Trucking Business Guides for Owner-Operators
No fluff. No outdated 2015 numbers. Real-world guides written for the person actually behind the wheel — or running the dispatch board.
How to Calculate Cost Per Mile for a Semi-Truck in 2026
The complete 2026 playbook for finding your true operating cost per mile — fixed costs, variable costs, deadhead, and how to use the number to price loads.
Is This Load Worth It? A Trucker's GO/NO-GO Decision Framework
A repeatable GO/NO-GO decision framework so you stop hauling cheap freight and start protecting your margin on every load.
Fuel Surcharge Explained: How Truckers Calculate FSC in 2026
How fuel surcharges actually work, the formula brokers use, the DOE diesel index, and how to negotiate FSC into every contract.
Driver Pay: Per-Mile vs. Percentage of Load (2026 Guide)
Per-mile vs. percentage-of-load driver pay — real numbers, hidden costs, and which model wins for your fleet in 2026.
Break-Even Rate Per Mile: The Number Every Trucker Must Know
Your break-even rate per mile is the number you must beat on every load. Here's exactly how to calculate it and use it to filter the load board.