Every year, thousands of people open trucking companies… and most shut down within 12–18 months.
Why?
Because trucking is simple—but not easy.
The good news? Once you understand the reasons behind failure, you can avoid every single one.

1. Not Enough Capital

Most first-time owners underestimate cash flow needs.
Insurance down payments, fuel, maintenance, factoring fees, and slow-paying brokers can wipe out a new carrier quickly.
You need at least $20,000–$30,000 in operating cash on top of equipment.

2. No System for Compliance

FMCSA audits are strict—especially for new entrants. Carriers get shut down over:

  • Missing DQ files
  • No maintenance records
  • No drug testing program
  • Bad HOS habits

A proper safety foundation is non-negotiable.

3. Poor Load Selection

Inexperienced dispatching leads to:

  • Deadhead
  • Low-paying freight
  • Wrong lanes
  • Missed appointments

A successful company knows how to build profitable lanes FAST—even with a new MC.

4. No Mentor

Most new carriers try to “figure it out” alone.
But without a blueprint, you make expensive mistakes.

The Solution: Get a Guided Launch
You don’t need to guess your way through this process.
You can work directly with Ronen—Vice President of ET Transport—to build your trucking company using industry-proven systems.

👉Learn more about the 4-Month Guided Trucking Company Launch here:
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Beat the odds. Build a carrier that lasts.