The Owner-Operator Resource Directory
No fluff. These are the actual agencies, tools, and organizations you need to know as an owner-operator.
Federal Agencies
- FMCSA — DOT/MC registration, compliance, safety scores, carrier lookup
- FMCSA SAFER — Verify carrier and broker authority status
- FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse — CDL driver drug/alcohol history
- IRS Small Business — Form 2290, Schedule C, quarterly taxes
- EIA Weekly Diesel Prices — Track diesel prices by region
Registration & Compliance
- FMCSA Unified Registration System — Get your DOT and MC numbers
- UCR Registration — Unified Carrier Registration (required annually)
- IFTA, Inc. — IFTA licensing information
- BOC-3 Filing Info — Process agent requirements
Industry Organizations
- OOIDA — Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; advocacy, insurance, legal resources, fuel card
- NASTC — National Association of Small Trucking Companies; fuel discounts, group purchasing
Load Boards
- DAT One — Largest spot market load board
- Truckstop.com — Strong broker network
- 123Loadboard — Budget-friendly option
Fuel Cards & Savings
ELD Providers
Bookkeeping & Tax
- ATBS — Bookkeeping and tax service built for truckers
- TruckingOffice — Trucking-specific management software
- Rigbooks — Simple bookkeeping for owner-operators