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LIVE WEBINAR · DECEMBER 6, 2026
How to Open a Trucking Company
Before you buy the truck, understand the business. Build a practical startup roadmap and prepare to launch in 2027 with Alexandra Sokolenko.
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 3 hours · $199
Live online. 12–3 PM Central.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, noon–3 PM Central. 48-hour cancellation window from payment.
Make informed decisions before you launch.
For future carrier owners and owner-operators who want to understand the setup process, responsibilities and costs before investing. No prior trucking experience is required.
You will work through a startup roadmap, budget considerations and the records and systems to prepare for your operation.
What we’ll cover.
Set up the business
Business structure, registration, EIN, banking and bookkeeping.
Authority and registrations
USDOT and MC authority, BOC-3, UCR and sequencing your startup steps.
Budget before buying a truck
Insurance, equipment payments, fuel, maintenance and cash reserves.
Prepare your compliance system
Driver files, drug and alcohol requirements, HOS/ELDs, maintenance and audit preparation.
Plates, taxes and permits
When IRP, IFTA, HVUT and state permits apply; required records.
Prepare for your first load
Carrier packets, broker verification, dispatch options, invoicing and payment planning.
Your action plan and live Q&A
Prioritize the next steps for your operation.
Get ready to participate.
Bring your questions, a notebook and a computer with reliable internet and audio. Requirements vary by operation; the webinar will explain how to identify what applies to your business.
Reserve Your Webinar Seat — $199Questions? Call (224) 600-3200 or email the DTC team.