Starting a Trucking Business in Nebraska, advice needed!

Hi everyone,
My wife and I are considering starting a small trucking operation in Nebraska and need advice. We have a CDL driver ready to work for us, but we still need to purchase a truck. I work full-time to support our family, and my wife, a stay-at-home mom, plans to handle dispatching. Our goal is to make a profit of $2,000–$4,000 per month. We’re looking for guidance on whether this is realistic in today’s market, recommendations for buying a truck (new vs. used, specific models), and advice on managing insurance, maintenance, and other costs. Since I plan to keep my day job, tips on managing the business side efficiently would also be helpful. We appreciate any insights or advice you can share!

 

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I’d want go under my dad’s authority. He lives in GA though and I’m not sure if it would be feasible since I am in Nebraska. I do have a little knowledge of the trucking industry. I’ve been a dispatcher before but realized it was extremely saturated and hard to get carriers with so much competition. I know my way around the load boards pretty well too. The only reason I haven’t gotten a truck yet because for one, I want to know if the investment would actually yield a return since the industry has experienced a lot of competition with a large influx of people and two I don’t know enough about the current market in Nebraska. I don’t want to go in blind without knowing what I am getting myself into. The idea sounds good in theory but may not be what the reality is.