Getting Started
Go from sign-up to dispatching your first load in under 24 hours. This guide walks you through every step.
1. Create Your Account
Visit rigterminal.com and choose the plan that fits your operation.
| Plan | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-Operator | $99/mo | Owner-operators using mobile-only access with ELD and the load board on their phone |
| Fleet Owner | $249/mo | Fleet owners with desktop + mobile access across trucks, drivers, and back-office workflows |
| Dispatcher | $249/mo | Dispatchers managing owner-operators and carrier workflows with desktop + mobile access |
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2. Add Your Fleet
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Add Trucks
Enter unit number, VIN, year, make, model, and license plate for each truck. You can also bulk-import via CSV. - 2
Add Drivers
Enter driver info including CDL number, expiration, endorsements, and pay type (per-mile, percentage, or flat rate). - 3
Add Trailers
Enter trailer details including type (dry van, reefer, flatbed, tanker, lowboy, step deck). - 4
Connect ELD Devices
Rig Terminal supports Rig (built-in), Motive, Samsara, KeepTruckin, and Geotab. Navigate to Settings → Integrations to connect your provider.
3. Set Up Banking
Rig Terminal includes an FDIC-insured business checking account powered by Unit.co. During onboarding, you'll complete a KYC verification that typically takes under 5 minutes.
You can also link existing external bank accounts via Plaid for transfers and consolidated views.
4. Connect Accounting
Optionally connect QuickBooks Online or Xero to automatically sync revenue, expenses, and payroll data. Navigate to Settings → Integrations → Accounting.
5. Dispatch Your First Load
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Search for Loads
Open the Dispatch Board and search across DAT, Truckstop, and direct shipper loads simultaneously. - 2
Review AI Score
Each load receives an AI score (0-100) based on rate per mile, deadhead, lane history, and equipment match. - 3
Book and Assign
Book the load, assign a driver and truck, and track it through the full lifecycle from pickup to delivery.
6. Run Payroll
Once loads are delivered, navigate to Finance → Payroll. Driver pay is automatically calculated based on the pay type you configured. Review settlements, then run direct deposit with one click.
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