of videos to make.

  • @rithychham5114
    @rithychham51142 жыл бұрын

    Do we need to get our business license

  • @EthansEditingTutorials
    @EthansEditingTutorials5 ай бұрын

    What fees are recurring vs one time?

  • @edwardochoa-zy7pc
    @edwardochoa-zy7pc11 ай бұрын

    I'm thinking of starting my trucking business is it still a good idea in today's market

  • @crashnburn586
    @crashnburn586 Жыл бұрын

    Why did you shut down your dually?

  • @kingjoshua3726
    @kingjoshua37262 жыл бұрын

    Gr8 info but could u go in detail? BOC-3? truck & trailer what were the requirements? ect.

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback. I'll be making other videos to go over those topics. It would have been too much to put into one video. But I do have a BOC-3 video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4af29R_ocfOodY.html

  • @abdiqaniadan2349
    @abdiqaniadan23496 ай бұрын

    Have question bro the first step is llc or what is the first step thank you

  • @Nofacenocase1619
    @Nofacenocase161911 ай бұрын

    Can I start my own company just like this without a CDL?

  • @irauiagalelei955
    @irauiagalelei9556 ай бұрын

    You still doing business?? Thanks for your videos!!!

  • @dj39st
    @dj39st7 ай бұрын

    How much is your monthly insurance cost ?

  • @abdiqafarali5585
    @abdiqafarali55852 жыл бұрын

    What year is your trailer and can you share with us where you got it from please? Thank you 🙏

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    2017. I got it from a place in southern Indiana.

  • @yunieandyuyen
    @yunieandyuyen5 ай бұрын

    Is the insurance of $2504 monthly or is it whole premium?

  • @boostedhatch998
    @boostedhatch9982 жыл бұрын

    Really good video 👍 I'm a new owner operator can we include all these fees when doing our taxes?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I included these expenses on my tax return.

  • @saltineswang_it3045
    @saltineswang_it30459 ай бұрын

    Do you do consultations? Im 60% done, but i need help !

  • @pccorrections4988
    @pccorrections49882 жыл бұрын

    I was just wondering, do you have and videos on how much you would pay other drivers?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not yet

  • @evans5583
    @evans55833 ай бұрын

    Bro can we get in touch, I want to start my company but I’ll need a training. If you can help me

  • @brandonlindsaycpa
    @brandonlindsaycpa2 жыл бұрын

    Check out my other video - How To Pay Yourself as a Trucking Business Owner: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h45kxLttmZqTgqw.html

  • @boyboi4692
    @boyboi46922 жыл бұрын

    Where did you go to get your plates

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m in Indiana. So I went to the Motor Carrier Services division of the Indiana Department of Revenue.

  • @loop12live11
    @loop12live112 жыл бұрын

    Are you running a semi or dually?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was running a dually, but my clients have duallys, big rigs, and box trucks.

  • @yuricarrion2991
    @yuricarrion29912 жыл бұрын

    I can do all these processes myself or I have to hire a professional?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    It depends on how comfortable you are with paperwork. I did a lot of this myself, but there are truckers who do hire someone to get this all setup for them.

  • @yuricarrion2991

    @yuricarrion2991

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brandonlindsaycpa Awesome! Thanks for always response my questions ❤️

  • @sanon28r
    @sanon28r2 жыл бұрын

    Where did you buy your truck?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    A Ram dealership in Indianapolis.

  • @reggierose479
    @reggierose4792 жыл бұрын

    You got a box truck or semi truck?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was running a dually, but my clients have duallys, big rigs, and box trucks.

  • @charlesallen155
    @charlesallen1552 жыл бұрын

    Why is every trucking start-up always out of Indiana?

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lots of trucking in Indiana!

  • @zero1188
    @zero11882 жыл бұрын

    7k isnt that much. thought it would be more

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah everyone's operation will be different. Especially if you finance the equipment.

  • @rahkeenclark2254
    @rahkeenclark22542 жыл бұрын

    Where u get a truck for 500 down

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dealership

  • @Bellamendoza2017
    @Bellamendoza2017Ай бұрын

    Bro has 900 credit score

  • @mtradergame
    @mtradergame6 ай бұрын

    All these regulations are the reason American businesses are moving

  • @a.d3167
    @a.d31672 жыл бұрын

    500 dollars for a truck , your credit had to be about 800 lol

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I try to keep my credit together. It makes financing things easier.

  • @Fit.fly_trucker
    @Fit.fly_trucker2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🤛🏿🤛🏿🤛🏿✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾🇱🇷✌🏾🇱🇷

  • @brandonlindsaycpa

    @brandonlindsaycpa

    2 жыл бұрын

    💪🏾

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