Are you a truck driver and you want to work for yourself, or you're considering getting into the field but you don't know where to start? There is a severe shortage for drivers right now and there is a lot of money to be made in the field of logistics. You may not even have to travel far to find the work that you need. To get your business going you'll have to make sure you have the right license, and you'll want to do the following things.

Find a Used Truck

Commercial trucks with a box and enclosed trailer can be purchased used, and you'll want to find something that you can afford while you start your business. If you aren't planning on taking cross country jobs and you want to get local routs first, the quality of the vehicle and size don't have to be elaborate. Find a truck that you like, have it looked at by a mechanic, and compare it to the costs of other similar trucks for sale in the area.Visit a company, such as House of Trucks, for more information. 

Get Bonded

Get bonded and insured before you even think of driving the truck on the roads, and definitely before you haul anything. You need to have an idea of what type of items you'll be hauling to know how much insurance coverage you'll need. You may need to add more coverage as your business grows to accommodate your work. People often target semi-trucks for lawsuits if there is an accident so it's imperative to make sure you're covered.

Advertise to Local Companies  

Advertise your services to local manufacturing companies, automotive and machinery companies, and any type of business that needs to have items shipped off. You can run an ad in the local papers, classified sites online, and you want to create a social media business account right away. Dropping off information and meeting with business owners is effective.

If you think that you can commit yourself to being on the roads and driving a truck, you can have a bright future and be a business owner with your own hauling and logistics company. You can start small and just have yourself and one single truck, or you can decide to expand and add more drivers and trucks over time if you want. How big you want to let the business grow and how much work you end up taking is up to you.