Looking to launch or expand your trucking business? In this powerful episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Tanner Batten, head of BulkLoads Permitting, sits down with Jared Flinn and the team to break down the crucial steps for starting a trucking company — and why getting your compliance, permits, and business structure right from day one can set you up for long-term success. Whether you're an owner-operator going independent or thinking about starting a freight brokerage, this episode outlines everything from MC numbers and DOT compliance to understanding exempt vs. non-exempt commodities and avoiding costly FMCSA fines.

Tanner also dives into common misconceptions around farm tags, plates, and insurance, while highlighting the risks of double brokering and how to properly set up a brokerage authority. You’ll learn why having a separate business entity for your brokerage, securing a $75,000 surety bond, and obtaining contingency cargo insurance can be game-changers for scaling your trucking operation legally and professionally. With BulkLoads Permitting and BulkTMS, everything from registration to load dispatch can be handled in one place.

If you’re searching online for how to start a trucking business, FMCSA compliance help, truck permitting services, or ways to grow with freight brokerage, this episode is for you. Learn how BulkLoads.com supports small fleets, owner-operators, and freight entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance to thrive in the bulk freight market.