{"product_id":"from-setup-to-first-load","title":"From Setup to First Load: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started in Auto Transport","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eReal experience. Real lessons. One load at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eYou got the truck… now what?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eGetting started in auto transport is exciting, but the questions usually don’t stop after buying equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eHow do you find work?\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eHow do you stay organized?\u003cbr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eWhat should you track?\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eWhat do you need to understand before taking your first loads?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eThis guide was created from our real experience building and running Durrett Recovery, a family-owned towing and auto transport business started in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eAfter thousands of vehicles transported, years of learning, and plenty of lessons along the way, we created this guide to help new drivers understand the pieces that happen behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eInside this guide, we cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e🚚 Finding work and getting started\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e📋 Understanding paperwork and organization\u003cbr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e💰 Tracking income and expenses\u003cbr data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e🛣 Preparing for your first loads\u003cbr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e🧰 Tools and equipment considerations\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e📞 Customer communication\u003cbr data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e⚠️ Common beginner mistakes\u003cbr data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e🌾 Lessons learned from real experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eStarting a transport business isn’t just about owning a truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eThe truck moves the vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eYour systems build the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eWhether you’re preparing for your first load or trying to create a stronger foundation, this guide gives you practical information from people who have lived it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eBuilt from Durrett Recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShared through Axles \u0026amp; Acres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e🌾 Stories of soil \u0026amp; steel, building independence one acre \u0026amp; one mile at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eDigital Download Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e✔ PDF Guide\u003cbr data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e✔ Beginner-friendly information\u003cbr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e✔ Real-world lessons\u003cbr data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e✔ Instant access after purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2885\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation is based on our personal experience in the towing and auto transport industry. Requirements, regulations, and business needs may vary by location. Always verify current federal, state, and local requirements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Durrett Recovery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58070826516783,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/1493\/5087\/files\/FromSetuptoFirstLoadGuideImage.png?v=1781287422","url":"https:\/\/durrettrecovery.com\/products\/from-setup-to-first-load","provider":"Durrett Recovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}