Lessons I Learned Buying My First 26 ft Box Truck with Cash and Starting a Box Trucking Company

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  • Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
  • If you're starting a box truck business, this video is where I share the lessons I learned during my first month of owing a box truck business start up. You will gain insight on box truck business startup costs and avoid the mistakes I made. Save thousands of dollars starting your business and maintaining your box truck.
    Sections:
    00:43 FMCSA can be Challenging
    03:27 Insurance Requirements Are Not Clear
    07:19 Building Business Credit is Easy
    09:17 Sales Taxes Are Expensive
    10:32 There are Always Additional Costs
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  • @CaroletteWright1
    @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +3

    Any questions? Leave a comment below if you need more information on starting a box truck business.
    Be sure to Join the Waiting List for to get notified once completed
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    • @vivvasbill
      @vivvasbill 2 месяца назад +1

      I m on the process of starting my trucking, so I have learned a lot from this video. But I still have a lot of questions.

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      @@vivvasbillSure. What questions do you have?

    • @vivvasbill
      @vivvasbill 2 месяца назад +1

      @@CaroletteWright1 I reached out to you on IG, but I want to know more about the agent that you need to pay to get your authority and insurance compliances

    • @intellectambition5041
      @intellectambition5041 2 месяца назад +1

      Hello I came across your video and I just wanna say thank you for all these information, I started a restaurant business and, I wanted to start something else that would be more profitable and trucking and as one of the things that’s came across my mind, with that being said I think your video popped up for a great reason that would be beneficial to me.. I would love to learn more from you please
      Getting into a trucking business how do you get jobs, does I need to get a broker, what’s steps do I need to take ? Thanks in advance.

    • @moniquebrown1233
      @moniquebrown1233 2 месяца назад +1

      How to stay above ground with dispatchers snatching the loads? Owner/ operator is my position

  • @myamaxine457
    @myamaxine457 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for the helpful information!

  • @calebcolon5144
    @calebcolon5144 Месяц назад

    You are the best.. great advice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I'm new to the box truck business and need all the help I can get.. thank you mam.

  • @stefletti6637
    @stefletti6637 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you sister this was helpful

  • @bossstyle9_to_58
    @bossstyle9_to_58 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for the information! I'm in the process of starting a box truck business. Great video!

  • @raylamarr2028
    @raylamarr2028 Месяц назад +1

    I'm starting a box truck service and I enjoyed your video I would like to learn more about it

  • @dj1835
    @dj1835 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for this information 😇

  • @michaelbrickhouse4401
    @michaelbrickhouse4401 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for the information you are a very knowledgeable lady.

  • @kirondehearn6601
    @kirondehearn6601 Месяц назад

    Great information. Do you mentor or help others start up initially?

  • @chuck9380
    @chuck9380 2 месяца назад +2

    Great video

  • @HouseOfTunesTV
    @HouseOfTunesTV 2 месяца назад +1

    Good information

  • @Invertmini1212
    @Invertmini1212 18 дней назад

    If you're gonna get into this business thinking outside the box is key to being successful.. Dont be scared to get on the phone or go in person and work with customers directly especially if you're local. You will be saving them money cutting out the broker and putting money in your pocket avoiding a broker/dispatch service.. Also if you're delivering ask for a Logistics/Warehouse manager seeing if you can bid on some of their lanes, its an easier conversation while already there. I was a broker for 7 years and worked with all the big box stores all across the US, if you have questions just ask.

  • @franckbouah4057
    @franckbouah4057 Месяц назад +1

    Hello Dear, thank you for being very informative , do you offer management services?

  • @Leboujaetherebl
    @Leboujaetherebl Месяц назад

    Hello, I am a new subscriber! I just started my business but there is so many things I have to learn. I having issues with insurance because they say I need to have the vehicle already in order to get insurance. But I decided to go the rental route starting off before purchasing my first truck. The rental companies have commercial insurance. So is it necessary for me to obtain my own insurance even though the rental companies offer it?? Is it the same type of coverage and insurance??

  • @BenzFriendz
    @BenzFriendz День назад

    Can you guys recommend reputable Lease-on authority companies? I'm looking to run under someone else authority. Thank you all!!!

