Free Trucking Checklists
Interactive checklists with progress tracking. Check items off as you go — your progress saves automatically in your browser so you can pick up where you left off.
Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist
A comprehensive pre-trip inspection checklist covering every DOT-required checkpoint. Complete this before every trip to stay compliant and catch problems before they strand you on the road.
New Authority Setup Checklist
Every step you need to complete to legally operate as a motor carrier in the United States. Follow this checklist from FMCSA registration through your first load.
Trucker Tax Deduction Checklist
Every tax deduction available to owner-operators and truck drivers. Use this checklist throughout the year to track expenses and maximize your tax savings.
DOT Audit Preparation Checklist
Prepare for a DOT safety audit or compliance review with this comprehensive checklist. Covers every document, record, and file FMCSA auditors will examine.
Used Truck Purchase Inspection Checklist
A detailed inspection checklist for buying a used semi truck. Covers every mechanical, electrical, and structural checkpoint to avoid buying someone else's problem.
First 90 Days as an Owner-Operator
A week-by-week action plan for your first 90 days running under your own authority. Covers everything from booking your first load to evaluating profitability.
Winter Driving Preparation Checklist
Prepare your truck and yourself for winter driving conditions. This checklist covers mechanical prep, emergency supplies, and safety equipment to keep you moving safely in cold weather.
Annual Compliance Calendar
A month-by-month and quarter-by-quarter compliance calendar for owner-operators. Never miss a filing deadline, renewal date, or required inspection again.
Used Truck Purchase Inspection Checklist
A thorough inspection checklist for buying a used semi truck. Cover every critical system before you hand over your money — catching problems now saves thousands in surprise repairs later.
Post-Trip Inspection Checklist
A systematic post-trip inspection checklist to catch problems at the end of your day before they become roadside violations or breakdowns tomorrow. Document everything in your DVIR.
Carrier Packet Preparation Checklist
Everything you need to assemble a complete carrier packet so you can get set up with brokers fast. A clean, organized packet gets you hauling loads days faster than scrambling for documents.
Reefer Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist
A specialized pre-trip inspection for refrigerated trailers covering both the standard trailer checkpoints and reefer unit-specific systems. Protect your perishable cargo and avoid rejected loads.
Flatbed Load Securement Checklist
A load securement checklist aligned with FMCSA 49 CFR 393 requirements. Proper securement prevents load shifts, cargo damage, and the kind of catastrophic failures that end careers.
Truck Emergency Kit Checklist
Build a comprehensive emergency kit for your truck that covers breakdowns, accidents, severe weather, and personal safety. Being prepared for the unexpected is not optional when you live on the road.