Trucking Business 101: Can I Get My Operating Authority with a Rental or Lease Truck?

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  • @TruckingFromScratch
    @TruckingFromScratch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @bonnieanderson429
    @bonnieanderson429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Shout out to ALL the truck drivers that kept commodities moving during the pandemic! Truckers are truly the backbone of America! Thank you All And God bless!

  • @mrsyyoung
    @mrsyyoung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My business partner and I are new to dispatching and trucking we recently started the process but felt stuck. After finding David on TH-cam and all his valuable information I decided to book his 1:1 consultation call and it was the best decision ever. He was punctual, informative, thorough, transparent, and most of all knowledgeable. David I wish you continued success with all your current and future endeavors! Keep up the great work and thanks again for your guidance!

  • @londonboy3046
    @londonboy3046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You can use your personal car (or any car) to start your authority. Insurance will be cheap so that you can age your authority before you buy/lease/rent a truck

    • @isweatglitter5809
      @isweatglitter5809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a good idea. Wish I knew that before.

    • @dameli1010
      @dameli1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So if i use my cargo van to help age my authority am i adding commercial insurance on it or regular auto insurance?? Are u adding the car just for aging the authority. What about inspections etc??

    • @jjjr243
      @jjjr243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dameli1010 any more info on this I was thinking the same thing?

    • @jjjr243
      @jjjr243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So is this possible I was having this idea with my cargo van?

    • @dameli1010
      @dameli1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jjjr243 I added commercial insurance to my cargo van and letting it age 3 months. Do the minimum insurance needed while aging. I'm about to start cdl training so I'm letting it age until I complete them I will launch my trucking physically

  • @TheDanson000
    @TheDanson000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Thoughts on this: 1.) I found I couldn't rent a trailer without 5 trucks or more in my fleet and 3 years active Authority; 2.) The authority needed to be active to get a truck; 3.) I realized that [renting/leasing (getting the truck)] could be done with [leasing (signing the truck operate under someone else's active Authority)] to a carrier since they would have the trailer is a much better option when starting-Landstar, Mercer, Fedex, Ups, or prime; 4.) Mirror what other successful people have done repeat that exactly; 5.) Become a dispatcher because it will show you how to get loads; 6.) Become a broker or agent with an owner operator company; 7.) Treat people well. Pay them accordingly.

    • @SwaggaC
      @SwaggaC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you elaborate on 1) and 2)

    • @Ur_Mothas_Lova_716
      @Ur_Mothas_Lova_716 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty cut and dry he laid it all out there . 1 They require you to have your company set up for 3+ years to lease a truck . 2 they won’t let you rent a trailer if you only have 1 truck

    • @AbcXyz-rn2lz
      @AbcXyz-rn2lz ปีที่แล้ว

      All those power only you listed don't do new authorities. Ryder lease and rent don't do trailers for solo; like you said... Amazon supposedly does power only sooner than the rest
      It's the same even if you have a clear title on a truck... You gotta know someone or have a trailer. I had to save 16k and get a trailer, then went to mercer when CSA built up

  • @MrClevelandMade
    @MrClevelandMade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Maintenance and road side assistance is included in most rentals. That’s a upside of renting

    • @j-power6061
      @j-power6061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Agreed, and for any reason, you need to exit the trucking business. You can because you don't have a financed truck. You can return the rental truck and walk away.

    • @TheMOTIV8Xperience
      @TheMOTIV8Xperience 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@j-power6061 Exactly!

  • @markperkins3740
    @markperkins3740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welcome back david. Thank you so much for all you do for us. I have a suggestion. Write all your major bullet points on the whiteboard ahead of time. That way you can just point to them and it'll save you some time. Thanks

  • @jaymo5085
    @jaymo5085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great to see you back. Please keep the videos coming.

