My husband is an owner operator in Long Beach and leased to another company but now with this AB5 situation we are ready to get him his own authority and I have felt so overwhelmed with all the information on how to get it but this video put me a little more at ease. He has a clean record and has always wanted to go OTR so maybe this is the push he needed 🤷♀️ anyway thanks again for your video. I will definitely be coming back to it and to your channel during this whole process 😁
@@DIYSEMI Im almost ready to be active on my authority but i live in the state of Georgia and as of January 3 your no longer allowed to get your irp plate's in person you have to fill out a bunch of paper work and send to there email so i did this a week ago and i haven't heard anything back until i called this morning to only find out they are behind 2 weeks and they wont possible get to my application for another 2 weeks and my authority is to go active in a week but i have did everything thing else my question for you is can start booking loads by me having everything else but the irp plate's?
I have been thinking about getting my authority. I have asked numerous people what all has to maintained yearly, you’re the first person to answer the question. Thank you
This guy is very very explainable way better most of UA-camr that talks so much shit with out sense but this guy is very fit for that kind of explanation
I truly love when I find channels like this! Completely under-rated, and chock-full of the details I'm looking for! Side note: It's amazing the amount of knowledge people are willing to share, basically for free. Colleges, and Technical institutes charge an arm and a leg for a crappy indoctrination...er "education", and I'm pretty sure there isn't a course on how to become the owner/op of a semi! Your channel will definitely be a tool I use in the coming weeks, thanks for the content.
thanks, if you find you need one on one personal help, I do offer that in one of my channel memberships. I don't really promote it, Just if you ever want to I'm here
I went to a community college....for truck driving. there were business classes involved too...they exist. Paid like 2500. Just saying. It is out there. You don't have to be so negative about it.
Dam dude u had 14k views ... every one who watched shows have liked this video , you gave really critical information that is needed and you showed where to go to get the info ... most people wanna charge you ...thanks
Your the man my guy. I bought my semi and thought my friend was gonna help on what to do how to start snd nope he keeps dodging the question it’s like he wants to keep it a secret 🤫 thank you so much sir!
Same here. I ask the people that I'm driving for,what are the steps to become an independent owner operator,what's the cost,how to apply for m.c,d.o.t# And they always act like it's some miracle or some secret. I just went and got a rig in feb2021 and applied for my m.c#,d.o.t#,and ca# and am waiting for the last permit (d.o.t#) to run legally in CA. It's a struggle in the beginning,like learning to drive the rig and trailer then it's just a regular routine. Wish me success and prosperity stranger. 2021 and success in the future.
@@blisslimoservice1732 Hello. I just saw your reply/question. I've been Driving 10 years with my CDL and my record is clean. I pay $1088 a month for my rig ins. And put down like $2000-$2500 to activate my insurance.
Hey let me just say! This is the best video on UA-cam I have seen on this specific subject! I live in LA California and the ports are paying extremely well and I want to become an owner operator and cash-in. Most UA-camrs go way off topic don't make sense and most important don't go into detail!! Thank you so much for making this video. P.S. I'm a subscriber.
Im about 2 retire from my current career with a fortune 500 telecom company. And I was scoring the interweb 4 this type of indepth information on getting my own authority. I did not want 2 go the route of signing on with a company. Now I see that I have homework that needs 2 b done. Thanx 4 the detail...
Thanks a lot for your videos, I'm thinking about getting my own authority, now I'm not so sure if I'm ready for the next step, once again thanks for all of these wonderful explaNation
WOW I was looking for something that went into a timeline of events for getting up and running ur authority - finally found your vid! Thank you so much
Proudly subscribed. Thanks for all these infos. I'm currently a tanker driver, hauling hazmat and I'm planning to get my own trucking business by next year.
I just want to say thank you for the information you present. I am not thinking $ signs I am trying to make enough to put my children into private schools and college. I hope that I can build a company and a future.
I've been trucking for 45 years, and retired. I'm a sleep-in-my-own-bed type of guy, so when I found an opportunity to be home every night and gross $1200 a day, $6K a week for 480 miles a day, I took notice. This is a deal where I'd need my own authority and insurance, but equipment wise, all I would need is a tractor. And I have my eye on several decent and relatively inexpensive trucks, even a couple day cabs. I really enjoyed your presentation regarding the initial considerations and startup costs. Thank you.
the other question I would add on the board, When should I? the advantage is that you don't have to share your truck with other drivers, you don't have to chase the trailer that your taking and search where the yard dog drivers hide the trailer, and you don't have to deal with Compliance, safety, and fleet manager.
good point...however , compliance is more important then ever when you have your authority. You still have to do it on yourself. but yes....the independence is wonderful
Definitely the best video I have seen yet very educational I have been researching for months now and this video summed up all of my research and much more great content!
