The operating system for owner-operators and dispatchers.
From your authority, to running loads, to getting paid — TruckStart runs the back office in plain English. Pick your path:
I dispatch for carriers
Dispatch Desk · from $49/mo
Open Dispatch DeskI'm already running loads
Operate · $29.00/truck a month
Tour OperateI'm just starting out
Learn + Starter Kit · $19.50
Start free45 min
average setup path
9
guided modules
7
English + support languages
$19.50
one-time kit unlock
This week's settlement
Operate · auto-generated
Gross this week
$9,840
5 loads · 4,510 mi
Avg. rate / mile
$2.18
Net est. $4,210
This week's loads
2 paid · 3 invoicedMost trucking startups fail before their first load.
Not because of the driving. Because the paperwork, insurance, filings, and compliance rules feel designed to make you give up.
You need startup cash, authority, insurance, IFTA, base plates, broker-ready documents, and a plan before your first dispatch call. TruckStart makes each step visible.
FORM MCS-150
USDOT Registration
FORM OP-1
MC Authority Application
BOC-3
Process Agent Filing
IRS · SS-4
EIN Application
INSURANCE
COI · Auto + Cargo
ROAD ENGLISH
Inspection communication practice
Pricing for every stage of your trucking business.
Start free while you learn with Renewal Watch Lite for 3 key documents. Subscribe to Operate when you're running freight. Scale to Dispatch Desk when you're moving other carriers' loads.
Where are you in the journey?
Risk-free promise
You see your readiness score and roadmap before paying. The kit unlock is only for downloadable materials.
Everything you wanted to ask before signing up.
Is this legal? Are you a law firm or filing service?
TruckStart is an educational tool, not a law firm, insurance agency, freight broker, or filing service. We do not file documents with FMCSA, IRS, or any state agency on your behalf. We show you what to prepare, where to go, and how to organize your launch.
Do you file my MC, USDOT, or BOC-3 for me?
No. The goal is to help you understand the process and avoid paying hundreds of dollars for work you may be able to do yourself. You stay in control of your own filings.
Which states do you support?
All 50 US states. You can sign up and complete onboarding from any state. We publish deep state-specific startup guides for 30 high-demand trucking markets, and every state benefits from our federal learning modules covering USDOT, MC authority, EIN, insurance, and broker packet basics.
What is TruckStart Operate?
Operate is the subscription dashboard for active carriers running freight. It includes a load desk, 15-second check calls, broker contacts, Renewal Watch Pro with AI expiry scan and email reminders, a weekly settlement PDF, and a detention claim packet builder. It is $29 per truck per month, and any active carrier can start a 30-day free trial — Starter Kit graduates get an extended trial.
How does detention billing work inside Operate?
When you arrive at a shipper or receiver, Operate's clock starts at the appointment time. When loading begins, the clock stops. We compute billable hours minus the free hours on your rate confirmation, multiply by the hourly rate, and generate a broker-ready PDF with photos and BOL. You can email it to the broker in one click and track sent → acknowledged → paid.