Trucking: Carrier Business, how to start your own trucking company, independent trucker

Question
Jim,
I am very interested in starting a carrier business. But I am unable to find any info on the web that provides information about startup.

Example:
The different type of cargo one can carry
What is the best cargo to carry
What type of equipment is needed for certain cargos
Insurance needed

Just basic startup questions. Is there any type of training facility one can attend to learn this information or a book that you can reference to read.

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Answer
Jessie, here are some ideas:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2077076_start-trucking-business.html
http://www.startupbizhub.com/How-to-Start-a-Trucking-Business.htm
http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/businessideas/startupkits/article3...
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Your-Own-Trucking-Company&id=1475815
http://www.startatruckingcompany.com/
http://www.125aday.com/books/294/start-trucking-company.cfm
http://hubpages.com/hub/a-comprehensive-guide-to-start-a-trucking-company-be-an-...
This should be a start and raise questions for you to research.
Good luck.  Jim