Excellent tutorial video! No unnecessary distractions and straight to the point(s)! This is how everyone who wants to impart information should do it! On a 5 star point system, I give you 10 stars! A most excellent job very well done! Watched it from beginning to end in it's entirety.
Not too kind at all, it's a fact! So many have music in the background or upfront playing, pets in the way, want to give an inventory of all they own, unnecessary info that has nothing to do with the subject on hand. All that is so frustrating, when people just need to get the straightforward! Again, very well done!
I owned my own contracting company for 25 yrs under a S-corp... Honestly, everyone has their hand in your pocket.. I sold out, and am now getting my cdl.. I plan to just be a simple company man for the next 10 yrs until I retire.. owning your own business isnt what its cracked up to be. I only did it because i had a family and I needed to make enough to support them. I wouldnt have done it other than that....
Your content is direct and refreshingly straight to the point however I believe you may want to look into whether or not intrastate authority is required in any state in which you pick up and deliver other than your home state. "The key differences between interstate and intrastate commerce get defined by the FMCSA. “FMCSA” stands for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA defines “intrastate” in the following manner. It's when a motor carrier performs transportation/trade ONLY within its home state."
Intrastate is separate...it is regulated by each individual state at all the state level..states do require it of outside carriers not based within the state. Several states don't require it at all
I love your clear approach to teaching that anyone can follow. Just liked and subscribed. Thank you sir for taking the time and patience in producing these videos.
I learned a lot from you. Just got a job in trucking company as a book keeper, your IFTA video really helped me a lot. Please do more videos. Thank you.
I just recently got my mc authority in June and seeing as how a lot of brokers don't work with brand new carriers it was very difficult securing loads on my own, I decided to get a dispatcher to find good paying loads on my behalf and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. For those of you just starting out in the business I suggest you do the same
@@christopherkelly5121 no I'd definitely get the mc authority then once you have that , start looking into aquiring a dispatcher. I use Strive logistics.
Thanks again for another great, easy to understand video. I am almost ready to go truckin. Just doing review to make sure I dodn't miss anything. I think all I have left are IRP plates, IFTA and the various weight/distance states.
Running on your own authority in my opinion is the only way to go. I felt like a slave as a company driver. You work harder when you're on your own authority but it's worth it. It's a lot of work and don't expect to get rich over night but if you can weather the storms and handle pressure then this is for you. If you just want to turn the truck off and go home and think nothing of it then just be a company driver.
And there's more incentive to endure the burden and hard work. It's all on you and you can control your loads not the company. As long as you're operating in a legal way and not breaking laws, you can run as many or less as you want. No asking permissions!
So many regulation to stay on top of while out there making a living. Sounds like a nice little business to offer small independent truckers, one less thing for them to have to deal with
From my understanding the form 2290 will only be paid for if you register your equipment over 55000lbs. Under the 55000lbs you dont need to pay for a form 2290.
Mmm iam leased to a carrier but have access to there load bord and have there insurance my numbers are great can't wait to post them after the 1srt quarter
Best informative video I’ve seen I don’t even have my cdl only my clp. School starts in April but sheesh goals to be an O/o with own authority in near feature and wow i didn’t know 90% of the things here lol. Can’t wait to start my journey.
This is a very informative video. Thanks. Subscribed a long time ago. Just liked and saved video. I think it will be over a year before I get my own authority. Before I do I'll look at your video again.
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Awesome content man. Thank you so much 👍🏾
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THANK YOU!! I never knew there are so much involved in trucking. Very informative
My husband is an owner operator in Long Beach and leased to another company but now with this AB5 situation we are ready to get him his own authority and I have felt so overwhelmed with all the information on how to get it but this video put me a little more at ease. He has a clean record and has always wanted to go OTR so maybe this is the push he needed 🤷♀️ anyway thanks again for your video. I will definitely be coming back to it and to your channel during this whole process 😁
Do u know a insurance that is good or he gonna apply with.
It is better to have a local run than otr at first.
More videos like these please. You explained this better than half the people on youtube. Thank u
Thanks, will do!
