Start Your Own Transportation Service
The Staff of Entrepreneur Media & Cheryl Kimball
DRIVE YOUR STARTUP TO SUCCESS. From taxis to limousines to bicycle rentals, moving vans, and long-haul transport of refrigerated goods, the transportation industry has a wide range of entry points. Whether you’re interested in starting a long-haul operation or an in-town service, this detailed guide will help you decide which transportation service is right for you. The experts of Entrepreneur deliver step-by-step instructions on how to start a successful transportation operation, specializing in the niche that’s right for you.
This guide will help you:
- Find the right option for your transportation service: taxi service, bicycle rental, limousine, trucking, moving vans, specialty transport, air transport, marine shipping, medical transport, or senior services.
- Establish your business and define your services.
- Create a solid business plan that gets you funded. Get the right license codes, permits, and insurance for your operation.
- Promote your business and services using direct mail, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and other social and online (and offline) marketing tools.
- Develop proposals, agreements, and contracts, and manage day-to-day operations.
- Hire a staff that will help you succeed.
Plus, gain valuable insights from interviews with transportation experts and stay on track with checklists, worksheets, and a valuable resource list. Everything you need to start your transportation business is in your hands—get started today!
