Free Trucking Tools
Useful calculators, checkers, and planning tools for carriers who want better answers before they spend money.
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The fastest tools for new carriers
If you only use a few, start with Authority Status Checker, Insurance Quote Compare, and Cost Per Mile. Those three alone can save you from some truly expensive mistakes.
Insurance Quote Compare
Upload multiple insurance quote PDFs or images and get an AI-powered side-by-side comparison with coverage gaps, rate factors, and recommendations.
Cost Per Mile Calculator
Dial in your fixed and variable expenses, set your utilization, and see your true operating cost per mile. Essential for pricing loads profitably.
Carrier Packet Generator
Build a professional carrier packet with your company info, equipment, insurance, and references. Download a broker-ready PDF in minutes.
Authority Status Checker
Look up any carrier's FMCSA authority status by DOT or MC number. See active/pending status, blockers, and what to do next.
IRP Fee Estimator
Estimate your apportioned IRP registration fees by state. Enter vehicle weight and miles per state to see a breakdown of what you'll owe.
Load Profit Checker
Enter a load's details — miles, rate, fuel, tolls — and instantly see your net profit and per-mile margin before you book it.
IFTA Tax Calculator
Enter your miles and fuel purchases by state to calculate your quarterly IFTA tax liability or refund. Uses 2026 tax rates.
Business Name Checker
Check your trucking company name against popular Secretary of State databases and get smart guidance before filing your LLC.
Lane Analysis Tool
Analyze freight lanes between cities. See estimated rates, fuel costs, profit margins, backhaul routes, and seasonal rate trends.
Broker Credit Checker
Look up any freight broker by MC number. Check authority status, days in business, credit risk score, and red flags before you haul.
Deadhead Calculator
Calculate the true cost of deadheading to a load. See effective rate per loaded mile, per total mile, and a go/no-go recommendation.
Fuel Surcharge Calculator
Calculate fuel surcharges using the DOE national average method. See surcharge per mile, total surcharge, and adjusted rate.
Fuel Card Comparison
Enter your monthly fuel usage and see estimated savings for each major fuel card. Find the best card for your routes and volume.
Free MOTUS Readiness Check
Is your carrier ready for FMCSA MOTUS?
FMCSA is transitioning all carrier registrations to MOTUS. Take our free 2-minute readiness assessment to find out if your USDOT, MC authority, and Company Official records are set up correctly.
Check your readiness — free