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Guides for Owner-Operators
Straight answers on ELDs, Hours of Service, IFTA, factoring and fuel.
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Start Your 14-Day Free TrialFree IFTA Fuel Tax Calculator
Estimate fuel tax owed or credited by state for your quarterly return.
Free Hours of Service Calculator
See your remaining drive time under the 11/14/70 rules.
IFTA Reporting for Owner-Operators
How IFTA works and how to make quarterly filings simple.
Best ELD for Small Trucking Companies (2026 Buyer's Guide)
How small trucking companies (1–10 trucks) should choose an ELD in 2026: published price, contract terms, device support, broker tracking and support.
Best ELD for Mid-Size Fleets (10–50 Trucks)
What a 10–50 truck fleet needs from an ELD: per-driver cost at scale, fleet dashboard, IFTA mileage, broker tracking and onboarding.
Cheapest ELD Options in 2026: What 'Cheap' Really Costs
How to compare ELD prices honestly: monthly fee, hardware, contract length, cancellation fees and add-ons. Includes LOGWAY's published price.
Best ELD for Cargo Van and Sprinter Owner-Operators
Many vans under 10,001 lbs aren't required to use an ELD, but brokers often ask for tracking. How to pick an ELD that works for sprinter and cargo vans.
ELD That Works With Highway and Trucker Tools
Brokers use Highway and Trucker Tools to verify carriers and track loads. LOGWAY's ELD works with both, so you can share tracking without a second app.
New Trucking Authority Checklist: Every Step to Get Rolling
Step-by-step checklist for new owner-operators: USDOT number, MC authority, BOC-3, insurance, UCR, IRP, IFTA, Form 2290 and an ELD.
How to Get a USDOT Number (Step by Step)
Who needs a USDOT number, how to apply through FMCSA's Unified Registration System, and how to keep it active.
How to Get an MC Number (Operating Authority)
What an MC number is, who needs operating authority, the FMCSA fee, and what has to be filed before your authority goes active.
UCR Registration Explained for Owner-Operators
What the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is, who must register each year, how fees work, and where to file.
BOC-3 Filing Explained: What It Is and How to File
What a BOC-3 is, why FMCSA requires it before your authority is active, and how process agents file it for you.
IRP Registration: Apportioned Plates Explained
How the International Registration Plan works, who needs apportioned plates, and how fees are split between states.
Form 2290 (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax) Explained
Who files IRS Form 2290, the tax period, due dates, and why you need the stamped Schedule 1 to register your truck.
Personal Conveyance Rules: What's Allowed and What's Not
FMCSA personal conveyance guidance in plain English: when you can drive off-duty, examples of allowed and not-allowed moves, and how to log it on an ELD.
Short-Haul Exemption: 150 Air-Mile Rule Explained
How the FMCSA short-haul exception works for property carriers: the 150 air-mile radius, the 14-hour return rule, and what records you still keep.
Sleeper Berth Split Explained (7/3 and 8/2)
How the split sleeper berth rule works: the 7/3 and 8/2 pairings, how they affect the 14-hour window, and examples.
34-Hour Restart: How It Resets Your 60/70-Hour Clock
How the 34-hour restart works for property-carrying drivers and when it makes sense to take one.
DVIR Requirements for Truck Drivers
What FMCSA requires for driver vehicle inspection reports: pre-trip review, post-trip reports, defects and record retention.
ELD Malfunction: What Drivers and Carriers Must Do
Steps to take when your ELD malfunctions: notify your carrier, reconstruct logs, use paper logs, and the carrier's repair deadline.
Do Sprinter Vans Need an ELD? Law vs. Broker Requirements
Whether sprinter and cargo vans legally need an ELD, the 10,001 lb rule, and why brokers ask for ELD tracking anyway.
Why Brokers Require ELD Tracking (and How to Set It Up)
Why freight brokers ask carriers for ELD tracking, what data is shared, and how to set it up with Highway and Trucker Tools.
Non-CDL Hotshot and Box Truck Logbook Rules
Logbook and ELD rules for non-CDL hotshot and box truck drivers: weight thresholds, short-haul options and when an ELD is required.
Best ELD for Owner-Operators: What to Look For
How to choose the best ELD for an owner-operator or small fleet: compliance, price, setup, HOS alerts, IFTA mileage and support.
FMCSA Revoked ELD List: What to Do If Your Device Was Removed
Your ELD was revoked by FMCSA? Here is what that means, how long you have to replace it, and the steps to stay compliant.
ELD Mandate Explained: Who Needs an ELD and Who Is Exempt
A plain-English guide to the ELD mandate: who must use an ELD, the main exemptions, and the pre-2000 engine rule.
Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers, in Plain English
The key property-carrying HOS rules: 11-hour driving limit, 14-hour window, 30-minute break, 60/70-hour limit and 34-hour restart.
Motive (KeepTruckin) Alternatives for Small Fleets: How to Compare
Looking for a Motive alternative? A neutral checklist to compare ELD and fleet platforms for owner-operators and small fleets.
How Much Does an ELD Cost? What Owner-Operators Actually Pay
Break down ELD costs: hardware, monthly subscriptions, contracts and hidden fees, so you can compare providers.
Freight Factoring for Owner-Operators: How It Works
What freight factoring is, recourse vs. non-recourse, typical fees, and what to check before signing a factoring agreement.
Fuel Cards for Owner-Operators: How They Work and What to Compare
How trucking fuel cards work, the types of discounts available, and what owner-operators should compare before applying.
Motive ELD Price: How to Find Out What You'll Pay
Motive doesn't list ELD prices publicly. Here's how its pricing works, what to ask for in a quote, and how to compare total cost.
Samsara ELD Cost Explained for Small Fleets
Samsara prices through a quote after a fleet-size questionnaire. What that means for owner-operators and what to ask before you sign.
Trucking Software for Small Fleets: What You Actually Need
The core software a small trucking fleet needs: ELD, IFTA reporting, fuel, factoring and insurance, and how to avoid paying for extras.
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