Editorial policy

Our guides, free tools and trucking terms are written for carriers making real decisions about loads, money and compliance. This page explains how we research them, how we check them and how we keep them current.

How we write and check

• Primary sources first. Regulations come from the Code of Federal Regulations and FMCSA. Temperature guidance comes from university and USDA publications. Freight classification comes from NMFTA. Rates and market figures come from named sources such as DAT, USDA and the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Partner terms come from the partner's own website.
• Every figure is dated. Each number we cite carries its source and the month we checked it, right where it appears. If we can't find a source we trust, we leave the number out rather than guess.
• Examples are labeled. Worked examples, sample loads and illustrative rates are marked EXAMPLE. They show how the math works, not what you'll earn.
• No invented proof. We don't publish made-up testimonials, reviews, statistics, logos or guarantees. If we don't have real proof of something, we don't claim it.
• Tools show their math. Every calculator shows its formula and its assumptions, and lets you change them. The math is tested before a tool goes live.
• Regulations aren't legal advice. Compliance pages explain the rules in plain words and link to the regulation. They aren't legal, tax or financial advice; for your situation, check with the agency or a professional.

Who writes it

Guides, tools and glossary terms are written and reviewed by Fredrick for LaneHarvest. We don't claim credentials we can't show.

How we keep it current

Rates, fuel prices and partner prices change often, so we re-check them regularly and update the date when we do. Regulations, testing rates and classification rules are reviewed at least once a year, and sooner when an agency announces a change. Every guide shows the month it was last updated.

Partners and independence

We refer carriers to a small number of partners and may be paid for those referrals, which we disclose on the page and on our disclosure page. Partners don't review or approve what we write, and a referral never decides what a guide says.

Corrections

If you spot something wrong or out of date, tell us through the contact page. We check it against the source, fix it if needed and update the page date.