FREE TRUCKING RESOURCES
Choose how you will operate, prepare for broker setup and keep your records current. Use these guides and downloadable checklists to turn the next question into a task you can finish.
START WITH THE FREE TOOL
Review common paperwork, follow official guidance and download your progress. No account needed.
Guide
6 minute read
Compare the paperwork to review when running under your own authority or leasing onto a carrier. Build a responsibility list before you start hauling.
Updated September 13, 2026 · Owner-operators choosing how to operate
Template
6 minute read
Download a free fillable carrier packet PDF for owner-operators and small fleets. Organize carrier details, requested documents and broker follow-up.
Updated October 3, 2026 · Carriers preparing to work with a freight broker
Checklist
5 minute read
Organize driver qualification records, onboarding responsibilities and recurring reviews. A practical checklist for owner-operators and small trucking fleets.
Updated September 13, 2026 · Owner-operators and small fleet owners
Checklist
5 minute read
Organize truck and trailer registration, inspections, repair history and renewal tasks. Download a practical vehicle record checklist for your trucking business.
Updated September 13, 2026 · Owner-operators and fleet owners
Template
5 minute read + template
Build a renewal calendar for trucking business, driver and vehicle documents. Download a blank planning template with owners, due dates and follow-up fields.
Updated September 13, 2026 · Owner-operators and small fleet admins
Template
45-60 minutes weekly
A weekly review template to track load execution, margin leakage, driver communication quality, and broker performance.
Updated February 18, 2026 · Dispatch managers and owner-operators
Checklist
60-90 minutes monthly
A month-end checklist for validating load revenue, factoring fees, fuel spend, maintenance costs, and net operating margin.
Updated February 18, 2026 · Owner-operators and fleet finance admins
Template
5 minutes per load
A structured worksheet for deciding when to factor a load based on cash runway, fee impact, and broker payment reliability.
Updated February 18, 2026 · Small fleets balancing cash and margin
For more on loads, costs and daily operations, explore the TBOS blog.