Start your trucking company the right way

Most new carriers don't fail because of the driving. They fail because of the paperwork and the money. We break down every step in plain English: authority, real startup costs, factoring, finding loads and staying compliant.

Free: The New Authority Checklist

Every filing, form and fee to go from zero to your first load, in order, updated for 2026 (Motus, BOC-3, UCR, IFTA, 2290 and more).

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What you'll learn

Getting your authorityUSDOT and MC numbers in the new FMCSA Motus system, BOC-3, UCR and insurance filings.

Real startup costsWhat it actually costs to start, and the cash reserve most new carriers underestimate.

Getting paidHow factoring really works, the fees that hide outside the rate, and how to compare companies.

Finding loadsLoad boards, working with brokers, and knowing your cost per mile before you book.

Staying compliantIFTA, Form 2290, ELDs, the drug and alcohol clearinghouse, and the new entrant audit.

No hypeNo get-rich-quick promises. Clear answers from FMCSA, the IRS and real industry sources.

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