  • @theresadurham4790
    @theresadurham4790 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks, we are trying to start a new business. Need all the help we can get.

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      @thresadurham4790 When you’re ready visit me on Instagram and schedule time for us to talk. Link is in the profile above.

  • @samuelngatiri3249
    @samuelngatiri3249 2 месяца назад +1

    10k good to start i realy need this bizz

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +7

      You will need more than 10K to start your box truck business as a buyer. If you decide to rent, you may be able to flip this but you need to start ASAP because rentals can be costly. Your credit score and driving record will determine your truck rental premium, be mindful you need to have an opportunity ready before you start spending money.

  • @gabrielrosales7386
    @gabrielrosales7386 2 месяца назад +1

    I’m looking to partner with my friend and we are saving up money to start the business and buy a truck. Can you tell me how much you would recommend us to have to start the biz with.

  • @calidude5116
    @calidude5116 Месяц назад

    If you have a driver how much do you net per month?

  • @intellectambition5041
    @intellectambition5041 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello I came across your video and I just wanna say thank you for all these information, I started a restaurant business and, I wanted to start something else that would be more profitable and trucking and as one of the things that’s came across my mind, with that being said I think your video popped up for a great reason that would be beneficial to me.. I would love to learn more from you please
    Getting into a trucking business how do you get jobs, does I need to get a broker, what’s steps do I need to take ? Thanks in advance.

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      When you’re ready visit me on Instagram and schedule time for us to talk. Link is in the profile section above.

  • @ismailcigerli3456
    @ismailcigerli3456 16 дней назад

    Best insurance is Canal not progressive

  • @Acemafi1700
    @Acemafi1700 2 месяца назад +4

    As somebody who is new to the owner-operator side of the trucking industry. I have some questions, when financing a box truck or even a semi truck, should I put 10-20k to get the truck financed? Or would it be more lucrative for me to put that 10-20k in an LLC account for collateral on business credit? Then use the business credit to get the truck?

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +4

      Great question.
      This question is layered, because you have options and your choices can get complex.
      I’ll create a video explaining my response. Your question deserves a greater explanation. I’ll let you know once it’s posted.

    • @rigobertoespinoza1685
      @rigobertoespinoza1685 2 месяца назад

      Just get it fianced if your new to business how you gonna be having business credit already lol

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +1

      New businesses can get business credit, but there are requirements. 😉

    • @rigobertoespinoza1685
      @rigobertoespinoza1685 2 месяца назад

      @@CaroletteWright1 how is that possible if you dont even have income proof

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      @rigobertoespinoza1685
      I never assumed zero income proof. I agree you’ll need something as collateral. Job, contract, business revenue, assets. 🙂

  • @dindimichael9340
    @dindimichael9340 Месяц назад +1

    Are you currently hiring drivers?

  • @jeannana2020
    @jeannana2020 2 месяца назад +1

    Do i need insurance to apply for mc or dot on Fmcsa? At what point will i need those things

    • @amargacanica1042
      @amargacanica1042 2 месяца назад +1

      Immediately

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +1

      Don’t buy insurance until you know the market you’ll serve. Next buy the truck. Once completed, then apply with the FMCSA for your DOT and Authority.

  • @tgtv4306
    @tgtv4306 2 месяца назад +1

    What asset base lending company do you suggest?

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      The company is called AFS. Unfortunately, I just found out that my contact has moved over to aircraft equipment financing. She is no longer available.
      You may still check and see if they can help or refer you out if you’d like. The owner’s name is Jeff.

  • @patrickfreeman3104
    @patrickfreeman3104 2 месяца назад

    Hello Thank You For Share information. I am trying to start a new business. Need all the help I can get Thank You.

  • @ocnmind
    @ocnmind 27 дней назад

  • @anthonycarranza8342
    @anthonycarranza8342 2 месяца назад +1

    How did you start getting loads?

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +2

      I just made a video on how I found loads. It will post next Wednesday.

  • @Reeldeal818
    @Reeldeal818 2 месяца назад +1

    How do you get box truck contacts!

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      Great question. Please Checkout my most recent video for the answer. 😉

  • @pdavis4436
    @pdavis4436 2 месяца назад +1

    Is there any help for veterans looking for grants

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      I am an active duty military spouse. I know there are programs for veterans. I’ll research what I find and share. 🙂

  • @crownchrist
    @crownchrist 2 месяца назад +1

    What is the difference with your biz box truck & semi -tractor -trailer OTR type of biz ?

