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Interactive checklists with progress tracking. Check items off as you go — your progress saves automatically in your browser so you can pick up where you left off.
A comprehensive pre-trip inspection checklist covering every DOT-required checkpoint. Complete this before every trip to stay compliant and catch problems before they strand you on the road.
Every step you need to complete to legally operate as a motor carrier in the United States. Follow this checklist from FMCSA registration through your first load.
Every tax deduction available to owner-operators and truck drivers. Use this checklist throughout the year to track expenses and maximize your tax savings.
A detailed inspection checklist for buying a used semi truck. Covers every mechanical, electrical, and structural checkpoint to avoid buying someone else's problem.
A week-by-week action plan for your first 90 days running under your own authority. Covers everything from booking your first load to evaluating profitability.
A month-by-month and quarter-by-quarter compliance calendar for owner-operators. Never miss a filing deadline, renewal date, or required inspection again.
Everything you need to assemble a complete carrier packet so you can get set up with brokers fast. A clean, organized packet gets you hauling loads days faster than scrambling for documents.
Build a comprehensive emergency kit for your truck that covers breakdowns, accidents, severe weather, and personal safety. Being prepared for the unexpected is not optional when you live on the road.
A thorough walk-around pre-trip inspection checklist with every DOT-required checkpoint plus best practices that experienced drivers never skip. Print this out or track it digitally before every shift.
A complete post-trip inspection and DVIR checklist for the end of your driving shift. Document conditions, report defects, and set up the next driver for a safe departure.
Everything you need to check before heading into winter weather conditions. From tire chains and cold-weather fluids to emergency survival gear, this checklist keeps you safe when temperatures drop.
A step-by-step startup checklist for owner-operators getting their own MC authority. Covers everything from FMCSA registration and insurance to booking your first load.
A comprehensive inspection checklist for buying a used semi truck. Check every critical component before you sign — a thorough inspection can save you thousands in hidden repair costs.
A yearly compliance review checklist to keep your carrier authority in good standing. Cover every FMCSA requirement, state registration, and safety obligation on a single page.
A step-by-step checklist for preparing and filing your IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) quarterly return. Organize your records, calculate tax, and file on time to avoid penalties.
A pre-loading checklist for handling hazardous materials shipments. Covers placarding, paperwork, equipment verification, and emergency procedures required by 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
Everything an over-the-road trucker needs to pack for extended trips. Covers personal items, food, hygiene, entertainment, and comfort essentials for weeks on the road.
Build a complete truck emergency kit that covers breakdowns, medical emergencies, weather events, and roadside safety. Every item here could save your life, your cargo, or your schedule.
A practical checklist for CDL drivers starting their first week on the job. Covers orientation tasks, learning the truck, building good habits, and surviving your first solo runs.
Prepare your truck for cold weather operation with this comprehensive winterization checklist. Covers engine, fuel system, cooling, electrical, tires, and cab comfort before the first freeze.
Prepare your truck and yourself for extreme summer heat. Covers cooling system, AC maintenance, tire care, driver hydration, and cargo protection for hot-weather operations.
A step-by-step checklist for what to do if you are involved in a traffic accident while driving a commercial vehicle. Covers safety, documentation, reporting, and protecting yourself legally.
A checklist for reviewing and renewing your commercial truck insurance. Compare coverage, negotiate rates, and make sure you have the right protection before your policy renews.
A comprehensive yearly maintenance checklist for semi trucks. Covers engine, drivetrain, brakes, electrical, suspension, and cab systems to keep your truck reliable and DOT-compliant.
A due diligence checklist for evaluating freight brokers before hauling their loads. Protect yourself from non-payment, double-brokering, and scam operations by verifying every broker.
A load securement checklist covering FMCSA cargo securement rules (49 CFR Part 393). Verify your load is properly tied down, blocked, and braced before every trip and at every stop.
Questions to ask and things to verify when interviewing with a trucking company. Protect yourself from bad carriers by evaluating pay, benefits, equipment, home time, and company culture before signing.
A monthly business review checklist for owner-operators. Track revenue, expenses, maintenance, compliance, and business health to make sure you are actually making money — not just moving loads.
Evaluate whether your trucking business is ready to add trucks. Covers financial health, operational capacity, driver pipeline, insurance, and compliance before you sign for that next truck payment.
Prepare for a DOT compliance review or new entrant safety audit. Organize your driver qualification files, maintenance records, HOS logs, drug testing records, and insurance documentation before the auditor arrives.
Complete onboarding checklist for bringing a new CDL driver onto your fleet. Covers pre-hire verification, DQ file setup, training, equipment orientation, and first-week priorities.
Get the best price when selling your truck. Covers mechanical preparation, documentation, cosmetic improvements, advertising, and legal requirements to maximize resale value.
Steps to reinstate revoked or suspended FMCSA operating authority. Covers insurance gaps, compliance corrections, penalty payments, and the reinstatement process.
Pre-trip inspection checklist specifically for refrigerated trailers. Covers reefer unit operation, temperature verification, fuel level, air flow, and cargo area preparation before loading temperature-sensitive freight.
FMCSA-compliant load securement checklist for flatbed trailers. Covers securement devices, working load limits, edge protection, and commodity-specific requirements for safe, legal flatbed operations.
Safety checklist for tanker truck operations covering liquid surge awareness, rollover prevention, loading/unloading procedures, and hazmat considerations for tank vehicle operators.
Plan an oversized/overweight load move from permit applications to route surveys. Covers state permits, escort requirements, route restrictions, and equipment specifications.
Complete checklist for trucking between the US and Canada. Covers customs documentation, FAST card, cabotage rules, fuel tax, and border crossing procedures.
Checklist for trucking between the US and Mexico. Covers customs procedures, Mexican liability insurance, drayage operations, border wait times, and safety considerations.
Quarterly IFTA and fuel tax filing checklist for trucking operations. Covers mileage records, fuel receipts, calculations, filing deadlines, and common mistakes to avoid.
Prepare your trucking tax return with this year-end checklist. Covers income documentation, deduction categories, estimated tax review, and accountant preparation for owner-operators and small fleet owners.
Transition your truck from winter to spring operations. Covers tire inspection after winter wear, cooling system preparation, A/C check, undercarriage inspection for salt damage, and seasonal fluid changes.
Prepare your truck for winter operations before cold weather hits. Covers antifreeze, fuel treatment, air dryer maintenance, heater testing, tire chains, and emergency winter supplies.
A health and wellness checklist for professional truck drivers. Covers sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercise, medical compliance, mental health, and long-term health habits that keep you behind the wheel longer.