Mike Shelton
Writes and reviews GearLoads hauling guides
What Mike writes
Specialty hauling guides and the free calculators and rule checkers that go with them. The latest:
- Counter-Offer / Target Rate Calculator
- Load Profitability Calculator (Is This Load Worth It?)
- Dispatch ROI Calculator (Dispatcher vs DIY)
- Dispatcher Fee Calculator
- Load Securement Calculator (Tie-Downs & WLL)
- Car Hauler Load Profit Calculator
- Dump Truck Hourly Rate Calculator
- Oversize Load Checker (Permits & Escorts)
- Livestock 28-Hour Law Timer
- Federal Bridge Formula Calculator
How the facts are checked
Every rule, limit and figure is taken from an official source, such as the Code of Federal Regulations, FMCSA, PHMSA or a state permit office, and stored with its link and the month it was checked. Examples are labeled EXAMPLE. Read the full editorial policy.
Corrections
Spotted an error or an outdated rule? Use our contact page and it will be checked against the source and fixed.