Expert advice for owner-operators and small fleets — real numbers, real tools, and the business education the trucking industry doesn’t teach you.
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The First Year Survival System
Tax Defense Playbook, P&L Playbook, IFTA Filing Defender, MC Launch Playbook, Authority Approval Pack, Broker Scripts. $109.99 (save 29%)
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The Carrier’s Edge
Lane-by-lane rate forecasts, broker watchlist, IFTA & tax deadline alerts. $4.99/mo
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Gross vs net — the full math from rate per mile to take-home
Reefer vs flatbed vs hazmat — real pay per mile compared
Pricing, features & which one pays for itself
Real costs ($15K–$45K), truck comparisons, rates & 90-day plan
Most new MC numbers get filed May–August. The 30-Day MC Launch Playbook walks you through authority to first profitable load.
The complete startup roadmap — from LLC to MC authority to first paying load.
FMCSA filing, BOC-3, UCR, insurance, and the hidden fees nobody tells you about.
Truck, insurance, factoring deposits, working capital — what new authority really costs.
The week-by-week game plan to land your first 10 loads without going broke.
Live deadline countdown, estimated tax calculator, and 7 cost-cutting moves worth $10K–$20K/year.
File in 15 minutes. Step-by-step with worked examples and the 5 mistakes that cost drivers the most.
How fuel tax works, what to track, quarterly deadlines, and how to avoid penalties.
Complete IFTA filing walkthrough with state-by-state tracking and audit prep.
Owner-operators owing $1,000+ for the year must file quarterly. Miss it and the IRS adds penalties on top of your bill.
Per diem ($80/day), Section 179, fuel, insurance, and the deductions worth $3K-$8K/yr.
Safe harbor rule, step-by-step calculation, and the monthly set-aside system.
Real tax math at three income levels. Self-employment tax and the 25-30% rule.
Free vs paid. Per diem tracking, quarterly estimates, cost per mile. Which one is worth your money?
15 min/Sunday. Track every expense, capture every deduction, save $3,000–$8,000/yr.
Fuel cards, per diem, deadhead reduction, and 4 more moves that save $500+ without hauling extra loads.
$200K take-home requires $455K gross. The niche, rate strategy, and expense optimization that gets you there.
Gross $250K, keep $82K. Full breakdown — fuel, insurance, truck payment, SE tax, and 7 ways to keep more.
Flatbed $2.95/mi. Reefer $2.88/mi. Dry van $2.47/mi. Startup costs, insurance, and take-home compared.
Data center materials $3.50–$5.00+/mi. Steel $3.00–$4.00. Oversized $3.50–$10+. Real rate data.
12 warning signs, double brokering detection, rate con traps, and what to do when a broker doesn’t pay.
Rate per all miles, broker vetting, backhaul check, revenue per day, and floor rate. The 5 steps that prevent bad loads.
FMCSA application ($300), BOC-3, insurance, UCR, IFTA — every step with exact costs.
Truck, insurance, authority fees, and operating capital — $30K to $200K+ explained.
Cash flow management, broker relationships, and the mistakes that sink new authorities.
Every step, every cost, and the decisions that determine if your company survives year one.
Lease on: $15K–$20K. Own authority: $30K–$50K. Buy outright: $60K–$120K+. Three paths compared.
MC: $300. BOC-3: $50. UCR: $176. Insurance: $8K–$18K. Every fee from application to first load.
21–30 days best case, 45–60+ with delays. Exact timeline, what causes delays, and how to use the wait.
Load boards, factoring, carrier packets, first loads, broker vetting — the full day-by-day checklist.
Survival (months 1–3), Stabilization (4–6), Growth (7–9), Optimization (10–12). Real income at each stage.
DUNS number, Net 30 vendors, business credit cards — save $15K–$33K on your next truck loan.
Live countdown to your next IFTA and tax deadline. Plus 7 cost-cutting moves worth $10,000–$20,000/year — with real dollar amounts and a 15-minute weekly system that keeps you ahead of every deadline all year.
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Load boards, broker relationships, direct shippers, government contracts, Facebook groups, and more.
The First Year Survival System: Tax Defense Playbook, P&L Playbook, IFTA Filing Defender, 30-Day MC Launch Playbook, Authority Approval Pack, and Broker Setup & Negotiation Guide. Everything you need to run a profitable trucking business — for $109.99 (save 29%).
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