Introduction to the Carrier Course




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FAQ


Is this a live course?

This is a pre-recorded course that allows you to learn at your own pace. Each lecture has video lessons, sometimes accompanied by links and downloadable documents.


Who is this course for?

This course is designed to help those who are interested in getting into the trucking industry and opening their own trucking company but don't know where to start.


What are the benefits of purchasing this course?

Many people decide to pay $400-$1000 to get a third party provider to help them open a trucking company. Knowing what I know, this is robbery. With this course, you will never have to rely on third party providers again and will save a good amount on money.


What will I learn?

Check out the course curriculum down below which will show you exactly the way this course is structured and the topics that are covered.


Is this course applicable to Canada?

This course takes into account the US market and laws only.





Course Curriculum


  • Welcome to the Course
  • Introduction
  • The Trucking Industry
  • Setting Yourself Up For Success
  • Getting Your Equipment
  • Introduction
  • Making a Decision
  • New or Used?
  • Cash Purchase, Finance, Lease or Rent?
  • Forming Your Business
  • Introduction
  • Company Formation
  • EIN
  • Business Bank Account
  • Obtaining and Activating Your Authority
  • Introduction
  • Interstate VS Intrastate
  • Getting Your MC and DOT Number
  • Getting INTRAstate Authority
  • UCR
  • BOC3
  • Insurance
  • FMCSA Portal and MCS150
  • Registering Your Truck
  • Introduction
  • IFTA
  • 2290
  • IRP
  • State Specific Permits
  • Introduction
  • New York
  • New Mexico
  • Kentucky
  • Oregon
  • Compliance and File Management
  • Introduction
  • Importance of Carrier Compliance
  • Company Compliance
  • Fleet Compliance
  • Driver Qualification File
  • Truck Compliance
  • Record Keeping Requirements
  • Trucking Taxes, Fees and Renewals
  • Introduction
  • Taxes
  • Renewals and Filings
  • BONUS: IFTA Calculations
  • Building an AirTable System
  • Introduction
  • Audit Files Base
  • Load Base
  • Expense Base
  • Cash Flow Base
  • Payroll Base
  • Records Base
  • Best Practices
  • Tools to Streamline Operations
  • The Work Process for Each Load
  • Dealing With Load Issues