Issue 01
Rate con scams are rising
Brokers and bad actors edit rate amounts, change pickup terms, or send doctored confirmations. Without a check, you sign and move on.
Built for
Owner Operators
Know your real profit
behind every load.
AI fills in your rate cons, flags tampered loads before you sign, and tracks your true profit per mile — so you always know what your truck is really making.
AI Autofill
Scan rate cons in 3 secondsDrop in a PDF — pickup, delivery, rate, and miles fill themselves in.Fraud Detection
Catch tampered rate consAI flags edited documents before you sign — protect yourself from scams.Real Numbers
Profit per mile, not per checkSee what each load really pays after fuel, expenses, and the cost of running.
The Problem
You work hard — but the numbers aren't telling the whole story.
Edited rate cons. Hidden losing lanes. Receipts you forgot to log. The little things eat profit while you focus on driving.
Issue 02
Losing loads hide in plain sight
A "good rate" can still lose money after fuel, deadhead, and tolls. Without per-mile profit, weak freight blends in with the rest.
Issue 03
Manual entry kills your time
Typing pickup, delivery, rate, and miles for every load takes 15+ minutes. That's hours a week you'll never get back.
Issue 04
Tax season becomes cleanup season
Receipts in messages, paperwork in your truck, expenses in your head. April turns into weeks of digging instead of one tap.
Trucker Budget fixes that with AI that does the typing for you, flags scams before you sign, and shows the numbers that actually matter.
Features
AI that runs the business side, so you can run the truck.
Built around two AI features owner operators actually need — plus everything else to keep the business clean year-round.
✨ AI
Headline feature
AI Rate Con Autofill
Drop in a PDF or Word rate confirmation. Pickup, delivery, rate, miles, broker info — all filled in seconds. Save loads in the time it takes to type a date.
15 min → 3 secper load
✨ AI
Fraud protection
Rate Fraud Detector
Quick metadata checks plus AI deep scans for tampering, font inconsistencies, and rate reasonableness. Catch edited rate cons before you sign.
Catch editsbefore signing
Money
Core feature
Real Profit Per Mile
Track fuel, repairs, tolls, and income tied to each load. See penny-accurate per-mile profit so you know which lanes actually pay.
Penny accurateafter expenses
Analytics
Performance
Advanced Analytics
Rate per mile trends, deadhead cost analysis, fuel tracking, daily revenue, and period-over-period comparisons. Spot weak lanes before they cost you.
Spot losersbefore they cost
Reports
Tax ready
One-Tap PDF & XLSX Reports
Export polished income, expense, and load reports straight to email — categorized by month, ready for your accountant or your records.
Weeks → secondsat tax time
Proof
Documentation
Timestamp Camera & Scanner
Burn date, time, and GPS into BOL photos and damage proof. Scan paper documents, receipts, and rate cons straight from the camera.
GPS verifiedarrival proof
Driver feedback
Five stars from owner operators who track every dollar.
Real reviews, straight from the App Store.
★★★★★
Super Helpful App
"Really convenient and easy to use. The app makes tracking expenses and income simple, especially on the road."
★★★★★
Great app for Owner Operators
"It's been a game changer for managing expenses on the road. The interface is simple, the tracking is accurate, and it keeps my finances organized without any hassle. Highly recommend it to any trucker."
★★★★★
Love the app
"The functionality is great, especially love the profit per mile calculation. The design is just right — no clutter or unnecessary sections. Highly recommend!"
★★★★★
Unique app in its kind
"Must-try app — this dev knew what he was doing. A non-replaceable, powerful tool in your pocket once you get used to the UI. The scam detection feature might actually save you tons of money one day, and that's a deal breaker for me to adopt this tool in my work."
★★★★★
Very handy App
"Really helpful and easy to use."
★★★★★
Simple and useful app
"Simple and useful app for tracking trucking expenses. Easy to use and helps keep everything organized. Would be nice to see a few more features in the future, but overall it works well."
FAQ
Questions owner operators ask
Straight answers on cost per mile, freight fraud, and owner-operator taxes.
What is Trucker Budget?
Trucker Budget is an iOS app for owner operators. It uses AI to autofill rate confirmations, flag rate-con and dispatch scams, and track your real profit per mile, alongside expenses, paperwork, and analytics.
How do I calculate my cost per mile?
Add up your fixed costs (truck payment, insurance, permits) and variable costs (fuel, tires, maintenance), include the pay you want for yourself, then divide by your total miles driven, deadhead included. Our cost-per-mile guide works through it with an example, and the app tracks it per load automatically.
What is a good cost per mile for an owner operator?
For 2026, a typical owner-operator's operating cost runs roughly $1.30 to $1.90 per mile, with fuel often a quarter to 40% of it. The only number that matters is your own, so calculate it from your books instead of chasing an average. More on that here.
How do I spot a fake rate confirmation?
Watch for mismatched fonts, a rate that's too good for the lane, changed remit-to details, and broker contact info you can't verify. Confirm the broker with a phone number from FMCSA, not the one on the rate con. Our guide to spotting fake rate cons has the full checklist, and the app's Rate Fraud Detector flags tampering automatically.
Is double brokering illegal?
Re-brokering a load without authority or the shipper's consent is prohibited by the FMCSA, and it can become criminal fraud when a carrier goes unpaid, with civil penalties reported up to $10,000 per violation. Here's how it works and how to avoid it.
What is the per diem rate for truck drivers in 2026?
For 2026, the IRS special transportation per diem is $80 per day in the continental U.S. Drivers under DOT hours-of-service rules can deduct 80% of it, about $64 a day, on full days away from home. Rates change yearly, so confirm the current figure. More deductions here.
What can owner operators write off on taxes?
The ordinary, necessary costs of running the truck: fuel, maintenance and tires, insurance, truck depreciation or lease, permits and the 2290 tax, tolls, per diem meals, ELD and load-board subscriptions, and accounting fees. Personal expenses, commuting, and your own labor don't count. See the full deductions checklist.
Is Trucker Budget free?
Yes. It's free to download with limited free use of the AI features, and a premium subscription unlocks unlimited use. Available on the Apple App Store.
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Take control of the money behind your miles.
Track profit, stay organized, and run your truck with numbers you can trust.
Your trucking records stay on your device. No account, no data selling.