# Trucking Email Campaign Topics

Content ideas sourced from trucker forums, industry reports, and FMCSA changes.
Each topic maps to a service we sell.

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## 🔥 URGENT / BREAKING NEWS

### 1. "FMCSA Is Planning to Retire MC Numbers — Are You Prepared?"
- FMCSA proposed phasing out MC/MX/FF docket numbers (NOT finalized yet)
- New Motus registration system launched April 2026
- MC numbers still being issued today — but the writing is on the wall
- When it happens: USDOT becomes sole identifier, possible suffix system
- **CTA:** Free DOT compliance check to make sure your filings are current
- **Sells:** MCS-150 update, compliance check, operating authority

### 2. "FMCSA's New Motus System — What You Need to Do"
- Launched April 29, 2026
- New digital dashboard replacing legacy systems
- Enhanced identity verification (IDEMIA) — fraud crackdown
- Update your insurance certificates, contracts, vehicle lettering
- **CTA:** Let us handle the transition for you
- **Sells:** MCS-150 update, compliance review

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## 😰 TOP REGRETS — "Things I Wish I Knew Before..."

### 3. "80% of New Trucking Businesses Fail in Year One — Here's Why"
- Undercapitalized (need 3 months reserves minimum)
- No LLC = personal assets at risk
- Cost-per-mile ignorance (fuel = 25-35% of revenue)
- Cash flow gaps (freight pays 30-60-90 days out)
- **CTA:** Start right with our New Carrier Bundle — LLC + USDOT + everything you need
- **Sells:** New carrier bundle ($599), LLC formation, Klarna 4 payments

### 4. "Operating as a Sole Proprietor? Your House Is at Risk"
- One accident, one lawsuit = personal bankruptcy
- LLC separates personal and business assets
- Wyoming LLC = no state income tax + strongest protection
- Foreign qualify in your operating state for ~$70
- **CTA:** Form your LLC in 24 hours — $199
- **Sells:** LLC formation, registered agent, entity upgrade package

### 5. "The $1,000/Day Fine Most Truckers Don't Know About"
- MCS-150 biennial update is REQUIRED every 2 years
- Failure to file: up to $1,000/day penalty, capped at $10,000
- FMCSA can deactivate your USDOT number
- Most carriers don't realize theirs is overdue
- **CTA:** Free DOT compliance check — find out in 30 seconds
- **Sells:** MCS-150 update ($69), compliance check

### 6. "Your Inactive USDOT Is Costing You Money"
- Millions of carriers have inactive USDOT numbers
- Can't legally operate until reactivated
- Reactivation is simple — we handle the entire process
- No Login.gov account needed
- **CTA:** Check your DOT status free, reactivate for $149
- **Sells:** USDOT reactivation ($149)

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## 📋 COMPLIANCE EDUCATION

### 7. "IRP and IFTA: What Interstate Truckers Must File"
- If you cross state lines, you need IRP (plates) and IFTA (fuel tax)
- Register in your base state — covers all IRP/IFTA states
- IFTA quarterly filing deadlines: Jan 31, Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31
- **CTA:** Let us handle your IRP registration and IFTA filing
- **Sells:** IRP ($199), IFTA application ($149), quarterly filing ($99)

### 8. "California Truckers: MCP + CARB Compliance Is Mandatory"
- California Motor Carrier Permit required for ALL carriers in CA
- CARB emissions compliance — heavy enforcement + fines
- 180K carriers affected
- **CTA:** California compliance package — MCP + CARB handled for you
- **Sells:** CA MCP/CARB ($349)

### 9. "Weight Tax States: OR, NY, KY, NM — Don't Get Caught"
- Oregon Weight-Mile Tax, NY Highway Use Tax, KY KYU, NM Weight-Distance
- Operating in these states without registration = fines + impoundment
- **CTA:** State compliance check for your operating states
- **Sells:** Weight tax setup ($199 each)

### 10. "Do You Have a Drug & Alcohol Program? FMCSA Requires It"
- Every CDL driver must be enrolled in a D&A testing program
- Random testing consortium = cheapest option for owner-operators
- Pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty
- **CTA:** Enroll in our DOT-compliant D&A program — $149/year
- **Sells:** D&A program ($149)

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## 💡 BUSINESS GROWTH

### 11. "Want to Form in Wyoming and Operate Anywhere? Here's How"
- No state income tax, $50/yr, strongest asset protection
- Foreign qualify in your operating state for $70-250
- FMCSA cares about where you operate, not where you're incorporated
- Tax advantages flow through the WY entity
- **CTA:** Wyoming LLC + Foreign Qualification package
- **Sells:** WY formation ($199) + foreign qual ($149) + RA ($99/yr)

### 12. "Is Your Annual Report Filed? Don't Lose Your LLC"
- Most states require annual reports + franchise tax
- Miss a filing = administrative dissolution = lose liability protection
- We check all 50 states and file for you
- **CTA:** Annual report filing — $149/state
- **Sells:** Annual report ($149), registered agent ($99/yr), reinstatement ($299)

### 13. "Out of Service? Every Day Costs You Money"
- OOS carriers can't legally operate — revenue stops immediately
- Emergency Temporary Authority available through FMCSA
- We file the same day, get you back on the road ASAP
- **CTA:** Call (888) 411-0383 NOW or order Emergency Authority online
- **Sells:** Emergency Temporary Authority ($499)

