By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted May 23rd 2017 12:27PM
A new expedite straight truck can cost anywhere from $170,000 to over $200,000, depending on the "bells and whistles" you put on it. That's a big investment--and risk--especially if you're new to the expedited trucking business.
So, how can you prepare to buy a new truck in way that reduces your risk and puts your business in the best position to succeed?
Use this four-point checklist as a guide.
#1. Low Expenses
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A new expedite straight truck can cost anywhere from $170,000 to over $200,000, depending on the "bells and whistles" you put on it. That's a big investment--and risk--especially if you're new to the expedited trucking business. So, how can you prepare to buy a new truck in way that reduces your risk and puts your business in the best position to succeed? Use this four-point checklist as a guide. #1. Low Expenses When veteran expediters Linda...
The compensation plan you agree to with your carrier sets the "rules of the road" for how you will make money with your truck. But it also impacts how...
You're working long hours, running a lot of miles, and generating a lot of revenue. But it never fails. No matter how much money you take in, you feel...
As an expedite owner-operator, your income is generated by your truck. But when you consider that a new truck can cost anywhere from $150,000 to over ...
As an expedite owner-operator, you spend long hours behind the wheel delivering loads. But you're also a business owner who needs to run a venture as ...
If you're evaluating new business opportunities, you might be considering a franchise or launching your own venture from scratch. But what if you coul...
When you operate under your own motor carrier authority, you get to call your own shots and keep more of your income by negotiating rates directly wit...
What does the expediting trucking landscape look like for 2016? What trends should we expect? EO recently spoke with industry veterans John Elliott, c...
You want to become an expedite owner-operator to launch a new career, see the country, and take charge of your financial future. But if you overlook i...
A smart bookkeeping system will save you from heartache and hassle if you’re ever audited by the IRS. And it can help you maximize tax deductions, s...