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Freight Intelligence Suite
Solutions for the People Who Power the Road • FMCSA & DOT Aligned

Precision Freight Intelligence for Independent Commercial Haulers

Stop guessing on broker load profitability, axle spacing, and non-CDL weight thresholds. Run FMCSA-calibrated calculations built specifically for hotshot drivers, expedite operators, and fleet owners.

Calculate Cost Per Mile26,000-lb CDL Checker
FIG 1.0 • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SCHEMATIC
HIGHWAY GRADE DATUMOUTER WHEELBASE L = 38' - 0"STEER AXLEMAX: 20,000 LBSDRIVE DUALSCLASS 3-5 GVWRTRAILER TANDEM (48" SPAN)MAX TANDEM: 34,000 LBSFMCSA 49 CFR § 383.526,000 LB CDL THRESHOLD
Measurement CalipersStructural ChassisHighway Datum
AUTOMATED LOAD GEOMETRY
49 CFR Part 383 CDL Regulations23 CFR 658 Federal Bridge FormulaIFTA Quarterly Fuel Tax Agreement
Legal Classification26,000 lbsNon-CDL Threshold
Structural Safety23 CFR 658Federal Bridge Limits
Quarterly Tax48 StatesLive IFTA Tax Rates
Carrier Security100% PrivateLocal Browser Math
Unified Carrier Intelligence

Interactive Dispatch & Compliance Console

Simulate load margins, audit federal bridge axle capacities, and verify door-plate CDL thresholds live.

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Real-Time Freight Economics

Know Your Exact Break-Even Before Accepting Any Broker Load

Gross revenue means nothing without net margin. A load paying $2.40/mile might seem profitable until deadhead miles, 3% factoring cuts, and commercial insurance eat the difference. Run your true numbers in seconds.

Includes truck note, $1M commercial insurance, and DEF fuel burn
Calculates loaded vs. empty deadhead all-miles rate
Presets for Hotshot (Ram/Ford), Class 8 Semi, and Box Trucks
Launch Full 12-Factor Calculator
Live Load SimulatorSimulated Hotshot Rig
Trip Distance1,200 miles
Broker Offered Rate$2.65 / mile
Estimated Operating Cost$1.82 / mile
Gross Revenue$3,180
Total Trip Expenses$2,184
Estimated Net Profit+$996
Profit Margin31.3%
Drag sliders above to simulate your profit margin in real-time.
Operating Canon

Commercial Carrier Regulatory Manual

Deep, authoritative walkthroughs explaining FMCSA compliance, out-of-service criteria, and equipment optimization.

Hotshot Trucking Setup Guide →

Step-by-step authority filing: USDOT, MC number, BOC-3, UCR, and commercial truck insurance minimums.

HOS & ELD Mandate Rules →

11-hour driving clock, 14-hour on-duty window, 34-hour restart, and the 150 air-mile short-haul exemption.

DOT Inspection Checklist →

Pre-trip walkthrough to survive Level 1 roadside inspections: brakes, breakaway switches, tires, and lights.