Cash Flow Problems in Trucking: 5 Practical Solutions
Five practical strategies to stabilize trucking cash flow: factoring, quick pay, fuel cards, expense control, and tech.
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10 Ways to Reduce Fuel Costs for Trucking Companies
Practical tactics—speed limits, idling reduction, maintenance, routing, aerodynamics and telematics—to cut trucking fuel costs 15–25%.
Best Freight Broker Software in 2026: Top 8 Options
Choosing the right TMS is the difference between shrinking margins and profitable growth for freight brokers.
FMCSA Compliance Checklist for Trucking Companies
Practical FMCSA checklist covering DQ files, ELD/HOS, vehicle maintenance, drug testing, registrations, and audit readiness for carriers.
Freight Factoring vs Invoice Factoring: Key Differences
Freight and invoice factoring convert invoices to cash; freight factoring adds trucking-specific perks, faster funding, and stricter documentation.
How to Get a CDL License: 7 Steps for New Drivers
Seven-step roadmap to earn your CDL: eligibility, DOT medical, CLP, ELDT training, supervised practice, and the skills test.
Carrier Compliance Checklist
Protect your freight business with our free Carrier Vetting & Compliance Checklist. Minimize risks and prevent double-brokering today!
Trucking Cost & Profit Calculator
Calculate your trucking profit and cost per mile with our free tool. Optimize your owner-operator business and see how you stack up to 2024 benchmarks!
Things To Consider If You Want To Become An Owner-Operator, Part II: The Financial Assessment
So, you want to strike out on your own and become an owner-operator. In part one of our series, we took a look at all of the personal considerations you have to ponder before making that decision. In this week’s installment, we’re going to take a look at the second – and dare we say … Read more
The State of Logistics
It appears 2014 was the best year for the supply chain since the recession ended. The transportation sector grew by 3.6 percent over the course of the year. The primary growth driver was not higher rates, but rather stronger shipment volumes. Even so, the truck driver shortage continues to be a thorn in the side … Read more