### 14. "New to Trucking? Here's the Complete Startup Checklist"
- Form LLC → Get EIN → Register USDOT → File Operating Authority → BOC-3 → MCS-150 → D&A Program → Insurance → IRP/IFTA → UCR
- We handle ALL of it — one order, one price
- Pay in 4 with Klarna
- **CTA:** New Carrier Starter Bundle — $599
- **Sells:** New carrier bundle, Klarna

### 15. "Cross the Border? Canada & Mexico Requirements"
- US-Canada: IRP/IFTA include Canadian provinces, FAST card, CBSA code
- US-Mexico: OP-1(MX)/OP-2 filing, RFC number, border zone rules
- Different insurance minimums for international operations
- **CTA:** International carrier compliance package
- **Sells:** International authority services

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## 💰 FINANCIAL SERVICES (Referral/Affiliate)

### 16. "Stop Waiting 30-90 Days to Get Paid"
- Freight factoring: get paid same-day on invoices (2-5% fee)
- Cash advances for fuel, insurance, repairs
- Fuel cards with discounts (Comdata, EFS, etc.)
- Top vendors to partner with: TAFS, Apex Capital, RTS Financial, OTR Solutions, Triumph Pay
- Revenue model: $100-500 referral fee per carrier, ongoing commission on volume
- **CTA:** Check the "interested in factoring" box on order success page
- **Sells:** Referral commissions, carrier retention (sticky relationship)

### 17. "Fuel Cards That Save You $0.20+/Gallon"
- Bundled with factoring or standalone
- Major networks: Comdata, EFS, TCS, WEX
- Discounts at TA/Petro, Pilot/Flying J, Love's
- **CTA:** Request info on our fuel card program
- **Sells:** Fuel card referral commissions

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## 🔄 POST-COMPLETION (triggered emails, not campaigns)

### 18. Order Completion Email — Exit Survey + Referral + Review
Triggered when order status changes to "delivered" / "completed". Not a campaign — a transactional email per order.

**Email flow:**
1. "Your [service] is complete!" — delivery confirmation with documents attached
2. 24 hours later: Exit survey (3 questions max)
   - How would you rate your experience? (1-5 stars)
   - What could we do better? (free text)
   - Would you recommend us? (Yes/No)
3. If rating >= 4: Ask for Google review with direct link
   - "Leave us a review on Google — it takes 30 seconds and helps other truckers find us"
   - Direct link to Google Business review page (skips the search step)
4. Referral program pitch:
   - "Know another trucker who needs help with compliance?"
   - "Send them your referral link and earn $25 credit for each order they place"
   - Unique referral code per customer (e.g. REF-MARKADAMS)
   - Credit applied to their next order or paid out

**Implementation:**
- Exit survey: store in DB, flag low ratings for admin follow-up via Telegram
- Google review: link format https://g.page/r/YOUR_PLACE_ID/review
- Referral: generate unique code per customer, track via discount_code system
- Timing: send 24h after completion (not immediately — let them receive documents first)

**Revenue impact:**
- Reviews build trust → higher conversion on compliance checker
- Referrals: truckers know truckers — word of mouth is huge in this industry
- Survey feedback improves retention

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## 🚛 VEHICLE BUY/SELL (Referral/Affiliate)

### 19. "Leaving the Business? Get Cash for Your Trucks"
- Target: inactive/cancelled DOTs, carriers not renewing
- Partner with ByeTruck (byetruck.com) — instant cash offers, pickup in 48-72hrs
- Also Kelly Truck Buyers (kellytruckbuyers.com) — nationwide fleet liquidation
- Ritchie Bros (rbauction.com) — auction for larger fleets
- We handle: deactivate USDOT, cancel authority, notify insurance
- **CTA:** "Get a free quote for your truck" + "Let us handle the DOT shutdown paperwork"
- **Revenue:** referral fee per vehicle sold ($100-500 typical), plus our exit compliance services

### 20. "Need a Truck? Find Deals + Get Financing"
- Target: new carriers, expanding fleets
- Commercial Truck Trader (commercialtrucktrader.com) — largest marketplace
- TruckPaper (truckpaper.com) — Sandhills Global
- Big Rig Lending (bigriglending.com) — HAS affiliate program for truck financing
- **CTA:** "Looking for your first truck? We can help with financing and compliance"
- **Revenue:** financing referral commissions (Big Rig Lending affiliate), plus our new carrier bundle

### Vendors to contact Monday:
1. **ByeTruck** — ask about referral program for sending them sellers
2. **Kelly Truck Buyers** — same ask, compare terms
3. **Big Rig Lending** — sign up for affiliate program (truck financing referrals)
4. **Commercial Truck Trader** — ask about dealer/referral partnership

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## 📊 CAMPAIGN PRIORITY (by audience size)

| Priority | Topic | Audience Size | Expected Conv |
|----------|-------|--------------|---------------|
| 1 | MC Numbers Gone (#1) | 2M+ all carriers | High — news urgency |
| 2 | MCS-150 Fine (#5) | ~800K overdue | High — fear/urgency |
| 3 | Sole Prop Risk (#4) | 750K sole props | Medium — education |
| 4 | Inactive USDOT (#6) | ~1M+ inactive | Medium — reactivation |
| 5 | New Carrier Checklist (#14) | New entrants | Medium — bundle sale |
| 6 | 80% Fail Rate (#3) | New entrants | Medium — fear/education |
| 7 | CA MCP/CARB (#8) | 180K CA carriers | High — state-specific |
| 8 | D&A Program (#10) | All CDL carriers | Medium — requirement |
| 9 | IRP/IFTA (#7) | 650K interstate | Low — informational |
| 10 | Annual Report (#12) | 1.3M LLC/Corp | Medium — upsell |
