Arizona Portland Company
What costs are involved in a auto transportation business?
I’m wanting to start a trucking company. I need to get cdl experience starting with a 1ton dually and a Take 3 trailer. I have gotten the insurance quote which is a lot of course and figured in the price of fuel going up. I also figured in the costs of snacks and what not. What costs am I leaving out? Do you they charge for port of entries and weigh stations? Do you have to pay to drive in states other than your own? I live in Utah and will drive to portland quit a bit. Sometimes to Las Vegas as well. The states I’d being going through mainly would be Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. Thanks
If you are going to be using a tri-axle take 3, you may be under the 26,000 weight limit that the keeps you from having to pay FITA (fuel tax) and have apportioned tags. If you are over 26,001, you will need both. You either will need to have a contract to transport for a specific company, or pay brokerage fees for loads.
With a one ton dually, you will not have a sleeper cab, so you will need to figure the cost of lodging while on the road. Even if you do sleep in your truck, you will have to pay to park at truck stops, and also have to pay for showers and meals. Parking and showers can cost you $15-$30 per day.
You will need to have a DOT number, and display it on the truck. You need to keep a log, and follow the federal driving time rules.
Weigh stations (run by the states) do not charge unless you are overweight. They often will check your logbook, and inspect your rig for safety violations. If they find problems, they will shut you down until you have either fixed the problems, or have been off the road for the mandated rest period.
You have to allow for maintenance costs, and the 10,000 mile inspections.
You will want to either incorporate the business or form an LLC so that if there is an accident, your personal assets will be protected.
If you have not purchased a trailer yet, I do know where there is a Kaufman and a Take 3 for sale, that are in good shape.
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