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The latest tips and insights from the freight industry, curated for trucking professionals.
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May 24, 2022
11 Hidden Fees in Freight Factoring
For truckers, average freight factoring fees range from 1% to 5% of the complete load payment. There are a number of hidden costs in the company's contract and knowing about th...
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Freight Factoring
June 9, 2021
Top 3 things to look for in your next Factoring Agreement.
You know, there is a certain point everyone hits in their business where you consider a business or service partner. But there are a lot of considerations to take in when choos...
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March 9, 2021
Why Wait on Payments from Brokers and Shippers?
The trucking industry is starting to gain a firm foothold in the economy, despite the challenges posed by pandemic restrictions, high unemployment in other sectors, and new leg...
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August 27, 2020
Reversing Cash Flow Deficits for Your Trucking Fleet
In the trucking industry, cash flow deficits can be a recurring issue. While short-term loans might seem like a viable solution, the reality is they can cause larger problems f...
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August 25, 2020
The Trucking Industry’s Need for Working Capital
Since the trucking industry is leading economic averages across almost every industry, the need for working capital is of the utmost importance to maintain momentum so the econ...
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News
April 10, 2021
The Market is hot. Take Advantage of it.
Take Advantage of Plentiful Freight to Grow your Business
“Retail Sales Explode in March”
“Third Round of Stimulus provides a huge boost to consumer economy “
“Freight...
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September 28, 2016
Veterans: Why Becoming a Truck Driver Could Be For You
Qualities that are instilled in a veteran during military service can be of enormous value in a truck driving career afterward. With the trucking industry in need of a great man...
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September 26, 2016
Time Management Tips and Mileage Goals for Rookie Drivers
When you're a new truck driver, it can be difficult to separate the good advice from the bad. Whether you've just finished truck driving school or are considering joining the i...
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August 23, 2016
Self-Driving Cars From Uber: The Future Impact On Delivery Fleets
Popular driving service company Uber recently announced its bid to launch a fleet of self-driving cars in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. The vehicles being used in this innovati...
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Trucking
June 9, 2021
Freight Fuel Cards Are Not Created Equal.
After a year of insanity, things are beginning to return to something that resembles what life used to be like. With the economy trying to right itself amid uncertainty, we are...
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April 10, 2021
Fuel prices are on the Rise – Already Over $3.00 a Gallon!
We are accustomed to seeing price hikes on diesel every summer. We got an early gift from Uncle Sam this spring; and not a pleasant one. Fuel is already climbing past $3.10 a g...
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April 10, 2021
The Market is hot. Take Advantage of it.
Take Advantage of Plentiful Freight to Grow your Business
“Retail Sales Explode in March”
“Third Round of Stimulus provides a huge boost to consumer economy “
“Freight...
Read More
March 10, 2021
Trucking Focuses on Hiring to Ease Demand, Driver Shortage
While unemployment is high in other industries, trucking is pulling ahead. Trucking industry analysts are pointing to a driver shortage of roughly 50,000. The shortage combined...
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October 25, 2016
Freight Factoring: Here’s What You Need to Know
Freight factoring is a common funding method in the trucking field. But many companies are not familiar with the specifics of this form of funding.
Here is a look at 8 things y...
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February 22, 2017
Innovations And The Future Of the Trucking Industry
We are not yet done with 2017, and the trucking industry has already seen a lot. ELDs are going to be mandatory in December. Mobile apps are opening up more opportunities for in...
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June 15, 2017
Freight Industry Disruptors: Taking On Both Road And Rail
Disruptors in the freight industry have been in the background for years. Ambitious start-up companies that leverage technology in an attempt to change the freight industry, whi...
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October 19, 2017
Investments: Trucking Is Poised For Economic Growth
Several cynics believe that the trucking industry is stagnating. The number of drivers is shrinking, legislation is keeping people from getting into trucking, hours are being re...
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