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18 documents · PDF / editable Word where available

Agreements & tax

3 documents

Commercial Truck Lease-to-Purchase Agreement

Basic truck acquisition terms; state-specific review needed.

Factoring Termination / Non-Renewal & Release Request Letter

Request termination, non-renewal and release instructions.

Official IRS Form W-9Official IRS Form

Official IRS PDF, including the form and instructions.

Driver & road

4 documents

Driver’s Daily Log — Paper RODS

Paper RODS for an applicable ELD exception or malfunction.

Short-Haul Driver Time Record

Short-haul HOS time records, not a payroll timesheet.

Driver Vehicle Inspection Report

Record defects, corrections and the next driver’s review.

Truck Accident Report

Capture incident details, a scene sketch and office follow-up.

Trips & billing

4 documents

Freight Invoice

Record freight charges, references and remittance details.

Truck / Cab Folder Checklist

Check cab paperwork and trip-specific documents.

Driver Trip Report / Trip Sheet

Keep stops, mileage, fuel receipts and trip paperwork together.

IFTA Trip Mileage & Fuel Record

Record trip miles and fuel; no tax calculation or return.

Maintenance & office

4 documents

Truck & Trailer Maintenance Record

Keep a completed-work history for each truck or trailer.

Local Driver Timesheet

Track work and reviewed paid hours for a pay period.

Driver Settlement Statement

Record earnings, advances and a manually checked settlement.

Broker Setup Packet Checklist

Track documents requested for a broker setup.

Review each document’s scope before use. Templates are not legal advice or a substitute for required filings. The W-9 is an official IRS form, not a Nadia Chicago template.

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