How to Start a Car Hauler Business
If you have the right training, the proper licenses and the necessary start-up capital, you can make earn good income hauling cars for auto dealers, moving companies and car collectors. You will need a truck that is in excellent condition and a good car hauling trailer as well as office supplies and equipment.
- Register your business and obtain the necessary licenses and permits. Decide on a name for your business and register it in your state. Make sure the name is available before you register it. Contact your local county's licensing office to acquire all required county and state permits and licenses for operating a car hauler business in your location.
- Purchase insurance for your business. Buy adequate insurance to cover your truck, car hauler and also for the vehicles you are transporting. Contact your insurance agent to find out the type of insurance policy you need. Keep your insurance documents with you at all times.
- Visit the Department of Motor Vehicles in your area and find out about the type of driver's license required for operating a car hauler business. You may be required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL) when hauling trailers.
- Purchase a truck and car hauler. Buy a good truck and a large trailer that can haul the number of vehicles you want. If you want to haul five or six cars, you need a new or fairly used truck that is in great condition.
- Advertise your car hauling services. Once everything is set up and you're ready to start working, begin advertising your car hauling services. Contact used car lots and try to get a contract to do their hauling. They often buy many vehicles at auctions. Advertise your services on AutoTrader, eBay and other auto auction sites. Hundreds of vehicles are purchased every day on these auctions and many need to be hauled. Also contact auto repair shops and junkyards and tell them about your business.