First you need a permit from DOT.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you ll inevitably have as well as many you haven t anticipated yet. http://transport911.com/Associations.htm -- Directory of Associationshttp://www.truckline.com �C American Trucking Associationshttp://www.aitaonline.com/ -- America s Independent Trucker s Associationhttp://www.nptc.org/ -- National Private Truck CouncilResearch, research, research �C this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:* Start Your Own Freight Brokerage Business by Entrepreneur Press* Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management by Alan Rushton * How to Start a Freight Brokerage Business by Entrepreneur Press* A Practical Guide to Transportation and Logistics by Michael B. StrohCheck out these free articles too:http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Truck-Load�� �C Truck Loads of Freight? Learn How to Win in the Trucking Industry by Marco Terryhttp://www.ezinearticles.com/?Freight-Br�� �C Freight Broker Financing Alternative by Marco Terryhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Types-of-Car-T�� �C Types of Car Transport Services by Thomas Morva Hope that helps! I wish you much success happiness in all your ventures!