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Resources for cargo van operators.

Start with official sources. We will add carefully reviewed software, platforms, vendors and affiliate offers only when they fit the operator use case.

Free guides

Cargo Van Business Learning Hub

Why start, choosing a van, costs, profitability, planning and finding work.

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Interactive demo

Operator App Dashboard Demo

Explore income and expense charts, job records and customer follow-ups with fictional data.

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Official

FMCSA

Federal motor carrier registration, safety and operating-authority information.

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Official

FMCSA Registration

Registration guidance and tools for determining which federal registrations may apply.

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Official

IRS EIN

Federal Employer Identification Number information and application guidance.

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Official

SBA

Small-business planning, startup and financing education.

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Official

UCR

Unified Carrier Registration information for carriers and other covered entities.

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Free tool

Cargo Van Operator Rate Calculator

Estimate cost per mile and a target loaded rate using your own operating assumptions.

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