You Have 21 Days to Build a
Real Trucking Business
Most new carriers waste their authority window refreshing load boards. The smart ones spend it building broker relationships.
TriLane gives you the database, the strategy, and the CRM to launch like the top 1%—not the thousands who go broke in Year One because they didn't know their "Loaded Floor."
Here's What They Don't Tell You on YouTube
You got your MC number. You bought (or leased) a truck. Now what? Every "trucking success" video says the same thing:
- Get your authority
- Sign up for a load board
- Start hauling
Here's what they leave out: The load board is where desperate carriers go to fight over scraps. In January 2026, it’s not a business model—it’s a race to the bottom.
Bidding against 200+ carriers
On freight that's already been shopped to death.
Rates Drop 30-40%
Brokers know you need a load by Friday, so they lowball you.
Burning Time
Spending hours refreshing screens instead of building real relationships.
The carriers who survive Year One aren't grinding harder on load boards. They're working smarter with a book of direct broker relationships.
The TriLane Strategy
Stop gambling. Start building.
Use Your 21-Day "Authority Window"
From the day you get your MC number, you have roughly 21 days before your authority goes active. Most carriers waste this time waiting. You should be calling.
In 2026, brokers are terrified of fraud. Use this time to introduce yourself and discuss their freight type, routes, etc.
TriLane gives you:
- Phone numbers and email
- "New Authority Friendly" list for brokers like C.H. Robinson & TQL.
- Cargo filters so you only call people moving your freight.
Stop Thinking Round-Trips. Start Thinking Triangles.
The load board teaches you to think A → B, then scramble for a cheap backhaul home. TriLane teaches you to think A → B → C → A. Our AI-powered TriLane Generator builds 3-leg loops that keep you in high-paying markets.
Know Your "Loaded Floor"
In 2026, fuel and insurance costs are volatile. If you take a load at $2.10/mi because you "think" it's good, you might actually be losing money.
TriLane’s Loaded Floor Calculator tells you the exact dollar amount you must charge to cover your fixed costs, your variable costs, and your deadhead miles. If the broker offers a penny less, our system flags it RED.
The Tools You Actually Need
Lane Architect
Access 24,000+ brokers with direct contact info. Filter by city, time in business, violations, and cargo type to only call relevant brokers.
TriLane Generator
Stop driving deadhead. Our AI Route Builder connects high-paying loads into triangular routes (A → B → C → A) that ensure you're always loaded and bring you right back home with maximum profit.
Private Broker CRM
Your personal digital rolodex. Save your best broker contacts, add private notes like "Sarah always has Thursday backhauls," and track who pays on time.
CPM Calculator
Know your break-even point to the penny. Input your fixed costs, variable costs, and desired profit margin to see exactly what you need to charge per mile.
New MC Friendly Brokers
We have a curated list of brokers that work with new ventures. We've done the heavy lifting for you.
One Price. All the Tools.
Everything you need to launch and run a profitable fleet.
That's just $2.63 a day—less than a cup of coffee
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"I started TriLane because I was sick of watching good owner-operators go under in their first year—not because they couldn't drive, but because they didn't have the tools the big fleets use. This levels the field."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a load board?
I’m a brand new authority. Will brokers talk to me?
Do you take a cut of my loads?
Stop Grinding. Start Building.
The carriers who survive aren't the ones who run the hardest. They're the ones who run the smartest. Build your broker network today.
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