Start Your Trucking Business
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We guide you step by step through setup to your first shipment and beyond, saving you time and money along the way.
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Plan, Start & Grow
Your Trucking Business
We take the headache out of complicated filings, making it quick and easy to get set up and on the road.
Step-by-Step Guided Setup
Stop wondering "What's next?". CarrierForge builds a personalized checklist tailored to your specific state, vehicle type, and operating radius. We translate confusing government jargon into plain English and walk you through the required steps - from forming a business and getting your DOT/MC numbers to state specific permits in the right order, so you know exactly what to do and when.
Get Started Avoid Costly Mistakes and Delays
One mistake or missed deadline can cost you thousands or delay your launch for weeks. Our guided system helps ensure your filings are accurate the first time. Plus, our platform helps you track ongoing requirements like UCR, IFTA, and renewals, providing reminders and support so you can stay compliant and avoid fines or being placed out of service.
Get Started Get Ready to Haul Freight Faster
Getting legal is just the start. CarrierForge helps bridge the gap to actually operating profitably. Access tools to calculate your cost-per-mile, build a professional carrier packet brokers trust, get pre-registered with compliance platforms to avoid delays, and find the right load boards to book freight. We help you get ready to make money, not just file paperwork.
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How It Works
Your clear path to getting on the road, step by step.
Create Your Free Account
Sign up in minutes. Tell us about your setup - state, vehicle type, and operating area. Already formed an LLC, have a vehicle, or even your DOT#? Easily mark steps complete or in progress and the plan adjusts automatically.
Review Your Custom Checklist
See exactly what's required and recommended for your specific setup, all organized in one place. No more confusion or guesswork.
File Permits & Complete Compliance Requirements
Easily and affordably complete necessary filings, avoiding common costly mistakes. We also guide you through critical steps like securing insurance, ELD setup, vehicle inspections, and meeting other DOT requirements to getting operational.
Get Freight Ready
Access our Freight Academy to calculate your cost per mile, build your broker packet, find the right load boards, and prepare to book profitable freight.
Stay Supported & Compliant
Once you're operational, we don't disappear. We provide ongoing compliance monitoring, automatic alerts and reminders, renewals, expert guidance, and practical tools to help you run and grow your business with confidence.
Saving you time and headaches
A simpler, smarter way to launch your business. Get Started and see how easy it can be.
| Area | CarrierForge | Traditional Co. |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Guidance | ✅ LLC to freight | ❌ Just Federal permits |
| Personalized Roadmap | ✅ Customized step-by-step plan | ❌ Generic, same for everyone |
| Modern Platform | ✅ Easy-to-use, step-by-step platform | ❌ Outdated, manual processes |
| Operational Readiness | ✅ Freight preparation | ❌ Stop at permits |
| Transparent Pricing | ✅ Affordable, clear pricing | ❌ High costs, hidden fees, upsells |
| Ongoing Compliance | ✅ Alerts, reminders, support | ❌ No post-filling support |
| Built-in Education | ✅ Builds informed business owners | ❌ Keeps you reliant, not informed |
I highly recommend CarrierForge to anyone looking to get into trucking. They make the process seamless. From filing for authorities to educating you to the regulations of the industry, and even connecting you with companies and services that can benefit your business. 5 stars is an understatement.
- Todd, owner of TNS Unlimited
They helped me with everything I needed to get started from creating my company name and getting my LLC … I have been out on the road making deliveries for other companies, I passed my first DOT Inspection, so everything is going great. If you are looking for a great company to have in your corner, CarrierForge is the way to go.
- Anton, owner of DLCB Logistics
Excellent customer service and quick to respond, efficient, friendly and price competitive. If you are in the transportation and logistics business and you need to set up a company, they will take you through the entire process hassle free. I greatly recommend their services.
- Amos, owner of Onboard Logistics LLC
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