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Starting a trucking company is exciting. But the truth is, skipping the basics can get you into big trouble. 🚛

Here are 5 mistakes new trucking company owners make:
1️⃣ Ignoring driver qualification files
2️⃣ No safety training program
3️⃣ Waiting until an audit to get compliant
4️⃣ Not keeping maintenance files
5️⃣ Skipping drug & alcohol testing because the driver is a friend

Each of these mistakes can lead to fines, violations, insurance problems, or worse—safety risks on the road.

What’s one thing you will start doing today to make sure your company avoids these mistakes? Comment below. 👇

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