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Free guides, tools, and checklists for first-year carriers who want fewer surprises and better margins.
Best first clicks
Start with the highest-leverage tools and guides
If you're new, these will save the most money, prevent the dumbest mistakes, and make you look more legit to brokers and insurers.
Tools & Calculators
Operator utilities to plan, price, and present your business.
Startup Checklist
Step-by-step launch plan so you never miss a filing.
Launch toolCost-Per-Mile Calculator
Dial in your rates with a live cost-per-mile model.
Launch toolProfit Checker
Quick gut check on whether a load hits your net goal.
Launch toolCarrier Packet Builder
Instantly spin up a clean, professional carrier packet.
Launch toolAuthority Status Checker
Instant USDOT authority snapshot with blockers and next moves.
NewLaunch toolLoad Board Directory
Compare the top load boards before you swipe your card.
Launch toolInsurance Marketplace
Shop vetted insurance partners built for new carriers.
Launch toolIFTA Tax Calculator
Calculate your quarterly IFTA fuel tax by jurisdiction.
NewLaunch toolLane Analysis Tool
Analyze freight lanes with rate estimates, backhauls, and trends.
NewLaunch toolBroker Credit Checker
Look up a broker's authority, credit risk, and red flags.
NewLaunch toolDeadhead Calculator
See if that deadhead is worth it before you drive empty.
NewLaunch toolFuel Surcharge Calculator
Calculate DOE-method fuel surcharges for any load.
NewLaunch toolFuel Card Comparison
Compare fuel cards and see estimated monthly savings.
NewLaunch toolFinancial Services
Freight factoring, fuel cards, and business banking for carriers.
NewLaunch toolGuides & Articles
Plain-English walkthroughs of the DOT filings that trip people up.
How to Get Your MC Authority
The exact FMCSA forms, timelines, and fees from start to finish.
Read Guide →Trucking Startup Costs
The first-year expenses nobody tells you about—broken down line by line.
Read Guide →IFTA Guide for New Carriers
Quarterly filings explained in plain English, plus recordkeeping tips.
Read Guide →ELD Compliance Hub
Compare top ELD providers, understand HOS rules, and connect your ELD to motorcarrier.ai.
Read Guide →How to Build a Broker Packet
Documents, references, and proof points brokers expect before they pay you.
Read Guide →Need filing help too?
Use the free resources, then let us handle the paperwork.
Research on your own if you want. When you're ready to stop reading and start filing, the application is right there waiting for you.
Downloadable Resources
Printable PDFs for the cab, shop wall, or onboarding binder.