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Start a trucking company, state by state

Trucking rules are set federally, then layered with each state's own authority, permits, and fuel and mileage taxes. Pick your state below for the plain-English, fully sourced path to running legally there. A state goes live only after its data is verified against official state and federal sources.

Every state

50 states live now; the remaining 1 are in research and go live as their data is verified. Live states link straight to the state guide.

The federal steps come first

Every carrier, in every state, sits on the same federal foundation. Start with your own authority and know the costs before you add the state layer:

Comparing where to base? See the best states to start a trucking company, or browse the trucking authority glossary for any term you meet along the way.

Haul Handbook publishes educational information about trucking registration and compliance requirements. This is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Rules, fees, and deadlines change; confirm with the agency before you file or pay.