  • @antor.j.medrano
    @antor.j.medrano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You know it's learning time when David starts teaching.😀

  • @spirituallysoaringhigh6089
    @spirituallysoaringhigh6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Mr McGill jus wanted you to know we have been watching since we started our business since last January it is growing already...also I have also started a consulting/ backoffice company to service motor carriers... I really learned a lot from you... thank so very much

  • @HARPREETSINGH-qw5st
    @HARPREETSINGH-qw5st 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good to see you after long time 😁

  • @emmanuelscott5804
    @emmanuelscott5804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're very savvy and sharp Sir 💯

  • @LyokoboyTC
    @LyokoboyTC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I feel like your video did not answer the intended question. I’ve ran the numbers for the past two months on renting a sprinter van charging approximately $2.50 per mile per DAT national average. It is hard to obtain profitability yes, but how do you activate your authority on a rental?

    • @Bankroll_Lauryn
      @Bankroll_Lauryn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly how do you do it?

    • @rack1rack1em
      @rack1rack1em 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s about insurance, you have to have your insurance or a insurance to use for the van. So find the company you are gonna lease on to or get your own insurance. Then get whatever else is necessary if needed if running on your own, llc, mc, dot etc

    • @Suziee_Suee
      @Suziee_Suee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have you figured it out? In most cases when renting sprinter vans or box trucks insurance is already attached by the leasing company. Please help!!a

    • @dameli1010
      @dameli1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Suziee_Suee when renting you need your own insurance $$$

    • @TeeStillStanding
      @TeeStillStanding 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I activated my ins with a truck vin I got online. Then u modify the rental truck vin once ur in the actual rental.

  • @emmanueldassas
    @emmanueldassas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice as always. Thanks for sharing.
    And thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me today. It was a great call. Lots of great info. I truly appreciate it.

  • @JuanJimenez-hv6cp
    @JuanJimenez-hv6cp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    David, Awesome information like always! Please make a video about renting vs buying trailers when starting.

    • @mrsvanessahicks
      @mrsvanessahicks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking this same thing

  • @Burner_Acc
    @Burner_Acc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you back Man. Great information as always. Thank you

  • @eddysoto5928
    @eddysoto5928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the info you definitely helped me make a smart decision!

  • @LionHeartCUBANO
    @LionHeartCUBANO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back!!!

  • @dollyjohnson28
    @dollyjohnson28 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use roetells for my truck and my motorcycles, awesome product!

  • @blessedredeemed1trophy712
    @blessedredeemed1trophy712 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes very helpful answered just what I needed to know .

  • @michaelzma9102
    @michaelzma9102 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an EXCELLENT video

  • @finalout99
    @finalout99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re alive!

  • @toninewman8074
    @toninewman8074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It definitely was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!

  • @aronogbay72
    @aronogbay72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job bro !

  • @kenneththompson9493
    @kenneththompson9493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please keep making videos

  • @RyanMalik-n3h
    @RyanMalik-n3h 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i want to rent out a flatbed 53' can anyone please tell me the any website from where i can rent out the trailer ?

  • @samuelabebe1354
    @samuelabebe1354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not sure where you got the $1,000 per week rental rate, but I got written offers for $490 per week (maintenance included) + $0.15 per mile
    so your numbers for rental are over inflated.

    • @TruckingFromScratch
      @TruckingFromScratch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you drive 2500 miles per week (which is very realistic) at your current written offer, that’ll be $375 plus your $490 equals $865/week so it’s not as far off as you may think.

    • @donnasheppard8473
      @donnasheppard8473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s actually not inflated if u do some research

    • @buetifulkay12
      @buetifulkay12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who are you renting from?

  • @johnold5409
    @johnold5409 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm 58, Debt free, have 10k left on my house, I have no family..... and an introvert... I start Trucking School August 30th, plus reply if you are looking to rent or buy trucks..

    • @DelilEmir
      @DelilEmir หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are starting ?

