Tara Y Cot Blog

If you’ve been driving big rigs for somebody else for a few years, naturally you have considered going it alone as an independent or as a contractor, and being your own boss. You’ll need a truck, of course, and good industry contacts to be able to get business. Getting your Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) permit (motor carrier number) is easy enough, as is getting a DOT number (intermediaries can help you get one in just a couple of days). The biggest question of all is about your driving record. If it’s riddled with infractions, you simply may not be able to afford the million-dollar liability insurance policy.