13 Steps How To Start A Car Shipping Business

(doylc.com) How to Start an Auto Transporting Business - Thanks to new technologies that make car transport more energy efficient, it is becoming more and more popular as an environmentally friendly way of car transport. Starting a car shipping business can be a worthwhile endeavor, but you may have questions about how to get started and how much it will cost. This is where we come in. Our guide has all the information you need to start your own car transport business.

Steps by Steps :

1. Determine what type of auto transport company you want to start. There are car transport companies that offer open car transport for regular vehicles, specialized car transport companies that offer closed car transport for vintage and exotic vehicles, and those that offer both types. Open car transport uses car transporters that expose the vehicles to the elements, while closed car transport uses special car transporters that are sealed on all sides to protect the cars inside.

2. Research the competition in your area. If a competitor already covers a large part of the market, consider specializing in a specific niche such as classic car transport.

3. Obtain your commercial driver's license from the appropriate agency in your state.

4. Create a business plan that includes your start-up costs, projected sales, market, business strategy, and marketing plan.

5. Collect equity by presenting your business plan to private investors or your bank.

6. Get your car transport number and transport license. In most countries these are issued by the Department of Transport.

7. Take out freight and liability insurance. When you start a car transport business, you must purchase insurance for each load, although the amount varies by location.

8. Choose a location for your car transport company. You need easy access to the main traffic routes and enough space for loading and unloading the car tractor. Check with your city to ensure you comply with local zoning laws.

9. Have a lawyer draw up car transport contracts and employment contracts if you want to hire staff.

10. Buy the necessary equipment. For a normal car transport company, buy at least one open car transporter.

For a specialized car transport company, buy at least a closed car transporter, a winch, a hydraulic tailgate and high-strength tie-down straps.

11. Contact auto transport brokers to be included in their list of subcontractors. This means they can hire you to haul cargo for them.

12. Promote your business in both local media and online.

13. Open your car transport business.