How to file IFTA as an owner-operator (Q3 2026 due November 2)
The six steps to a quarterly IFTA return, the 2026 due dates, penalties, and the records an auditor will ask for.
Dispatch guides
Dispatch guides for owner-operators
Plain-English explanations of fees, deadhead, and real rate per mile. No made-up earnings and no hype.
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How much does a truck dispatcher charge?
The three common fee models, the math in dollars, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Deadhead and real RPM, explained with examples
Why a load that looks good per loaded mile can pay less than it seems, with two worked comparisons.
How to read a rate confirmation before you sign it
A plain checklist of what to verify on a rate confirmation, and what to fix before the truck moves.
Detention, layover, and TONU: what to ask the broker
What each accessorial charge means, what to get in writing before the load, and how to document a claim.
Free rate per mile calculator with deadhead
Enter the offered rate and every mile the truck must move to see loaded-mile RPM and real gross RPM side by side.
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