Trucker's Toolkit

Look up any carrier's safety record, authority status, insurance, and inspection history. The official FMCSA carrier verification tool.

Required for all CDL holders. Check your own record, register as an employer, or run pre-employment queries on drivers.

Free national and regional spot rate data for dry van, reefer, and flatbed. Updated weekly with load-to-truck ratios.

Official IFTA clearinghouse with links to every state's fuel tax division, filing deadlines, and rate tables.

Registration and apportioned plates information for interstate carriers. Find your state's IRP office and renewal deadlines.

Vehicle recalls, crash data, tire safety ratings, and commercial vehicle safety standards.

Official Bureau of Labor Statistics data on truck driver wages, employment outlook, and state-by-state salary information.

Verify operating authority, insurance filings, and process agents. Essential for new authority holders and broker verification.

Route weather forecasts, winter storm warnings, and severe weather alerts. Critical for trip planning and safety decisions.

State-by-state 511 links for real-time traffic, road closures, construction zones, and chain requirements.

Calculate your true cost per mile including fuel, insurance, maintenance, and all operating expenses.

Estimate fuel costs for any trip with MPG comparison table and quick presets.

Calculate deadhead distance, costs, and effective rate per mile for any route.

Calculate IFTA fuel tax owed or credits by state with current tax rates.

See your real net income after fuel, expenses, dispatch fees, and taxes.

Compare percentage vs flat fee dispatch structures and find which saves you the most.

Verify carrier authority, safety scores, and insurance status with our Trust Score algorithm.

Enter a load's details and instantly see if it's profitable with a GO/NO-GO indicator.

Compare the cost of factoring vs waiting for payment.

Estimate your trucking insurance premium based on equipment, experience, and coverage.

Calculate estimated quarterly tax payments based on gross revenue and deductions.

Plan maintenance by truck age, mileage, and equipment type with service alerts.

Calculate the total cost to start your trucking authority with state-specific fees.

Compare the total cost of leasing vs buying a truck over time with equity analysis.

Compare two routes side-by-side to see which one earns more per mile and per day.

Create professional freight invoices with load details, detention, and fuel surcharges.

Calculate your per diem tax deduction using the 2026 DOT rate of $69/day.

Calculate depreciation using MACRS, Section 179, or straight-line methods.

Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and amortization schedule.

Truck stop finder, fuel prices, parking availability, and weigh station status. The most-used trucker app with 1M+ reviews.

Find the cheapest diesel near you with crowd-sourced fuel prices updated in real time. Savings card available.

Diesel discounts at independent truck stops. Average savings of 25-50 cents per gallon. No monthly fees.

ELD compliance, GPS tracking, IFTA reporting, and fleet dashcam in one app. Used by 120K+ fleets.

Access to 500M+ loads per year, spot rate data, lane analytics, and broker credit checks from your phone.

Load board, rate analytics, and book-it-now loads. Integrates with most TMS platforms.

Offline truck-specific GPS navigation with bridge height, weight restrictions, and hazmat routing.

Fast, accurate weather radar with severe weather alerts. Essential for route planning and storm avoidance.

Weigh station bypass service covering 800+ sites in 48 states. Saves time and fuel on every trip.

Book Amazon loads directly. Consistent freight, fast payment, and no broker middleman.

Real-time freight market intelligence, rate data, and breaking industry news. The Bloomberg of trucking.

Owner-operator focused news, business tips, custom truck features, and regulatory updates since 1961.

The trucking industry's newspaper of record. Top 100 carrier rankings, legislation tracking, and fleet news.

Published by OOIDA. Focuses on issues that affect independent owner-operators: regulations, fuel, rates, and rights.

Fleet management, technology, maintenance, and business strategies for trucking professionals.

Fleet operations, technology, and workforce management. Good coverage of EV and alternative fuel trends.

The largest association representing independent owner-operators. Offers insurance, legal defense, fuel discounts, and legislative advocacy. 150,000+ members.

The largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Represents carriers of all sizes with lobbying, research, and safety programs.

Focused on truckload carriers. Annual convention, Ride for Freedom charity, profitability program, and fleet benchmarking data.

Serves small carriers with fuel discounts, insurance programs, factoring partnerships, and business resources.

Represents freight brokers, 3PLs, and logistics providers. Useful for understanding the broker side of the industry.

Promotes women in the trucking industry through education, networking, scholarships, and corporate partnerships.

Supports minority-owned trucking businesses with networking, education, contracting opportunities, and mentoring.