How to Start a Trucking Business and Grow It To Success

The transportation industry is enormous, grossing nearly $1 trillion dollars annually. However, trucking counts for three quarters of that amount.

In this workshop, participants will learn the ins and outs of the trucking industry; mostly how to get started and how to grow the business with ease.

Talking Points:

• Getting started and understanding formation.
• Building your personal and business credit.
• Securing financing for your business.
• Understanding federal contracting.
• Getting your small business certifications.
• Drafting your capability statement for contraction.
• How to purchase your truck and what to look for.
• Dealing with carriers.
• Do you need an authority?
• Financial statement basics and accounting.
• Finding opportunities and working with brokers.
• Safety and compliance.
• Hiring employees.
• Drafting a business plan.

 

Presented by Tim Jacquet

Tim Jacquet is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteer. He has been working with business development for 35 years. He has expertise in non-profit organizations, start-ups, small business financing and government contracting. He is the Chief Operation Officer for Apple Capital Group, Inc., and the host of The Core Business Show.

When

Location

This event will be held online.