[PAID ACCESS] Scale Up Your Trucking Business Workshop Series

Education for Empowerment — Free and Paid workshops provided by the Illinois MBDA Business Center

Learn how to scale up your trucking business by watching this 5-session workshop series presented by the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency Business Center and Laverne Thomas.

  1. Part 1 “Establish A Team” – Learn how to build your team: – Dispatchers – Office Managers or Customer Relationships Experts – Contract Specialists – Compliances Officers AND MORE!
  2. Part 2 “Explore Contracts” – Learn about potential contracts that you can secure for your business and how to prepare for those partnerships. Contracts reviewed include: Transportation, Security & Emergency Departments, City, State, Government, and Universities.
  3. Part 3 “Obtain Certifications” – Learn about key certifications to help you scale your trucking business to the next level AND prepare to do business with the government! We look at the following certifications: – Women & Minority Specific Certifications – BEP/MBE – WOSB – S(A) – Set Aside Programs
  4. Part 4 “Subcontracts” – Learn about subcontracts and other key topics to help propel your trucking business to the next level! Topics covered include: – Prime Positioning – Fleet Ownership – Contract Services to Other Companies – Hiring Leveled Drivers (Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal, Flex Fillers) AND MORE!
  5. Part 5 “Shift Operations” – Learn about shift operations and how it can help scale up your trucking business and set you on the path to NEW levels of success. Topics covered include: Processes & procedures, Recruiting & onboarding drivers/staff, Professional presentation, Prioritizing logistics, investing in development, and utilizing business credit.

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