Free owner-operator tools
Templates, Checklists & Scripts
Use these practical resources on their own, or get the complete organized system in the $39 Startup Kit.
Templates & scripts
Copy-ready wording and paperwork structures for brokers, invoicing, and operations.
Carrier Setup Packet Template
Free carrier setup packet template. The exact documents and details brokers ask for so a new authority can get set up and booked fast.
Broker Call Script
Free broker call script for owner-operators. Word-for-word openings, questions, and negotiation lines to book better loads with confidence.
Rate Confirmation Checklist
Free rate confirmation checklist. Verify every detail on a broker's rate con before you sign so you never lose money on a technicality.
Trucking Invoice Template
Free trucking invoice template for owner-operators. The exact fields brokers need to process payment quickly and avoid billing delays.
Driver Trip Sheet Template
Free trip sheet template for owner-operators and drivers. Track miles, fuel, expenses, and settlement details for every load.
Cargo Claim Response Template
Free cargo claim response letter template for carriers. A structured, professional way to respond to a freight claim and protect your record.
Lease Agreement Review Checklist
Free checklist for reviewing an owner-operator lease agreement before you sign on with a carrier. Know what to look for.
Load Negotiation Email Template
Free email template to negotiate a freight rate with a broker in writing. Professional wording that anchors to your costs.
Operational checklists
Step-by-step sequences for authority, insurance, taxes, inspections, and first loads.
How to Get MC Authority (Checklist)
Step-by-step checklist to get your MC authority as a new owner-operator: entity, EIN, USDOT, MC, BOC-3, insurance, and activation.
New Authority First Week Checklist
What to do the first week your authority goes active: set up factoring, load boards, broker packets, and book your first load.
Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist
Free pre-trip inspection checklist covering the major systems drivers should check before every run to stay compliant and safe.
IFTA Filing Checklist
Free IFTA filing checklist. The records and steps owner-operators need to file IFTA correctly each quarter and avoid penalties.
Owner-Operator Tax Deductions Checklist
Common owner-operator tax deductions to track all year. An educational checklist — confirm specifics with a trucking-savvy accountant.
Truck Insurance Requirements Checklist
Checklist of commercial truck insurance coverages a new authority typically needs, so you can get accurate quotes and file proof with FMCSA.
Trucking Startup Cost Checklist
A complete trucking startup cost checklist so you budget every one-time and recurring cost before launching your authority.
Equipment economics
Understand costs and trade-offs before choosing a segment or acquiring a truck.
Dry Van Owner-Operator Economics
How dry van owner-operator economics work: typical costs, rate expectations, and how to figure your break-even before you run.
Reefer Owner-Operator Economics
Reefer owner-operator economics: higher rates, higher costs. Understand reefer fuel, maintenance, and break-even before you buy.
Flatbed Owner-Operator Economics
Flatbed owner-operator economics: strong rates, more physical work, and securement responsibility. What to model before you run flatbed.
Hotshot Trucking Startup Cost
Hotshot trucking startup cost breakdown: lower entry than a semi, but understand rates, authority, and break-even before you start.
Leasing vs Buying a Semi Truck
Leasing vs buying a semi truck for owner-operators: how each affects cash flow, cost per mile, and risk. Model it before you commit.