I agree.. and I’m only 5 mins in.. great job sir
The best I have seen so far. Thank you
Better than all I have seen
@@DIYSEMI Im almost ready to be active on my authority but i live in the state of Georgia and as of January 3 your no longer allowed to get your irp plate's in person you have to fill out a bunch of paper work and send to there email so i did this a week ago and i haven't heard anything back until i called this morning to only find out they are behind 2 weeks and they wont possible get to my application for another 2 weeks and my authority is to go active in a week but i have did everything thing else my question for you is can start booking loads by me having everything else but the irp plate's?
I got mine and I'm retired, if someone wants to get "old" authority I will sell ya mine !!! I hauled cars for over 40 years!
Thanks for keeping things simple and without machismo and over opinionated commentary.
I have been thinking about getting my authority. I have asked numerous people what all has to maintained yearly, you’re the first person to answer the question. Thank you
This guy is very very explainable way better most of UA-camr that talks so much shit with out sense but this guy is very fit for that kind of explanation
The insurance quote will also be based on how new your truck the newer the truck the more expensive
This is an incredibly underrated channel, thank you so much for giving light into the O/O startup process.
I truly love when I find channels like this! Completely under-rated, and chock-full of the details I'm looking for!
Side note: It's amazing the amount of knowledge people are willing to share, basically for free. Colleges, and Technical institutes charge an arm and a leg for a crappy indoctrination...er "education", and I'm pretty sure there isn't a course on how to become the owner/op of a semi! Your channel will definitely be a tool I use in the coming weeks, thanks for the content.
thanks, if you find you need one on one personal help, I do offer that in one of my channel memberships. I don't really promote it, Just if you ever want to I'm here
I'm looking to be an o/o car carrier with a 10/9 car stinger. Starting with a quality used truck and trailer.
I went to a community college....for truck driving. there were business classes involved too...they exist. Paid like 2500. Just saying. It is out there. You don't have to be so negative about it.
Dam dude u had 14k views ... every one who watched shows have liked this video , you gave really critical information that is needed and you showed where to go to get the info ... most people wanna charge you ...thanks
Thank you
It's no wonder why we have shortage of drivers.
Can you do a video on HAZMAT insurance? -Thanks great video !!
i don't know a great del about haz mat
Your the man my guy. I bought my semi and thought my friend was gonna help on what to do how to start snd nope he keeps dodging the question it’s like he wants to keep it a secret 🤫 thank you so much sir!
No problem 👍
Same here.
I ask the people that I'm driving for,what are the steps to become an independent owner operator,what's the cost,how to apply for m.c,d.o.t#
And they always act like it's some miracle or some secret.
I just went and got a rig in feb2021 and applied for my m.c#,d.o.t#,and ca# and am waiting for the last permit (d.o.t#) to run legally in CA.
It's a struggle in the beginning,like learning to drive the rig and trailer then it's just a regular routine.
Wish me success and prosperity stranger.
2021 and success in the future.
@@lucasgarciajr.8242 whats your insurance like?
That cause they don't know or paid for it to be done 🤔
@@blisslimoservice1732
Hello.
I just saw your reply/question.
I've been Driving 10 years with my CDL and my record is clean.
I pay $1088 a month for my rig ins.
And put down like $2000-$2500 to activate my insurance.
Thank you for going everything step by step.
Hey let me just say! This is the best video on UA-cam I have seen on this specific subject! I live in LA California and the ports are paying extremely well and I want to become an owner operator and cash-in. Most UA-camrs go way off topic don't make sense and most important don't go into detail!! Thank you so much for making this video. P.S. I'm a subscriber.
Im about 2 retire from my current career with a fortune 500 telecom company. And I was scoring the interweb 4 this type of indepth information on getting my own authority. I did not want 2 go the route of signing on with a company. Now I see that I have homework that needs 2 b done. Thanx 4 the detail...
I never thought about splitting the insurance up until your numbers are active. That's a great way to save some money.
Authority is cheap. Insurance isn't bad. It's rolling before you get paid that hurts.
If you don't sign for the cleaning house it can be up to 2,500 in fines
I watch your video till the end and thank you that you do this for free that’s a lot of info we appreciated you
I totally get what you're saying. More people should get their authority!!!
Scallywag!
Great video bud! No fluff, no drama. Appreciate that!
Thanks ✌️
Best video I have seen about trucking authority
Thanks a lot for your videos, I'm thinking about getting my own authority, now I'm not so sure if I'm ready for the next step, once again thanks for all of these wonderful explaNation
Only yet viewed this first presentation.
It is very good.
Thank you!
