How To Get An EIN For Your Trucking Company
Every trucking company needs a tax ID, also known as an EIN. To apply for an EIN, you need your business’s legal name among other details.
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How Much Does A CDL Cost? An FAQ For Aspiring Truck Drivers
Ready to embark on an exciting new career as a truck driver? First, you need your CDL. Here’s how much it’ll cost.
Why Finding Truck Parking Is So Difficult
Although trucking accounts for roughly three-quarters of US freight, the country has struggled for years to provide adequate truck parking that doesn’t interfere with the efficiency of deliveries or driver safety. In fact, drivers ranked parking challenges as the top concern, tied with pay, in a survey done by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)…
How AB5 Affects Carriers In California And What To Do About It
There’s been a lot of news and opinions circulating about AB5 and the legal action and protests from the trucking industry that surround it. On Monday, August 29, the injunction keeping the new law out of the trucking sector was officially lifted. (Read more about the latest in this case on Freightwaves.) Though the legal…
Every Load Board Truck Drivers Could Ever Need (Updated 2022)
Looking for the best load boards for your trucking business? They’re right here—nearly 100 of them.
Four things To Do If You’ve Been Factoring With CoreFund
The worst of the CoreFund fiasco is over: yesterday (July 28, 2022), the judge in the court case about the factoring company appointed a trustee on behalf of CoreFund Capital. This means there is now an entity that (in theory) could issue releases from UCCs and NOAs, though it will likely take days or weeks…
What Is A Load Board, And How Does It Help Your Trucking Business?
Load boards are the top solution for independent truckers looking for work. But what is a load board, and how do they work? Find out here.
What Does Net 30 Mean In Trucking, And Why Does It Matter?
What does net 30 mean to carriers? Find out here, along with helpful advice on navigating trucking payment terms.
What Is A Notice Of Assignment In The Trucking Industry?
Confused by the term “notice of assignment” in the trucking industry? It’s simpler than you think. Here’s what you need to know.
Owner-Operator Taxes: A Guide For Your Trucking Business
Struggling to understand owner-operator taxes for your trucking business? This guide walks you through the basics, including common tax write-offs.
A Simplified Guide To Common Factoring Terms
Struggling with unfamiliar factoring terms? This brief glossary introduces all the factoring terminology you need to know to understand the process.
How To Find Truck Drivers—And Retain Them: 25 Key Tips
It’s hard to figure out how to attract truck drivers during a labor shortage. These tips can help you recruit and retain drivers for the long haul.
