Preferred Partners
Businesses we know personally, trust completely, and recommend to every DLA Academy student and graduate.
Every business on this page is personally vetted by DLA Academy. We don't take advertising or list businesses we haven't worked with directly. If a partner is here, it's because we genuinely believe in what they do and who they serve.
1.35M+ Daily Loads
DAT One is the load board the rest of the industry actually uses — 1.35M+ loads posted every business day, real broker-to-carrier rate data from the last 15 days, and TriHaul routing that finds 3-leg trips paying significantly better than standard round trips. It’s not the cheapest option, but for any owner-op committed to building a real trucking business, DAT pays for itself within 30 days. Through this partnership, every DLA Academy student gets 10% off the first year — up to $300 saved.
Whether you’re running a Sprinter, a 26-footer, a reefer, or a Class A with a flatbed — DAT has freight built for your rig from day one.
When you call a broker, you already know what the lane has actually paid in the last 15 days. Negotiate from data, not guesses.
Set your lane, truck type, and rate floor. The second a broker posts a matching load, you get notified. First call wins.
"The DLA grads who hit DAT in their first 30 days post-CDL consistently find loads faster, build broker relationships sooner, and reach profitability earlier."
"DAT’s freight network handled over 266 million loads in 2025 — more than every competitor combined. If freight exists on your lane, it’s on DAT first."
No Volume Minimums
The cash flow problem is the #1 reason new trucking businesses fail in year one. Brokers pay net-30 to net-60. Meanwhile, fuel, insurance, truck payment, and food don’t wait. DAT Outgo solves it: you haul a load, submit the invoice, and get paid within 24 hours. Outgo waits the 30–60 days — not you. 1.5–2.5% fee per invoice, no long-term contracts, no volume minimums, and it lives inside the same platform you use to find loads.
Submit invoice, get paid within 24 hours — often same-day. 95–97% of invoice amount hits your account before brokers even open the email.
Already on the DAT load board? Outgo lives inside the same platform. No double login, no double paperwork, no extra system to learn.
Before you haul, Outgo flags brokers with bad payment history. Protects you from doing the work and not getting paid.
"Cost of factoring on a busy week: $90 to $180. Cost of running out of cash and parking the truck for a week: thousands. The math isn’t close."
"Factoring during your first 90 days isn’t optional for most drivers — it’s how you survive long enough to build the business."
Transportation
Verified Clients
Dennis Luxury Transportation is a premium transportation service based in Birmingham, Alabama. Whether you need a reliable airport transfer, a luxury ride across the city, or a city-to-city route, Dennis delivers a first-class experience that treats every client like a VIP — every single ride. Professional, punctual, and genuinely committed to exceptional service from the moment you're picked up to the moment you arrive.
A safe, luxurious alternative to rideshare or public transportation for all your airport travel needs. Punctual and stress-free every time.
Weddings, proms, homecomings, family reunions, and more. Arrive in style. Group transportation handled with the same care as every individual ride.
Professional executive transfers, corporate events, Birmingham to Huntsville, and Birmingham to Atlanta — the same premium experience every mile.
"I highly recommend Dennis Luxury Transportation. The service was impeccable from start to finish — professional, punctual, and absolutely first class."
"Mr. Dennis is very professional — a gentleman who looks out for the best interest of his clients. He's the best in the city. Period."
We're selective about who we feature here — but if you serve the trucking and CDL community with genuine quality, we'd like to hear from you.