Approved truck
A diesel crew-cab pickup from our approved list:
- Ram 2500
- Ford F-250
- Chevrolet 2500
Getting Started
From application to first settlement.
Nine steps. Most investors are in service within a few weeks of signing.
The 9-step onboarding
What happens, in order.
- 01
Apply
Submit the short investor application so we understand your goals, timeline, and equipment status.
- 02
Discovery call
We walk through the model, the numbers, and answer every question — no pressure, no script.
- 03
Investor agreement
Sign the management agreement that formalizes how Grand Line operates your truck.
- 04
Truck & trailer spec
We help you spec the right diesel crew-cab truck and 40-ft gooseneck deckover trailer.
- 05
Equipment & lettering
Securement, safety, and storage gear procured; DOT decals and lettering applied.
- 06
Carrier onboarding
Truck added to the motor carrier's authority; commercial insurance bound; ELD installed.
- 07
Driver placement
We recruit, vet, and onboard a qualified driver matched to your truck and home base.
- 08
First dispatch
Loads booked on profitable lanes; you watch real-time progress in your dashboard.
- 09
First settlement
Friday–Thursday cycle closes; itemized statement issued; Tank pays you the same week.
What you provide
The asset and the gear.
You bring the truck, trailer, and equipment package — financed or purchased outright. Grand Line brings the operation.
Trailer + gear
- 40-ft gooseneck deckover trailer
- Load securement: straps, chains, binders, edge protectors
- Safety: triangles, fire extinguisher, PPE
- Storage: lockable toolbox, tarp set
Startup costs
What to plan for, up front.
A snapshot of the one-time and recurring costs that get a truck into service. Some are owner-managed, some are financed alongside the truck.
Plan for
Roughly $9,700 – $11,700 in upfront capital.
Excludes the truck and trailer, which are typically financed. Breakdown: onboarding $1,500 + ELD setup $400 + insurance down payment $3,000–$5,000 + equipment package $4,800.
Lettering, the annual DOT inspection, and state tags vary. The ~$2,000 maintenance escrow is funded from your first settlements, not out of pocket. Bobtail insurance ($200–$300/mo) is an ongoing owner-managed cost.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Line onboarding fee | $1,500 | One-time |
| Motive ELD setup | $400 | + gooseneck install if needed |
| Insurance down payment | $3,000 – $5,000 | Commercial liability + cargo |
| Gooseneck deckover trailer (40-ft) | ≈ $11,000 | Financed or purchased by you |
| Equipment package | ≈ $4,800 | Securement, safety, storage |
| Lettering / DOT decals | Varies | Required for compliance |
| Annual DOT inspection | Varies | Annual |
| State tags & registration | Varies | State-specific |
| Maintenance escrow | $100 / wk → $2,000 | Funded from settlements |
| Bobtail insurance | $200 – $300 / mo | Owner-managed, monthly |
Figures are typical ranges, not quotes. Actual costs vary by state, financing, and equipment choices.
Optional add-on
Equipment Procurement & Setup
Don't want to source the trailer, equipment package, lettering, and ELD install yourself? We source and set up everything but the truck and trailer. You wire the funds, we deliver a ready-to-roll operation.
- Equipment package sourcing & install
- DOT decals and lettering
- Motive ELD install & activation
- Trailer inspection & paperwork
Talk to us about this
Mention "Procurement & Setup" in your application.