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How to Get an ELD Device for FMCSA Compliance (2025)
Freight factoring | New Trucking Company

How to Get an ELD Device for FMCSA Compliance (2025)

Find out how to get an ELD device for FMCSA compliance. Compare costs, top providers, and step-by-step instructions for truck drivers and fleets.

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Freight factoring | New Trucking Company

How to Write a Box Truck Business Plan (Step-by-Step Guide)

Starting a box truck business can be a smart move in today’s logistics industry. Companies of all sizes rely on carriers with box trucks to move freight quickly and efficiently. But before you hit the road, you’ll need a solid box truck business plan.

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Inside of a box truck with a "paid" stamp on it. Best Factoring Companies for Box Truck Businesses
Freight factoring | New Trucking Company

Best Factoring Companies for Box Truck Businesses

Running a box truck business means managing tight margins and unpredictable cash flow. Shippers and brokers often take 30–60 days to pay. Many box truck business owners turn to factoring to support growth in the early days. Here are the top best factoring companies for box truck businesses.

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Manage your loads all in one place
Freight factoring | Load Management

Manage your loads all in one place

Discover Bobtail’s new Load Management system, for load creation, document requests, and invoice factoring in one easy-to-use app.

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Top Freight Factoring Companies Reviewed
Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

Top Freight Factoring Companies Reviewed

See what others have to say about the top freight factoring companies in the trucking industry.

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Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

What is a “Good” Factoring Rate?

How do you know if you’re getting a good factoring rate? The devil is in the details. Learn the difference between a factoring rate and the total cost.

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Fraud Prevention | Freight Brokers | Freight factoring | Load Management

How to Avoid Freight Scams and Fraud in Trucking

In this article, you’ll learn what fraud looks like, how to avoid it, and what to do in the event that you’re caught in the middle of a scam.

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Mobile Factoring App Updates: Q1 2023
Freight factoring | Trucking Technology

Mobile Factoring App Updates: Q1 2023

Here are all the updates we’ve made to our mobile factoring app since its launch in December 2022.

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Freight factoring | New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

Freight Factoring: A Complete Guide for Trucking Companies

Not sure if freight factoring is right for your trucking company? Unclear on what factoring even is? Find detailed answers here.

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How to switch factoring companies
Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

How to switch factoring companies

Tired of your current factoring company? Here’s how to switch.

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Freight factoring | Fraud Prevention | Freight Brokers | Load Management

What should I do if a broker doesn’t pay?

It’s uncommon, but it can happen. So, what should you do if a broker doesn’t pay part or all of a load? Here’s a guide.

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Financial Management For Small Trucking Businesses
Freight factoring | New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

Financial Management For Small Trucking Businesses

In the competitive trucking industry, where margins can be slim, it’s important to keep a close eye on your company’s finances.

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