Starting & Operating a Trucking Company

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ISBN: 9798295602313

Dora Wilson Jefferson

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Dora Wilson Jefferson
02 February 2026

Entrepreneurship

Thinking about launching a trucking company but unsure where to begin?

This practical, straight-talk guide walks you step-by-step through the real process of starting and operating a trucking business- from obtaining your authority to securing your first loads and building a profitable operation.

Whether you're an experienced driver ready to become an owner-operator or an entrepreneur entering the industry for the first time, this book breaks down complex regulations, compliance requirements, and business decisions into clear, actionable guidance you can actually use.

✔ No fluff. No confusion. Just the roadmap you need to succeed.

✓ Authority, compliance, and startup requirements

✓ Semi-trucks, box trucks, and hotshot operations

✓ Avoiding common (and costly) beginner mistakes

✓ Building a trucking business that lasts

By: Dora Wilson Jefferson
Imprint: Dora Wilson Jefferson
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 513g
ISBN: 9798295602313
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 02 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

This book was born out of experience, perseverance, and faith. I wrote The Blueprint for Trucking to guide dreamers, doers, and believers who refuse to settle for ordinary. I've sat behind dispatch desks, built businesses from the ground up, and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs take their first steps toward ownership. I know the struggles-the sleepless nights, the hard decisions, and the courage it takes to keep rolling when the road gets rough. My hope is that these pages become more than a manual-that they serve as a mentor in print. Whether you're starting your first truck or managing an entire fleet, this blueprint is meant to be your roadmap to stability, success, and freedom. To everyone with a vision bigger than their circumstances: keep building. Keep believing. And never forget-you already have everything it takes to own your journey. - Dora Wilson Jefferson