WOW I was looking for something that went into a timeline of events for getting up and running ur authority - finally found your vid! Thank you so much
Best channel for truckers...love the videos...keep them coming!!!
Proudly subscribed. Thanks for all these infos. I'm currently a tanker driver, hauling hazmat and I'm planning to get my own trucking business by next year.
Hello Sab, what progress have you made with your interest in the trucking business?
You are the best even my close friends drivers didn't told me like you do
Man this is a lot! How do you know your not lacking somewhere this is alot to keep up with.
Have to be on the ball.
I just want to say thank you for the information you present. I am not thinking $ signs I am trying to make enough to put my children into private schools and college. I hope that I can build a company and a future.
You are so welcome
finally the video I was looking for.
I've been trucking for 45 years, and retired. I'm a sleep-in-my-own-bed type of guy, so when I found an opportunity to be home every night and gross $1200 a day, $6K a week for 480 miles a day, I took notice. This is a deal where I'd need my own authority and insurance, but equipment wise, all I would need is a tractor. And I have my eye on several decent and relatively inexpensive trucks, even a couple day cabs. I really enjoyed your presentation regarding the initial considerations and startup costs. Thank you.
Hi Steven, could I potentially do this with a box truck?
@@moniquemartinez7532yes
the other question I would add on the board, When should I? the advantage is that you don't have to share your truck with other drivers, you don't have to chase the trailer that your taking and search where the yard dog drivers hide the trailer, and you don't have to deal with Compliance, safety, and fleet manager.
good point...however , compliance is more important then ever when you have your authority. You still have to do it on yourself. but yes....the independence is wonderful
Great and simple will look at all your video thanks
Great video, never knew it was so many steps to get your own authority.
I appreciate the clear concise information
Definitely the best video I have seen yet very educational I have been researching for months now and this video summed up all of my research and much more great content!
Wow, thank you!
Excellent tutorial video! No unnecessary distractions and straight to the point(s)!
This is how everyone who wants to impart information should do it!
On a 5 star point system, I give you 10 stars! A most excellent job very well done! Watched it from beginning to end in it's entirety.
Thank you
Too kind!
Not too kind at all, it's a fact! So many have music in the background or upfront playing, pets in the way, want to give an inventory of all they own, unnecessary info that has nothing to do with the subject on hand. All that is so frustrating, when people just need to get the straightforward! Again, very well done!
@@mojoman366 this comment 💯
Sir, I can not thank you enough for sharing - a wealth of info.
I owned my own contracting company for 25 yrs under a S-corp... Honestly, everyone has their hand in your pocket.. I sold out, and am now getting my cdl.. I plan to just be a simple company man for the next 10 yrs until I retire.. owning your own business isnt what its cracked up to be. I only did it because i had a family and I needed to make enough to support them. I wouldnt have done it other than that....
Nothing wrong with that...family first
Your content is direct and refreshingly straight to the point however I believe you may want to look into whether or not intrastate authority is required in any state in which you pick up and deliver other than your home state.
"The key differences between interstate and intrastate commerce get defined by the FMCSA. “FMCSA” stands for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA defines “intrastate” in the following manner. It's when a motor carrier performs transportation/trade ONLY within its home state."
It is required. Thank you!
Intrastate is separate...it is regulated by each individual state at all the state level..states do require it of outside carriers not based within the state. Several states don't require it at all
Right on brother. All golden info. Lots to know. Thanks for (cliffs notes)this knowledge. Appreciate your time and effort. Subscribed
The reason i want to become an independent operator is cuz i dont want to work for anyone else.
Good enuf reason
Same reason with me
But sadly when you own the business you end up working for many many others(customer)
I see you have good knowledge,I wish you files my trucking authority, can you do that for me
Just gave you your first thumbs up 👍🏽 you should of had about 14,000 likes already!
Thanks
I love your clear approach to teaching that anyone can follow. Just liked and subscribed. Thank you sir for taking the time and patience in producing these videos.
Thanks
I learned a lot from you. Just got a job in trucking company as a book keeper, your IFTA video really helped me a lot. Please do more videos. Thank you.
This has to be the most informative trucking video on UA-cam. Great job bro. 👍🏼
I just recently got my mc authority in June and seeing as how a lot of brokers don't work with brand new carriers it was very difficult securing loads on my own, I decided to get a dispatcher to find good paying loads on my behalf and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. For those of you just starting out in the business I suggest you do the same
So hold off on the authority?
How long did you had truck experience?
@@kprsx about a month now but I've been running constantly at good rates
@@christopherkelly5121 no I'd definitely get the mc authority then once you have that , start looking into aquiring a dispatcher. I use Strive logistics.
