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In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Tanner Batten shares crucial insights into starting a trucking company and a separate brokerage entity. He covers the need for a separate business entity, DOT and MC numbers, surety bonds, and process agent designation. Emphasizing the importance of prayer and knowledge, he also discusses the legalities of co-brokering and the benefits of brokerage authority for business growth.
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Jared Flinn — Founder, BulkLoads
Twenty years of bulk-freight operating experience. Jared sits down weekly with the carriers, brokers, and shippers who actually move the freight — not the pundits who write about it. New episode every Monday.
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What is "What You Need to Start a Trucking Company" about?
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Tanner Batten shares crucial insights into starting a trucking company and a separate brokerage entity. He covers the need for a separate business entity, DOT and MC numbers, surety bonds, and process agent designation.
What topics does this episode cover?
This episode covers Customers' pictures displayed, upcoming episode topics discussed., Rating system on bulk loads is important., Exemptions can save money on FMCSA fees., Early audits ensure proper record maintenance for compliance., Celebrate success of small trucking businesses., Adding brokerage authority to handle more freight., Compliance: an opportunity to grow your business., and Trucking company's minimum insurance and surety bond., and more. Use the chapter timestamps to jump to any section.
How long is this episode?
This episode runs about 45 min, and was released Aug 9, 2024.
Where can I listen to "What You Need to Start a Trucking Company"?
Stream this episode here on bulkloads.com, or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — search "What You Need to Start a Trucking Company" or the BulkLoads Podcast.
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