  • @KyleSconiers-l6g
    @KyleSconiers-l6g 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can someone please break down how to activate Authority while renting . Step by step please! 🙏🏽

  • @TimmayRat
    @TimmayRat 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are good loadboards in the West for box trucks?

  • @KuDot1
    @KuDot1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey i ran into a problem with progressive commercial insurance when trying to get blanket coverage, what insurance companies would you recommend for blanket coverage?

  • @john66039
    @john66039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your explanation bro

  • @tyronecraig630
    @tyronecraig630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes it was thanks my brother appreciate it 💪🏽🙏🏽👍🏽💯

  • @laraymichaels5117
    @laraymichaels5117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually very useful info.

  • @stonestanza
    @stonestanza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content....my Uthority went active...penske has me at 675 week 11 cent mile......can you get brokerage n book.yiur own loads??

  • @georgemk4370
    @georgemk4370 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @2guysnatty21
    @2guysnatty21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vids as always. Just wanted to thank you for your priceless information during our consultation. You definitely A1 in my book 💯🙏

  • @patrickarmour7168
    @patrickarmour7168 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell me some company that I could lease a truck from just trying to get started

  • @TheMindIsAll
    @TheMindIsAll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any loopholes for businesses under 2 years for leasing straight trucks?? Thanks.

  • @jctrkstr
    @jctrkstr ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesnt insurance help or pays for a rental ?

  • @jnenski361
    @jnenski361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yea, I was thinking on this same subject. But, I don’t see it as profitable. Due to the issues of a “new company. “ plus, why pay a 6k on a rental. when that 6k can be added to a down payment on ur own truck.. I’m still waiting, myself.. but all information is great even just to play it out in ur own head. Thanks McG..

    • @wholevibe1778
      @wholevibe1778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      some people do not want the headache. they lease the truck

    • @beemerguy2160
      @beemerguy2160 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No shyt lol

  • @jarellesmith4285
    @jarellesmith4285 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I have a person who wants to lease under me with a leased truck get a DBA as my company name so when they get truck lease they can use my insurance policy as proof of insurace?

  • @CoachTR
    @CoachTR ปีที่แล้ว

    Question: Can I use my small suv to start a delivery business?

  • @jojoharper5573
    @jojoharper5573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think is this best way to go.. ready to expand from one truck to 4 trucks. Should I buy used trucks or new trucks or should I lease new trucks.. want to attract drivers

  • @kimayabaker3301
    @kimayabaker3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi trying to get into the semi rental business , do you have any advice on how to get started ?

  • @vibingwithjg
    @vibingwithjg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    David best place to get a truck from and since you don’t have your cdl license how do you find your driver

  • @HNDispatchLLC
    @HNDispatchLLC ปีที่แล้ว

    what about uHaul trucks

  • @p.treyben5567
    @p.treyben5567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    David, thanks man. What would the cost be to finance a truck? Also could you do a video on understanding the market? You mentioned it in this video. Thanks again!!

  • @oldslegend6710
    @oldslegend6710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This should help a lot of people

  • @arismendy2004
    @arismendy2004 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which information??

  • @amashfaqmohammed1
    @amashfaqmohammed1 ปีที่แล้ว

    is their any way i can talk to you please let me know i have few questions to ask.

  • @VenusIsuzuTruckRepair
    @VenusIsuzuTruckRepair ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏

  • @cardezford2109
    @cardezford2109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video! Keep the hood contact
    Coming ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @michaelsills6182
    @michaelsills6182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just watched your video on getting your authority with a rental or lease. Would it be profitable to operate your business with all leased trucks? Not a short term but a continual lease? Thanks

  • @acaciaeight16squared68
    @acaciaeight16squared68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great podcast

  • @reeneejackson4685
    @reeneejackson4685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you get authorization using a pickup with a trailer?

  • @S.L.T.S.21
    @S.L.T.S.21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you calculate cpm when rent a box truck or sprinter van

  • @truckingeveryday5703
    @truckingeveryday5703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey David what compliance company do you use thanks for the info!!!

