Trucking Startup Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cash you need to launch a new trucking authority — equipment, insurance, fees, fuel reserve, and working capital.

Startup Cost Calculator

Enter your estimated costs. Results update automatically.

Equipment

Truck down payment ($)

Trailer down payment ($)

Insurance

Insurance down payment ($)

Authority & Registration Fees

FMCSA authority & registration fees ($)

IRP plates / apportioned registration ($)

ELD setup (hardware + first month) ($)

Permits & other fees ($)

Operating Reserves

Initial fuel reserve ($)

Maintenance reserve ($)

Working capital reserve (weeks before first check) ($)

Your Estimate

Equipment down payments $20,000

Insurance down payment $4,000

Authority & fees $2,200

Operating reserves $8,500

Estimated Total $34,700

Recommended working capital buffer: $5,000 (as entered above)

These are estimates only. Actual costs vary by state, equipment, insurance profile, and market conditions. Get real quotes before finalizing your budget.