How to Start a Box Truck Business in Georgia

Interested in starting your own trucking business in Georgia? We’re here to help! At Jim Ellis Commercial Division, we pride ourselves on a wide variety of commercial trucks and vans, including box trucks, flat beds, cargo vans, and commercial vans. Whatever your business of choice may be, we’re confident we can make it happen with our lineup! If you’re just getting started, our team has put together a guide outlining how to start a box truck business in Georgia, including a condensed checklist and a generalized list of the fees and licenses you’ll have to obtain. Read on, then head to our inventory to see what best suits your business needs!

How to Start a Trucking Business: Simple Checklist

1. If you haven’t already, obtain your commercial driver’s license.
2. Officially create your business by registering it with the Entrepreneurial register and obtaining the necessary documents from the Secretary of State’s office.
3. Find the trucks you want for your business, and either purchase or hire them.
4. Obtain a USDOT number from the Department of Transportation and a Motor Carrier Authority Number from the FMCSA.
5. Decide on your specific type of business and obtain an Employee Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS based on this business type. It could be an LLC, sole proprietorship, corporation, or partnership.
6. Obtain free decals from the International Fuel Tax Agreement–you must update them every calendar year to remain current.
7. Talk to a transport insurance company about coverage for your business.
8. Hire drivers, all of whom must have commercial driver’s licenses.
9. Rent or buy a space from which to legally conduct your business.

Necessary Fees and Licenses

On the road to starting your own trucking business in the state of Georgia, there are a number of important fees you’ll have to pay and licenses you’ll have to obtain. Here’s a brief overview:

• Application fee for a commercial driver’s license
• Registration fee for naming your business
• Trucking insurance fees
• MC Authority Number fee
• United Carrier Registration fee
• International Registration Plan fee
• Heavy Use Tax – only if your truck is over 55,000 pounds

Start Your Own Trucking Business Today with Jim Ellis Commercial Division!

If you have any questions about how to start a box truck business in Georgia with the help of Jim Ellis Commercial Division, feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by the dealership to talk to a member of our team in person, and we’ll be happy to help you out–we’re conveniently located in Chamblee.