Operations, compliance, and cash flow tools for owner-operators and fleets.
Start with FMCSA compliance before anything else — ELD and insurance are legally required, and violations can put trucks off the road. Once compliance is covered, choose dispatch and accounting software that generates lender-ready financials. QuickBooks-formatted P&Ls and 12 months of bank statements are what most lenders request.
FMCSA-registered ELD, AI dash cam, driver scorecard, and IFTA mileage reporting in one platform. The most complete compliance solution for fleets of any size.
Real-time GPS, automated dispatch, HOS logging, and maintenance alerts — all feeding a single operations dashboard. Strong fit for growing fleets replacing disconnected point tools.
Handles the per-mile reimbursement complexity, multi-state tax filing, and driver 1099 vs W-2 classification that trips up trucking payroll. Automated filings included.
QBO's mileage tracking, expense categorization, and P&L by truck or route gives you the clean financials lenders want when you apply for equipment financing or working capital.
Instant online quotes for primary liability, physical damage, and cargo coverage. COIs in minutes — required by brokers before your first load.
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FMCSA maintains a registered ELD list at fmcsa.dot.gov. Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) and Samsara are among the most widely adopted FMCSA-registered ELD platforms for owner-operators and fleets. Both automatically record HOS, DVIR, and IFTA mileage.
FMCSA requires a minimum of $750,000 in primary liability for most freight carriers and $1 million for hazardous materials. Most freight brokers require a certificate of insurance before dispatching a load, and Next Insurance issues COIs in minutes online.
IFTA requires quarterly fuel tax reports tracking miles driven and fuel purchased in each jurisdiction. TruckingOffice calculates the tax owed or credit due per state automatically. Owner-operators must file with their base jurisdiction; rates vary by state and fuel type each quarter.
Most lenders for commercial truck financing require 12 months of business bank statements, 2 years of tax returns, and a profit and loss statement showing revenue by truck or route. QuickBooks Online's mileage tracking and P&L by class features produce exactly this format.
The FMCSA's official ELD mandate requirements and registered device list for commercial motor carriers.