Compare before you buy

The four things every new carrier gets sold in week one. What each company says about itself, side by side, in plain words.

From their own pagesEvery line links to where it came from.
We say when we do not know"Not published" means they do not say. We do not guess.
Same price for youSome links pay us if you sign up. Your price does not change.

Fuel cards, compared

Cheaper diesel is real. So are the fees and the fine print. Here is what each card says about itself.

Factoring, compared

Brokers pay in 30 to 60 days. Factoring pays you now and keeps a cut. Nine of these twelve say on their own site that they take new authorities. Not sure you need it? <a href="/get-paid">Size your cash gap first</a>, or read <a href="/guides/freight-factoring-for-new-authority">how factoring works for a new MC</a>.

Load boards, compared

Most boards let you sign up before your MC is active. One big one makes you wait 180 days. Prices below are what they publish.

ELDs, compared

You need an e-log box if you keep logs and no exception applies. Not sure? Read <a href="/guides/eld-requirements-for-new-authority">ELD requirements for a new authority</a>. Every device here is on the FMCSA list. The prices and contracts are very different.

Checked 2026-09-05. Providers change prices and terms. Check the provider's page before you sign anything.