How to Start Your Own Trucking Company from Scratch in the U.S.

Starting your own trucking company in the United States is a real and attainable opportunity — especially in Hotshot or Car Hauling. While it may seem complex at first, a step-by-step approach and experienced support can help you launch in as little as 7–14 business days.

🚀 Step 1: Register Your Business

The first step is to legally register your company — typically as an LLC (Limited Liability Company). Registration includes:

Opening an LLC in any U.S. state

Obtaining a federal tax number (EIN)

Securing a legal address and lease agreement (if needed)

Setting up tax registrations (Sales Tax, Franchise Tax, etc.)

📋 Step 2: Obtain Operating Authority

To legally haul freight in the U.S., you must obtain:

USDOT Number — Registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation

MC Number — Motor Carrier number, required for brokered loads

Additional filings such as BOC-3, UCR, IFTA, IRP depending on load type and routes Carhaul & Hotshot files all documents for you — correctly and on time.

🚛 Step 3: Select, Purchase, or Lease Equipment

Next, you’ll need to get your truck and trailer. We help you select:

Pickup trucks (RAM, Ford, Chevy — 3500/4500/5500)

Trailers (open, enclosed, flatbed, wedge) for 2–6 cars

New or used equipment, VIN and history checked

Financing or leasing options available — even with low down payment

🛡 Step 4: Set Up Insurance

To activate your authority and start hauling, insurance is required:

Auto Liability Insurance — from $750,000 to $1,000,000

Cargo Insurance — typically $100,000 minimum

Optional: Physical Damage, Non-Trucking Liability, Occupational Accident We help you get the best quote — even for new MCs.

💼 Step 5: Back Office Setup & Documentation

Carhaul & Hotshot will help set up your internal systems:

Factor setup (get paid in 24–48 hours)

Digital paperwork: invoice, BOL, POD, rate confirmations

Load board connections (DAT, Central Dispatch, Super Dispatch, RunBuggy)

ELD and GPS devices

Driver training on HOS, inspections, and compliance

📦 Step 6: Get Loaded and Start Earning

We help you start moving freight:

24/7 dispatch support

Daily loads without downtime

Route, broker, and equipment consulting

Weekly gross income potential: $6,000–$10,000 (depending on setup)

✅ Why Choose Carhaul & Hotshot

We launch companies in 7–14 business days

Expert team for compliance, dispatch, equipment, insurance, and accounting

We serve U.S. residents and non-residents

Ongoing support — even after launch

📲 Ready to launch your trucking business? Contact Carhaul & Hotshot — we’ll build it with you, from the ground up.