  • @SoulJavalinSpear
    @SoulJavalinSpear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone knows of a company that will allow you to rent a semi-truck with new authority?
    I tried COOP but the DOT must be active for at least a year. Penske and Ryder will with new authority but much more expensive deposit

    • @jconchas1
      @jconchas1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question that is the Question that brought me to this video. Looking for info on different companies down payment and and weekly charge for a rental semi

    • @HannonBeatz
      @HannonBeatz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CTI INSURANCE

  • @onyedikaokonkwo2407
    @onyedikaokonkwo2407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you attract drivers?

  • @jaewright3070
    @jaewright3070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When renting do i have to including the collision and comp deductibles on my insurance for who I'm renting from?

  • @JD-dw1dr
    @JD-dw1dr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that truck rental include maintenance?

  • @meanwhile4308
    @meanwhile4308 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info....

  • @beautystyle8516
    @beautystyle8516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi David this is Gyna I subscribed to your channel and I have questions about loading the goods. Do you have to load the goods and unload by yourself?

  • @mikefromyoutube1167
    @mikefromyoutube1167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey how do I get a hold of you David?

  • @navoisabutler1st.719
    @navoisabutler1st.719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey David! Whats the best Chicago based company to lease under to build capital for your business

  • @rudyjoe129
    @rudyjoe129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey David, I appreciate what you do on here. Also I would like for you to know that I believe someone made a mock page impersonating your page and channel. I clicked on the page and it has zero subscribers. And no videos. They commented on one of my comments on another trucking video

    • @TruckingFromScratch
      @TruckingFromScratch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the heads up. Can you send me a screenshot to info@mcgillcfo.com? Thanks

    • @rudyjoe129
      @rudyjoe129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TruckingFromScratch yea definitely.

  • @MrCool80Breeze
    @MrCool80Breeze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do broker consultations?

  • @TayG_9Deuce
    @TayG_9Deuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know what a vin is but how u know the value? As in the price of the truck?

    • @benayahisrael2118
      @benayahisrael2118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Call rental company and ask

    • @TayG_9Deuce
      @TayG_9Deuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benayahisrael2118 shalom ach...that's all I wanted to know when they said value if they meant the price

    • @benayahisrael2118
      @benayahisrael2118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TayG_9Deuce shalom ahch. I just went thru all that today. They want to know the value of the truck if it was sold today. If you’re renting from budget it’s prolly around 40k

  • @devinj3705
    @devinj3705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s a good place to get IRP started here in Indiana?

  • @oscarmikeexpress8430
    @oscarmikeexpress8430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you need insurance if you're renting a truck? They already have a loss damage waiver (LDW) offered when you rent. I know there cargo insurance, but why commercial vehicle insurance?

  • @palmbridge2987
    @palmbridge2987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much you pay for insurance a month and who are you insured with brother?

  • @ryanstoneallen3115
    @ryanstoneallen3115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information thank you brother ✊🏿💪🏿💯

  • @brandonjohnson6366
    @brandonjohnson6366 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you allow owner operators to lease onto your authority

  • @TimmayRat
    @TimmayRat 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah but how?

  • @onenightstan3635
    @onenightstan3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good afternoon, my name is Morris. I've been in the industry as a company driver for a little over 4 years and I'm doing my research before starting my own company.. I found your TH-cam channel to be very informative. I wanted to reach out and see if you do consultations. Please reach out when you can. Thanks.

  • @ravenssince962
    @ravenssince962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long do it take to get authority back once applied?

  • @J3FFR3Y2XL
    @J3FFR3Y2XL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to drive for an owner like you D.. Thanks for the great content.. Been watched for over a year.. All super helpful!

  • @raulguzman1885
    @raulguzman1885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I get my operating without having or renting a truck

  • @YounqqBoss100
    @YounqqBoss100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think it's profitable to run box truck out of Indianapolis and to be home daily ?