@@elevatedmindxbody2913 where do you find a dispatcher at?
It seems like general liability insurance is cheap because it doesn’t cover anything lol. Great video, thanks!
General Liability covers your wealth.
you are a excellent instructor my brother no doubt about it...
Sooooooo goooooood , man! Now I have a better idea of what the whole picture is. U didn't ask for subscription, it's a must for me. Good job
Awesome information and very well put together. Thank you!
Thanks again for another great, easy to understand video. I am almost ready to go truckin.
Just doing review to make sure I dodn't miss anything. I think all I have left are IRP plates, IFTA and the various weight/distance states.
Running on your own authority in my opinion is the only way to go. I felt like a slave as a company driver. You work harder when you're on your own authority but it's worth it. It's a lot of work and don't expect to get rich over night but if you can weather the storms and handle pressure then this is for you. If you just want to turn the truck off and go home and think nothing of it then just be a company driver.
And there's more incentive to endure the burden and hard work. It's all on you and you can control your loads not the company. As long as you're operating in a legal way and not breaking laws, you can run as many or less as you want. No asking permissions!
Wow! Thank you so very much! Your information is thorough and straight to the point. Thank you thank you!!!!
Very easy to understand. Thanks.. I just subscribed 👍
I had my authority go active after 1.5 weeks
Great input my man.
Good step by step break-down. Thank you for putting the time to making this video
Really informative video. Thank you. You now have a new subscriber. We’ll done.
So many regulation to stay on top of while out there making a living. Sounds like a nice little business to offer small independent truckers, one less thing for them to have to deal with
Government knows truckers make six figures a year. So they want their cut. Just like the Mafia.
I pay you and you get me into America for authority 🙏🏼 I drive ox cart now, very nice.
Deal
Hey. You should make a video showing how you do your IFTA
Did that.....here u go! ua-cam.com/video/4KiZGsVrV60/v-deo.html
U really really broke it down thx man!!
From my understanding the form 2290 will only be paid for if you register your equipment over 55000lbs.
Under the 55000lbs you dont need to pay for a form 2290.
YES
Mmm iam leased to a carrier but have access to there load bord and have there insurance my numbers are great can't wait to post them after the 1srt quarter
Well???????
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You’re explaining very good more videos please Thank you!
Wow! Very very informative. Wish I saw this before I started. Thanks again
Best informative video I’ve seen I don’t even have my cdl only my clp. School starts in April but sheesh goals to be an O/o with own authority in near feature and wow i didn’t know 90% of the things here lol. Can’t wait to start my journey.
Great stuff! Never thought about needing intrastate for other than my home state. You saved me, thanks!
Thank you for your time and knowledge, I appreciate it.
Excellent video my good friend 🎉🎉🎉
Wow. You got yourself a like, share, and a sub. Great explanation and perfect video.
Awesome, thank you!
Such a clear and concise video! Thank you!
Thankyou for the Content
Clear explanation. Much needed in this industry
Good job ascertaining & acknowledging your value!
Well put!
Lawyer charges 1200 to setup an llc. It costed me 200 to do it myself.
Thanks I learned alot from the video
I appreciate your time in this video.
Very informative and detailed. You hit the nail on the head!!! Awesome!!
Thank You. Great and simple to understand.
Thank you for the breakdown, this is exactly what I was looking for!! Keep the video coming please!
Wow! Very good video. None of these other guys tryna be utube celebrities don't tell you all this
thank you
Best video out there. Very educational! Thank you sir!
I agree! Very informative. I enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you, Great video. I learned a lot 💯.
Dude, you’re sharp. I bet bonfire conversations with you would be awesome 🤠
I'm pretty boring actually 🤣
Best video so far 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’m thinking about getting my truck next month brand new at that so I’m just doing some research.
So please get you ein llc dot and authority now
Found your channel, nice to see a fellow businessman share good knowledge
Thanks and welcome
I really got a lot out of your video I appreciate it and look forward to hearing more from you
Great teaching. I love it. Great job. I am learning a lot from you. I plan to start going in that business
This is a very informative video. Thanks. Subscribed a long time ago. Just liked and saved video. I think it will be over a year before I get my own authority. Before I do I'll look at your video again.
Great video..Brother very thorough
Appreciate you man for all thos infos
Really enjoy the colabs with Cash! You guys are giving good info
Awesome video thank you so much very detailed truck driver from Southern California…🚛. 🚛