Earlier this month, diesel prices hit a 13-month high of $2.49 per gallon. Diesel prices have been climbing for a while now, forcing trucking companies and independent drivers to tighten......

The scenario is far too common among independent drivers and fleet owners. Funding is needed for any number of purposes, such as business growth, equipment upgrades, or working capital to......

Over the past year, truck drivers have increased mobile phone usage by nearly 60 percent. The increase in usage is not due to actual calls, but rather that truckers are......

As the trucking industry moves toward 2017, independent operators and fleet owners are making preparations to file taxes. In order to adjust for sales made in December, and ensure accurate......

Earlier this month, the Nikola Motor Company unveiled a prototype for a hydrogen-fueled semi. The hydrogen fuel cell contained in the vehicle is going to signal a mass production of......

One of the most common obstacles facing fleet owners and independent owner-operators alike is the lag in customer payments from open invoices. Drivers and fleet owners who issue invoices to......

With winter setting in and the holiday season upon us, owner-operators and fleet owners are experiencing a big spike in delivery orders. Both weather and traffic will be treacherous, and......

In the freight and shipping industries, business owners are often on the lookout for working capital solutions which provide flexibility for short term periods. Recently, merchant cash advances have been......