Looking for trusted organizations, services, and tools in trucking? This page brings together industry links for owner-operators, carriers, and anyone working in transportation. From compliance and training, to products, apps, and news sources—you’ll find key resources to help you stay informed and keep your business rolling.
Trucking Industry Links
A curated, no-nonsense list of organizations, tools, and services for owner-operators, small fleets, and anyone who works in trucking. Bookmark it, and check back as we keep adding more.
Resources for Owner-Operators & Motor Carriers
Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA)
Association for truck-driver training programs, students, and the carriers who hire them.
Progressive Reporting Agency
Authority/permits, DOT compliance, IFTA, and more—good for new carriers getting set up.
FMCSA Registration (URS)
Official portal for USDOT/MC authority, biennial updates, and safety registration.
Trucking Organizations
OOIDA
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association—advocacy, education, and insurance options.
American Trucking Associations (ATA)
National federation of state associations and industry councils.
Women In Trucking
Nonprofit supporting women’s careers across trucking (events, resources, research).
Truckers Against Trafficking
Anti-trafficking training and materials for carriers and drivers.
NASTC
National Association of Small Trucking Companies—benefits and programs for small fleets.
Load Boards
DAT
Large national load board with market analytics and tools for carriers.
Truckstop
Long-running board plus tools for vetting, factoring, and negotiations.
123Loadboard
Loads, route tools, and credit checks; popular with owner-ops.
Direct Freight
Loads, truck postings, lane alerts, and email notifications.
NextLOAD
Free board from Apex Capital; quick search + mobile friendly.
Trucker Path
App with loads plus parking, fuel, and reviews (good road companion).
ELD & Telematics Providers
Motive (formerly KeepTruckin)
ELD, dashcams, and fleet tools for small carriers up through fleets.
Samsara
ELD + connected fleet platform (cameras, routing, maintenance).
Geotab
Compliance, GPS tracking, and a mature marketplace of add-ons.
J. J. Keller (Encompass ELD)
Compliance-focused ELD and driver management from a long-time safety brand.
Garmin eLog
Simple, no-subscription ELD option (check device/OS compatibility).
TMS & Back-Office Software
AscendTMS
Popular cloud TMS for small carriers/brokers—dispatching, docs, invoicing.
TruckingOffice
TMS built for owner-ops and micro-fleets (loads, expenses, maintenance).
Rose Rocket
Modern TMS for growing carriers (customer portal & integrations).
Axele
TMS designed for carriers hauling brokered freight; smart scheduling.
Factoring & Fuel Discounts
OTR Solutions
Factoring and tools focused on carrier cash flow and broker visibility.
RTS Financial
Trucking-focused factoring; pairs well with RTS fuel discounts.
Triumph Business Capital
Established factoring provider for carriers and small fleets.
Apex Capital
Factoring + the free NextLOAD board and carrier tools.
Mudflap
Pay-at-the-pump discounts at independent fuel stops—no fees, no credit check.
TCS Fuel Card
Discount network and app for price shopping and control.
Bypass, Tolls & Parking
PrePass
Weigh-station bypass & toll solutions used nationwide.
Drivewyze
App-based bypass and safety alerts; runs on many ELDs/phones.
Bestpass
Aggregated toll management across U.S. tolling agencies.
ParkMyTruck
Find available truck parking (NATSO & partners).
Trucker Path
Live parking status, fuel prices, scales, and reviews in one app.
Insurance, Taxes & Legal
Progressive Commercial
Trucking insurance (liability, cargo, physical damage) for O/Os and fleets.
OOIDA Insurance
Coverage options geared to owner-operators and small fleets.
2290Tax.com
HVUT e-file provider for IRS Form 2290.
PHMSA (Hazmat)
Hazmat regs, training, permits, and safety advisories.
Trucking News & Magazines
Overdrive
Independent trucking news with strong O/O coverage.
Transport Topics
Industry newspaper—policy, freight markets, technology.
FreightWaves
Freight market news, analysis, and data.
CCJ
Commercial Carrier Journal—fleet operations & equipment.
Handy Quick Links
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Update (EIA)
Official weekly fuel prices; useful for surcharge & budgeting.
National Traffic & Road Conditions
FHWA weather/road resources that can route you to state DOTs.
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