The Owner-Operator Resource You Actually Needed
No fluff. No guesswork. Just the information you need to run your business — compliance, costs, freight, taxes, insurance — straight from people who’ve been out there.
Getting Started
Step-by-step guide to your operating authority. Real costs, real timelines. No filing service needed.
Compliance
IFTA, ELD, HOS, UCR, IRP, Form 2290, Clearinghouse. Everything FMCSA expects from you.
Money & Taxes
Break-even rate, quarterly taxes, deductions, factoring, bookkeeping. Know your numbers before you negotiate.
Insurance
What coverage you need, what it actually costs, and what to watch out for when shopping carriers.
Load Boards & Freight
Load board comparison, deadhead math, accessorials, and protecting yourself from broker fraud.
Tools & Calculators
Rate per mile, fuel cost, break-even calculators built for independents, not fleet managers.
Resources
Direct links to FMCSA, OOIDA, IFTA, EIA, load boards, factoring companies, and more.