Where can I get information on how to start a Hot Shot business in Edmonton alta canada?

Question

Hi there,

My husband and I want to start a hot shot business in edmonton. Does anyone have any information that will help us get going. I was offered info. but it was for the states. What does a person need...licences, trucks...help please

Answer 1

My husband does deliveries for different companies.i mentioned it to him to do hotshots but he does not like to do long distance.anyway as far as I know YES you would definately need to get at least 1 truck or a big van.My husband has 6- 1 tons.Then register yourself as a company and get cargo insurance.I am not sure about licenses but as far as I know you don't need any special license unless you plan on using air brakes and transporting hazordous goods.Then I would just start approaching businesses with your business card and negotiate prices.You would have to be availiable all the time though 24-7 which would be hard and very demanding but that is why it pays good money too.Good luck.Check out business link.

Answer 2

Hopefully you have a good business plan and have done your research as far as demographics and market saturation. Having been in business for many years I have used the services of hot shots many times and know that there are lots of them in business.

Other than the obvious need for a truck you will need a lot of licenses, etc.

The first thing you might want to do is check out this website:

https://bdc-canada.com/BDC/services/corp...

Here is the form for your Edmonton Home based business license:

http://www.edmonton.ca/PermitsLicences/2...

Here is your Edmonton Business License application:

http://www.edmonton.ca/PermitsLicences/2...

Registering your business with the CRA

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/to...

Your WCB registration and website:

www.wcb.ab.ca

You'll need to have commercial insurance for your truck but if you're using it for work you absolutely have to have commercial. Make sure that your driver's license can handle that type of truck you're getting.

All your licenses and registrations will come out to approx. $1000. excluding your insurance.

Here is the Canadian website for starting your own business which has lots of useful information.

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/gol/cbec/si...

Starting your own business actually involves a lot of work - tons and tons of filling out forms. The licenses alone will get you let alone all the stuff cra wants. I just recently helped my son launch his own business in Edmonton so I know exactly how much work is involved in this. You would think it's a simple thing - just pick and deliver goods - well unfortunately it really isn't. Be prepared for a least 2 hours just getting your home based business license from the city.

Hopefully these will give you some idea of what you're up against but it will all be worth it in the end.

Good Luck.