  • @jaysofresh3482
    @jaysofresh3482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you just operate with your ddot until you get the authority

  • @JD-dw1dr
    @JD-dw1dr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you get authority without truck?

  • @suaatuatasi6176
    @suaatuatasi6176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you rent a truck and run under someone else authority and be profitable? say I want to run under my boys dot but I don't have a truck could I rent one and profit say if I cut him 15% of my earnings a month. Plus rent on the truck.

  • @kylehenry3668
    @kylehenry3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    David, can you send a employee to a job that is asking for owner operators???

  • @daniellerobinson9442
    @daniellerobinson9442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When starting out do you think it’s best to start off interstate or intrastate

  • @jeremyhasz1316
    @jeremyhasz1316 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ryder you to lease from them you have to be in buessniess for 5 years or more

  • @victordls
    @victordls 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Budget (and other rental companies) dont want to rent me a truck if i plan doing more than 100 miles a day. Well, I want to do over 2 thousand miles a week. Can anyone advise me on this? I'd greatly appreciate it. thank you.

  • @cliveleahing1263
    @cliveleahing1263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey i ordered the trucking loss and profit off your site but the excel file is locked how can i get this fixed. couldn't find any other contact for you thats why im messaging you here.

    • @TruckingFromScratch
      @TruckingFromScratch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s your email? I’ll send you the password

    • @cliveleahing1263
      @cliveleahing1263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@TruckingFromScratch logistics@leahing.com

  • @roberthyde6427
    @roberthyde6427 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you offer accountancy services for new trucking companies ?

  • @younghandsome3447
    @younghandsome3447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I was informed that you have to be in business for two years in order to be able to rent a semi for your business.

  • @reallyjonez2610
    @reallyjonez2610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t you just rent for a week, get authorized then get your truck?

  • @CHICAGOBASEDGOD
    @CHICAGOBASEDGOD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any advice, in Illinois they won’t allow me to purchase my truck without hiring a driver first?

    • @jnenski361
      @jnenski361 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s BS.. but, u should have sumone .. who can drive to get u a pre buying advise, of that truck value of making u a profit.

    • @brandelanmccoy1395
      @brandelanmccoy1395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      FUNDING

  • @tuueselemoe8370
    @tuueselemoe8370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use my DOT from my old job to drive my own company truck??

    • @ALL4SCUBA05
      @ALL4SCUBA05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use the DOT # that belongs to your old boss?
      Noooooo. You have to get your own.

  • @Uniformblvd
    @Uniformblvd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell this guy smart just from the pamp bar on his neck

  • @sevenmarket9981
    @sevenmarket9981 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you help getting authority packages? Or recommend a place?. I just bought 1st truck and trailer got the llc and waiting on the ein. Been watching your videos looking for good advice

    • @CHICAGOBASEDGOD
      @CHICAGOBASEDGOD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any advice, in Illinois they won’t allow me to purchase my truck without hiring a driver first?

    • @juniorjiovannie4485
      @juniorjiovannie4485 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​@@CHICAGOBASEDGOD bro be the driver. Just get it up and running

  • @zahir5595
    @zahir5595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s up David. I’ve been watching your YT for a few weeks now. I just filed for my LLC this morning but I’m not too sure on how to move forward

    • @TruckingFromScratch
      @TruckingFromScratch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good job, you can schedule a consultation w me if you would like. The information is in the description of my videos

  • @harlemharlem3353
    @harlemharlem3353 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The goat

  • @cassiadiscipula12
    @cassiadiscipula12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw in one of your videos that you do taxes for trucking company. How can I get you to do my trucking business Taxes?

  • @jamessandman3730
    @jamessandman3730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    David I also like your offices contact information. Interested in some services

  • @mele9305
    @mele9305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does a person get in contact with you.... I have a bunch of questions ...