DOT Inspections EXPLAINED + How to pass them successfully | the Boxtruck Couple

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DOT inspections can be intimidating , so we have put together an explanation of each one, along with 3 tips on how to pass them all.

Thanks

CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
https://www.cvsa.org

Videos related to this video
DOT Compliance Binder: https://youtu.be/APNICPYn7Wc
Our Level One DOT Inspection: https://youtu.be/3Aj6CmesoVk

Supplies for your DOT Compliance Binder
Binder: https://amzn.to/3zUFgQq
Sheet Protectors: https://amzn.to/3zUFgQq

Need a factoring company?
RTS Financial Factoring
https://www.rtsinc.com/agent-company/meant-be-trucking

Want a reliable ELD?
🚚 Keep Truckin’
Edward Jones
email: edward.jones@keeptruckin.com
Phone number: 213-568-6771
Have questions and need to talk?
To schedule a consultation : https://calendly.com/boxtruckcouple

Want to get started in this business?
1️⃣Get Your LLC
Active Filings : https://activefilings.com
LegalZoom: https://www.legalzoom.com
Search google: “[your state] Secretary of State” to see if the name you want is not taken!
Cost varies by state

2️⃣Request an EIN (Tax ID)
IRS website: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp
Free if you do it yourself and its free



3️⃣Setup a bank account and sign up for QuickBooks
QuickBooks - $7/month: http://fbuy.me/v/christie_2416
***Big banks have better technology***

4️⃣Setup two email addresses
1 for important business, 1 for your motor carrier application so you can weed out all the marketing


5️⃣Get another phone number to avoid unwanted marketing calls/texts
One Talk: http://forhire.pro/OneTalk
$25/month
Once you download the app, setup your voicemail and forward all calls straight to voicemail

6️⃣Apply for your Motor Carrier Authority
Application: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/getting-started $300
Watch this video for step by step guide: https://youtu.be/ihqia3gfzzY
Seriously watch this video and don’t mess it up, takes forever to fix mistakes

7️⃣Get your BOC-3 and UCR
BOC-3 - $25: https://www.evilsizor.co
UCR - $62: https://www.ucr.gov

8️⃣DOT Physical Exam for Medical Card
Find a local examiner: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/medical/national-registry-certified-medical-examiners-search/results
~$85 - $100

9️⃣Need Insurance ?
https://youtu.be/kNpGt3zsYjQ

1️⃣0️⃣Setup freight factoring and fuel cards
RTS: Justin - 1-605-467-7572 ( Tell him Christie Vaughn from Meant To Be Trucking LLC)
RTS is by far the best for both factoring and fuel cards plus they offer special rates for Amazon Relay

1️⃣1️⃣Find an amazing dispatcher
Interview several, don’t look for the cheapest, you absolutely want the best
If they charge more than others, that probably means they are better

1️⃣2️⃣Sign up for a load board
Truckers Edge - $39.95/month: http://forhire.pro/TruckersEdge
DAT Power - $149/month: http://forhire.pro/DAT
First month is free, start learning how to use these

1️⃣3️⃣Shop Box Truck Rental Rates in your area, let them know you are a motor carrier for Amazon, some provide better rates for this
Request a Budget account here: http://forhire.pro/Budget
Request a Ryder account here: http://forhire.pro/Ryder

1️⃣4️⃣New Entrant Phone Call
You will get a letter in the mail from FMCSA for your audit call. Do this ASAP. It’s easy, they basically just go over your application to verify what you’ve entered.

1️⃣5️⃣Pay your down payment for insurance close to the 21st day after applying for your authority
You have to wait 21 days from the time you apply for your Authority and you want to make your insurance effective a couple days prior to that to make sure the insurance company has time to process the filings so your MC will be active on the 21st day.

1️⃣6️⃣Apply to brokers:
Landstar:http://landstarcarrier.com
TQL: http://bit.ly/TQLcarrier
C.H. Robinson: http://bit.ly/CHRobCarrier
Coyote Carriers: http://bit.ly/CoyoteCarrier
Choptank Transport: http://bit.ly/ChopTank
Trinity Logistics: http://bit.ly/TrinityLogistics
Integrity Express Logistics: http://bit.ly/IELcarrier

1️⃣7️⃣Gather your documents in a single binder
Binder: https://amzn.to/3zUFgQq
Sheet Protectors: https://amzn.to/3zUFgQq
Order Door Magnets
Optional if you have a rental truck less than 30 days at a time
http://forhire.pro/Magnets
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🚚 Keep Truckin’
Keep Trucking ELD
Aden Robinson
(605-467-8176) or email Aden.robinson@keeptruckin.com
- ELD, Driver Safety, GPS tracking

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