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Hotshot Business Foundations: Setting Up for Success

Launching a hotshot trucking business takes more than a truck and trailer — it takes strategy, structure, and compliance. The Hotshot Business Foundations course is designed to give you the step-by-step blueprint to start strong, avoid costly mistakes, and build a business that lasts.

This course takes you from the idea stage to a fully-structured business plan, covering everything from legal setup and compliance to financial planning and marketing. Whether you’re brand new to the industry or transitioning from a driver role to business ownership, this training provides the clarity, tools, and confidence you need to succeed.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Business Formation Basics — LLC vs. Sole Proprietor vs. Corporation, step by step available for some states.
✅ DOT & FMCSA Compliance — Understanding authority, UCR, insurance, and recordkeeping requirements.
✅ Insurance & Risk Management — Liability, cargo, and cost-saving strategies.
✅ Equipment Selection — Choosing the right truck and trailer for your freight lane.
✅ Financial Planning — Startup costs, cash flow management, and building a 90-day safety net.
✅ Operations Setup — Technology, dispatch systems, ELDs, and bookkeeping made simple.
✅ Load Sourcing — Brokers, dispatchers, load boards, and building direct shipper relationships.
✅ Branding & Marketing — Crafting a professional image, online presence, and customer trust.
✅ Scaling & Growth — Avoiding rookie mistakes and creating a roadmap for expansion.

Who This Course Is For:

• New entrepreneurs starting their first hotshot trucking business.

• Drivers transitioning into ownership and needing a proven roadmap.

• Anyone serious about building a compliant, profitable, and professional business from day one.

Why Take This Course:

• Save Thousands — Avoid common startup mistakes that drain time and money.

• Step-by-Step Clarity — Follow a structured path instead of guessing your way through.

• Confidence with Compliance — Understand DOT, FMCSA, and insurance requirements with ease.

• Ready-to-Execute Plan — Leave with a clear business launch plan and 90-day roadmap.

Format: Online + Downloadable Resources
Duration: Self-paced learning (lifetime access)
Outcome: A complete, compliance-ready hotshot business launch plan

Don’t just start a trucking business — build one that lasts.
Enroll in Hotshot Business Foundations: Setting Up for Success and create the foundation for a profitable hotshot career.