Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Your Step-by-Step Trucking Business Starter Kit

Your Step-by-Step Trucking Business Starter Kit

Our free, step-by-step guide will help you start your business today.

Knowing exactly what your Trucking business needs to get started can be difficult.

Business.NJ.gov provides a free, personalized Starter Kit unique to you and your business needs.

Check your application status

You can check the status of various applications for licenses and permits you may need to run your business.

Check your application status

You can check the status of various applications for licenses and permits you may need to run your business.

Find funding and certifications for your business

You can see what funding and certifications fit your business needs by answering just a few questions.

Find funding and certifications for your business

You can see what funding and certifications fit your business needs by answering just a few questions.

Learn about business licenses

Your personalized guide will help you understand what licenses your business needs to operate in New Jersey.

Learn about business licenses

Your personalized guide will help you understand what licenses your business needs to operate in New Jersey.

Get Your Trucking Business Started in 4 Easy Steps

STEP 1

Plan Your Business

Have a strong plan in place to make later decisions and filings easier and more predictable.

(30 Days)
  • Write Your Business Plan
  • Determine Your NAICS Code
  • Select Your Business Structure
STEP 2

Register Your Business

Get legally recognized by the State and federal government so you can start acting on behalf of your business.

(1–5 Days)
  • Check Available Names and Form Your Business
  • Get Your EIN from the IRS
  • Register Your Business for State Taxes and Employer Purposes
STEP 3

After Registering Your Business

Enter insurance and/or location agreements in your business's name to protect both you and your business legally.

(30–60 Days)
  • Open Your Business Bank Account
  • Make Sure You or Your Drivers Have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Get Your Motor Vehicle Commission EIN
  • Get a Title for Your Business Vehicle(s)
  • Register Your Business-Owned Vehicle(s)
  • Get a Commercial Insurance Policy
STEP 4

Before Opening Your Site in New Jersey

Obtain industry-specific approvals or inspections to make sure you’re in compliance with State or local laws before opening.

(30–60 Days)
  • File Your Blanket of Coverage (BOC-3)
  • Register Your Vehicle with the U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Register Your Vehicles Under the International Registration Plan (IRP)
  • Complete the Community Right to Know Survey