Calculators, a tax quiz, and checklists you can open now. Partner tools — Truckstop first — are further down. We used these with the carriers we dispatched.
Each one opens in the browser or as a file we already publish. No new prices.
One hot shot load: loaded miles, deadhead, the rate, fuel, and other trip costs. All-in rate per mile, fuel cost, profit, and break-even.
Open the hot shot calculatorMonthly miles, fuel, and fixed costs. The estimate stays on the page.
Open the CPM calculatorA short quiz on deductions owner-operators often skip. It is not tax advice.
Start the tax quizThe expense ranges already on the monthly-expenses and take-home guides, with a blank column for your numbers.
Open the checklistThe dispatcher launch list already in our downloads folder.
Open the PDFSteps and costs already printed in the new-authority checklist PDF.
Open the PDFThe free cost-per-mile workbook file. The page calculator does not require it.
Download the spreadsheetFour tools on this site. No signup to use the calculators. The others are free too.
Enter miles (including deadhead), fuel, and monthly costs. The estimate stays on the page.
One hot shot load: loaded miles, deadhead, the rate offered, fuel, and tolls. All-in rate per mile, fuel cost, profit, and break-even.
Check one load, including empty miles, against the costs you enter.
Seven questions on deductions owner-operators often skip.
Stop waiting 30–90 days for brokers to pay. Factor your invoices and get cash within hours — not weeks.
One of the largest factoring companies in trucking. 24/7 funding, transparent pricing, and a massive broker credit database so you always know who pays. The factoring account comes bundled with a fuel card good for discounts at major chains — one application, two tools. Non-recourse options available.
Same-day funding with high advance rates. No minimums and no long-term contracts. Great for new carriers who need flexible factoring without being locked in.
Truckstop is the load board we recommend paying for. 123Loadboard is a budget backup.
The #1 load board for flatbed and hot shot freight. More flatbed loads get posted here than any other platform. Powerful rate analytics, broker credit data, and real-time market insights. If you pull a flatbed or gooseneck, this is where your loads are.
Listed plans were $39, $59, and $79 a month when we checked on October 8, 2026, with a 10-day trial on its site. Use code 82330 for 30 days free through our link. A smaller load pool than Truckstop. Fine as a second board.
Breakdowns happen. When they do, you need fast help from people who understand heavy-duty trucks — not a car towing service.
Emergency roadside assistance membership for Class 1–8 heavy-duty commercial vehicles. GPS locator technology dispatches the closest vendor to your breakdown location to reduce downtime and keep you moving.
ELD compliance is mandatory. These devices make hours-of-service logging easy and keep you DOT-ready at all times.
The most popular ELD in trucking. Easy install, intuitive app, GPS tracking, IFTA reporting, dashcam integration, and AI-powered safety features.
Enterprise-grade fleet management with ELD compliance, real-time GPS, fuel tracking, driver safety scores, and maintenance alerts. Best for growing fleets.
Stop waiting for loads to come to you. These tools help you find shippers, build direct relationships, and grow your business beyond load boards.
AI-powered sales platform with access to 210M+ business contacts. Find shippers, manufacturers, and logistics companies in your lanes — get direct phone numbers and emails so you can land dedicated contracts without middlemen.
One of the world’s largest B2B contact databases. Find shipping managers, logistics directors, and supply chain decision-makers at manufacturers and warehouses in your lanes. Verified direct phone numbers and emails.
For one hot shot load, open the hot shot rate calculator. For a monthly cost per mile across all miles, open the cost-per-mile calculator. Load IQ is the one-load check that is not limited to hot shot.
No. It is seven questions. The Tax Defense Playbook ($24.99) is the workbook. A CPA still prepares the return.
Truckstop, first. New customers can get 20% off Load Board Pro for 6 months through our link. 123Loadboard is the lower-priced second board. Code 82330 is 30 days free through our link.
Yes. The server rewrite sends /tools to this page. There is no /tools folder, because a folder would break that rewrite.
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