Complete Guide

How to Start a Trucking Company

Everything you need to launch your trucking business. Step-by-step guides, startup cost calculators, authority registration resources, insurance advice, and fleet management tools — all in one place.

Getting Started

How to Start a Trucking Company in Canada

Step-by-step guide covering business registration, NSC numbers, CVOR, insurance, IFTA, IRP, and hiring your first drivers in Canada.

Trucking Company Startup Costs

Detailed breakdown of every cost involved in starting a trucking company, from equipment and insurance to permits and technology.

Trucking Business Plan Template

Free business plan template designed specifically for trucking companies, with sections for financial projections and market analysis.

How to Get a USDOT Number

Walk through the FMCSA registration process to obtain your USDOT number, required for all commercial vehicles in interstate commerce.

How to Get an MC Number

Guide to applying for Motor Carrier (MC) authority through FMCSA, including timelines, costs, and the BOC-3 process agent requirement.

Authority & Registration

CVOR Ontario Guide

Everything you need to know about Ontario's Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration, including application, fees, and maintaining a clean record.

Safety Fitness Certificate Canada

How to obtain your provincial Safety Fitness Certificate under the National Safety Code, required for all Canadian commercial carriers.

IRP Registration Canada

Guide to the International Registration Plan for prorating vehicle registration fees across all jurisdictions where you operate.

Carrier Directory — Find Competitors

Search FMCSA and Canadian carrier records to research competitors, verify authority status, and check safety ratings in your market.

Insurance & Finance

Commercial Truck Insurance Guide

Comprehensive guide to liability, cargo, physical damage, and bobtail coverage for new and established trucking companies.

Freight Factoring Guide

How freight factoring works, what rates to expect, and how to choose between recourse and non-recourse factoring for your carrier.

Owner Operator Expenses

Complete list of expenses every owner-operator should track, from fuel and maintenance to insurance, permits, and software subscriptions.

Cost Per Mile Calculator

Free calculator to determine your true cost per mile, factoring in fixed costs, variable costs, and deadhead miles.

Compliance & Operations

DOT Compliance Checklist

Comprehensive checklist of every DOT compliance requirement for motor carriers, from driver qualification files to vehicle maintenance records.

Trucking Compliance Software

How compliance management software automates audit readiness, tracks driver qualifications, and prevents costly violations.

New Entrant Safety Audit Guide

What to expect during your 18-month FMCSA new entrant safety audit and how to prepare your records, policies, and driver files.

Best Trucking Software

Comparison of the top trucking management software platforms for dispatch, accounting, compliance, and fleet tracking.

Ready to Launch Your Trucking Company?

TruckerPro gives you dispatch, compliance, accounting, and fleet management in one platform — built for carriers who are just getting started.

Free Signup