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +1

      Box truck OTR has less DOT & FMCSA regulations, no IFTA, no clearinghouse requirements, and more drivers available (CDL plus Non CDL) just to name a few differences. All dry van freight is competitive. You need a niche, a specialty, and great service standards.

  • @cedricnlandu8330
    @cedricnlandu8330 2 месяца назад +1

    It can be very lucrative if you know what you're doing

  • @DM-sj4vu
    @DM-sj4vu 21 день назад

    I got my authority in 1 day through a 3rd party company

  • @ybgbrilliant7155
    @ybgbrilliant7155 2 месяца назад +1

    I’m available if you need any drivers

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      Thank you. I appreciate that! I will
      keep this in mind over the coming weeks. Kindest regards, 🙂

  • @LyfeofLeelee
    @LyfeofLeelee 2 месяца назад +1

    I have a 2018 Freightliner M2 box truck for sale $60,500. Willing to do lease to own.

  • @moniquebrown1233
    @moniquebrown1233 2 месяца назад +1

    I have a 2028 box truck for sell, located in NC ❤❤

    • @davidkinkaku9943
      @davidkinkaku9943 2 месяца назад +2

      How much?

    • @MAXED-TRUCKING
      @MAXED-TRUCKING 2 месяца назад +4

      ​@@davidkinkaku9943 I'm sure it's a pretty penny. Got a 4 year jump start on the warranty expiring 😂

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад

      @moniquebrown1233 Did you mean to type 2028?

    • @1986Glory
      @1986Glory Месяц назад

      Dang you in the future then I’m still in 2024 so what’s it like in 2028 are flying cars available

  • @intelliquick2639
    @intelliquick2639 2 месяца назад +4

    It’s NOT WORTH IT market trend is loud and clear

    • @CaroletteWright1
      @CaroletteWright1  2 месяца назад +4

      I thought markets were suppose to trend?

    • @intelliquick2639
      @intelliquick2639 2 месяца назад +1

      Correct but trucking is a high risk business and I think it’s important to empathize that for newbies watching .
      Reason 1. Although you correct market are meant to trend we have not seeing a consistency of wealth building off trucking especially for investors
      2. What trucking is consistent for. Is cash flow however a lot of trucking companies having accumulate high debt due to constant mechanical issues and fuel price inconsistency dat can’t be controlled by human regulation
      3 . Insurance prices are so high wit car note and down payment dat it could take u a while to recoup
      4 you on a load board competing with vets in the game and it’s only 1 may 2 broker that’s allowing you to work at extremely underpaid rates
      So if u do abt 300 to 1600 perload on low end u do 3500 to maybe 6k then fuel per week if your lucky u profit 1k den u have to pay urself n business
      5. The MC had to mature which is abt 90 days for more access 6 months for even knocking at the door and 1 year to kicking in the door so you will need some strong access to cash flow n end goal or mind set should be 18 wheeler in my opening cause the rates makes more sense and I did both
      Disclaimer u could make some money n could b fine but you need to do some soul searching and don’t get caught up in the glits b glamour this could clean out ur account if not well accounted for you have to be a shark n remember u will neva Eva Eva get bak price of what you pay for the truck so u gonna be loosing if u not earning I’m done thank you

    • @TheMadMax1000
      @TheMadMax1000 2 месяца назад +12

      Nothing can be on the bottom forever, scared money makes no money.

    • @deaf2819
      @deaf2819 2 месяца назад +1

      The intelli part of the name can’t reference intelligence right? Because…yea.

    • @boldbosstv5602
      @boldbosstv5602 2 месяца назад +2

      Get rid of the greedy brokers and it will be good

  • @NaNaBooBooBaby
    @NaNaBooBooBaby Месяц назад +1

    I'm in Maryland 21801

  • @brattenjames223
    @brattenjames223 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm available anytime to be a driver.

    • @pdavis4436
      @pdavis4436 2 месяца назад

      Where are you located

  • @moroccoabdul-haqq181
    @moroccoabdul-haqq181 2 месяца назад +1