What about I have the trailer and the job, then what am I? What permits do I
need?

Steel, Can elaborate more on your question? JimD

Hello Jim, Thanks for responding. My question was more of a new business owner 'bidding on and fulfilling transportation accounts and contracts' Not sure if I'm awarded a contract, if I'm allowed to out source it to another company

Hello there, sure you can do that. In that case you are broker between the customer and actual owner operator. There is 2 types of trucking business : 1. General fright moving 2. Residential moving In both cases you are only booking the job and sub-contracting to other businesses having problem finding jobs. I do not see why you can not do it and just go ahead if you are able to get the jobs. Regards

Steel - Most trucking businesses usually operate in one of two forms the difference lies in how they acquire drivers to fulfill their accounts and contracts: Sub-contracted drivers: Under the first option, you run your business using sub-contractors as drivers. Although you, as the business owner, run the business and receive the contracts, your drivers are not actually employed by your company. This option cuts down on start-up costs, insurance costs, and required equipment. On the other side, this option gives you less control over your drivers and cuts into your profits. Privately-owned drivers: Under the second option, you privately run your business and all operations. You use your own equipment, pay higher insurance prices, and hire a fleet of private drivers as employees. This option gives you total control over your business and its employees, and promises the most return on profits. On the downside, this option requires a great deal more start-up capital and operating costs. To learn more, read Starting A Trucking Business at Business.gov

Thank you. I appriciate the feedback. I will read up some more.