Tools for Truckers
We built these because truckers deserve straight answers, not sales pitches. Every tool is free, no signup required.
Calculators & Estimators
Premium Estimator
Get a ballpark on your annual trucking insurance cost in 60 seconds. Real price ranges based on authority age, truck value, cargo type, and radius.
Try it free → NewCoverage Wizard
"What insurance do I actually need?" Answer 5 questions and we'll tell you exactly what coverage types are required, recommended, or optional for your operation.
Try it free → NewDowntime Cost Calculator
Every day your truck sits, money burns. See exactly how much a breakdown, accident, or total loss costs — revenue loss plus every fixed cost that keeps running.
Calculate your risk → NewFleet Insurance Estimator
Running 2-10 trucks? See per-truck pricing, fleet discounts, and total annual premium based on your fleet size and operation.
Estimate fleet costs → NewLoad Profitability Calculator
Is this load worth it? Enter the rate, miles, and your costs. See net profit, effective hourly rate, break-even rate, and where your money actually goes.
Analyze a load → NewCost Per Mile Calculator
Know your number. Enter your fixed costs, variable costs, and revenue to see your true cost per mile, profit margin, and where your money actually goes.
Calculate your CPM → NewIFTA Fuel Tax Estimator
Estimate your quarterly IFTA tax before filing. Add states, enter miles and fuel purchased — see what you owe or get credited per state. Includes current tax rates.
Estimate your IFTA tax → NewFuel Surcharge Calculator
Know exactly how much fuel costs add to each load. Enter base price, current fuel price, and MPG to calculate your per-mile surcharge and total load impact.
Calculate surcharge → NewDeadhead Cost Calculator
Running empty costs real money. See exactly how deadhead miles eat into your profit — effective rate, fuel cost, break-even distance, and deadhead ratio.
Calculate deadhead cost → NewTrucking Startup Cost Calculator
How much does it cost to start a trucking company? Add up equipment, insurance, permits, and operations costs. See your total startup number and monthly break-even.
Calculate startup costs →Checklists & Compliance
New Authority Checklist
Interactive step-by-step tracker: DOT, MC, UCR, BOC-3, insurance, IFTA, IRP. Check off each step with plain-English explanations and links.
Start checking off steps → NewDOT Compliance Self-Audit
Check your compliance status before FMCSA checks it for you. 40+ items across 7 categories: authority, insurance, driver files, drug testing, vehicles, HOS, and accidents.
Start your audit → New12-Month Compliance Calendar
Your first year is a minefield of deadlines. This interactive timeline shows exactly what's due, when, and what happens if you miss it. Progress saves automatically.
Track your deadlines → NewPre-Trip Inspection Checklist
Interactive DVIR-style checklist with 50 items across 8 categories. Check off each item as you inspect. Progress saves automatically. View summary with pass/fail by category.
Start your inspection → NewUCR Fee Calculator
Look up your Unified Carrier Registration fee by fleet size. See all 6 fee brackets, registration deadlines, and what happens if you miss the window.
Look up your UCR fee →FMCSA & DOT Tools
DOT Number Lookup
Enter any DOT number and instantly see the carrier's name, address, phone, power units, and drivers — pulled live from FMCSA. Free, no signup.
Look up a DOT → Free ServiceDOT Compliance Monitoring
We watch your FMCSA record weekly and alert you before problems happen — insurance filings, CSA score shifts, safety ratings, entity changes. Free for all carriers. Enter your DOT + email, done.
Start free monitoring → NewNew Authority Launch Package
Everything you need to start a trucking company: 13-step checklist, startup cost worksheet, first 90 days timeline, and insurance requirements guide.
Get the free package → NewCSA Score Checker
Look up your carrier profile and self-assess all 7 BASIC categories. See how your safety record affects insurance rates with specific improvement recommendations.
Check your CSA impact → FeaturedCarrier Health Report
Your private FMCSA health check — safety scores, insurance filings, inspection history, violations, and compliance status. Like a credit report for your trucking company.
Get your free report →Reference & Data
Insurance Cost by State
Average trucking insurance premiums across all 50 states. Sortable table with risk levels, cost drivers, and links to state-specific guides.
Compare all 50 states → NewTrucking Insurance Glossary
Every insurance and FMCSA term explained in plain English. Bobtail, NTL, combined single limit, COI, MCS-90, UCR — all of it, no jargon.
Browse 50+ terms →Free Downloads
Insurance Cheat Sheet
Everything a new trucker needs to know about insurance on one printable page. Coverage types, federal minimums, what drives your rate, and red flags to watch for.
Get the cheat sheet → NewDOT Audit Prep Kit
Complete audit preparation bundle: what auditors check, driver file requirements, vehicle records, HOS compliance, common violations, and how to prepare.
Get the prep kit →Have an idea for a tool?
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