SBDC × BEST CARRIERS · FREE WEBINAR

Your trucking businessstarts with a well-informed decision.

Learn how to start a transportation business in the United States: understand the business, permits and startup costs before taking your first step.

September 29, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 a.m. CDT
Session in Spanish

Registration takes place directly with SBDC. Best Carriers does not charge you or collect your details on this page.

Blue semi truck with a dry van trailer, cargo van and box truck at a transportation yard at sunrise — One industry. Many ways to get started.

September 29, 2026Tuesday

10:00–11:00 a.m. CDTTexas and Chicago time · UTC−5

Live · OnlineSession in Spanish

100% freeRegistration with SBDC

ORGANIZED BYSul Ross State University International SBDC

An introduction to trucking entrepreneurship, organized by SBDC and taught by Alberto Ibarra, an instructor at Best Carriers.

BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR FIRST TRUCK

Understand the business. Then choose your route.

Starting a trucking business involves much more than choosing a vehicle. You need to understand what you will haul, how to organize your company, and the costs and responsibilities of your operation. This free webinar helps you put those first decisions in perspective.

Your business model

Identify the transportation service you want to offer and the questions to answer before investing.

Your starting point

Explore company formation, permits and budget topics to consider from the beginning.

Your next decision

Bring your questions and make the most of the live Q&A session.

YOUR VEHICLE SIZE DOES NOT DEFINE YOUR AMBITION

What business do you want to build?

For entrepreneurs exploring their first operation, future owner-operators and people looking to turn their transportation experience into a business of their own.

White cargo van and box truck outside an industrial building, vehicles used for deliveries and distribution

Cargo vanBox truck

Deliveries and box freight

Explore a business idea in deliveries, distribution and freight transportation with vans or box trucks.

Dually pickup connected to a gooseneck flatbed trailer, equipment used for hotshot hauling

HotshotFlatbed

Hotshot and open-deck freight

Put your pickup-and-trailer or flatbed hauling idea into the broader context of running a transportation business.

Blue semi truck with a dry van trailer at a logistics yard, an example of general freight equipment

Dry vanReefer

General and refrigerated freight

If you are considering dry van or refrigerated freight, begin by understanding the structure of a trucking company.

Dump truck and flatbed tow truck at an equipment yard, examples of hauling and vehicle-recovery equipment

Dump truckTowing truck

Materials and vehicle recovery

A starting point for people considering a materials-hauling company or a towing and vehicle-recovery business.

The webinar introduces startup fundamentals. Specific requirements vary by vehicle, cargo, state and type of operation.

ONE HOUR TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE

From your idea to your first steps.

Six topics announced by SBDC to help you begin understanding how to create and operate a trucking company in the USA.

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Introduction to the trucking industry

Understand the transportation landscape and different ways to participate as an entrepreneur.

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How to set up your company correctly

Explore the early decisions that shape your transportation business.

03 /

Permits needed to operate

Identify the registrations and permits to research for the operation you have in mind.

04 /

Approximate startup costs

Understand the investment and expense categories to consider when preparing your budget.

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Operating correctly from day one

Learn why organization, documentation and processes matter from the beginning.

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Live questions and answers

Bring your questions and use the scheduled Q&A time to clarify your next steps.

Invest one hour in understanding your next step.

APPLIED EXPERIENCE

Meet your instructor.

This session brings a practical approach to learning: connecting concepts with decisions trucking businesses face. Get to know Alberto’s experience and the purpose behind Best Carriers in this video.

Ing. Alberto Ibarra

Best Carriers instructor

Instructor introduction video · In SpanishWatch the video on YouTube ↗

BEST CARRIERS · KNOWLEDGE IN MOTION

Training for the people who keep America moving.

We specialize in training for the U.S. trucking industry. We help entrepreneurs and professionals understand the business, processes and tools behind a transportation operation.

Entrepreneurship

Trucking from scratch and the foundations of starting a company.

Operations and compliance

Safety, compliance, dispatch and registration processes.

Taxes and tools

IFTA, trucking taxes and practical use of FMCSA MOTUS.

Tools that are part of our training.

Best Carriers courses work with industry platforms and resources such as FMCSA, MOTUS, IFTA, IRP and UCR.

IRS Continuing Education Approved Provider

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

America's Small Business Development Centers

Logos identify their respective organizations and systems. Best Carriers training is independent; their use does not imply endorsement of this webinar.

Making real processes easier to understand.

Videos and practical examples in Best Carriers training. These images show other courses in our catalog.

MOTUS lesson about linking USDOT — USDOT processes explained step by step

MOTUS lesson for designating a TSP — Navigation and account management in MOTUS

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Clear answers to your questions.

Is this trucking webinar really free?

Yes. The official SBDC listing states there is no fee. Registration takes place on its website. Best Carriers does not process payments for this event.

When and where does it take place?

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CDT, Texas and Chicago time. It is a live online session. Check access instructions directly with SBDC when registering.

Do I need to own a truck or a company?

The webinar is intended for entrepreneurs who want to start a trucking business. Use this introduction to organize your ideas, even if you are still exploring which vehicle or type of operation interests you.

Is it relevant for a cargo van, hotshot or box truck business?

Yes: the focus is understanding the foundations of a transportation business. It also welcomes people considering dry van, flatbed, reefer, dump truck or towing truck operations. It is not an exhaustive technical course for each vehicle type.

Is the webinar in English or Spanish?

The advertised session is in Spanish. This English page helps you review the event; it does not represent a separate English-language session.

What will I learn about startup permits and costs?

The published agenda includes necessary permits and approximate startup costs. How they apply to a company depends on its operation. The session helps identify topics to review and does not replace an individual assessment.

Who organizes and teaches the session?

Sul Ross State University International SBDC organizes the event. Alberto Ibarra participates as a Best Carriers instructor. SBDC manages registration and event instructions.

Does it include a recording, certificate or Best Carriers course access?

The official information reviewed does not confirm a recording or certificate for this webinar. Check with SBDC. Free registration does not include access to paid Best Carriers courses.

YOUR FIRST STEP CAN BE FREE

Give your business idea a clear direction.

Make time to learn, ask questions and start shaping your trucking business.

September 29, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 a.m. CDT · Session in Spanish