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    Fleet Card | Fuel | Trucking Finance

    Should More Small Carriers Use Fleet Cards? Pros, Cons, and Fleet Card Stats

    The benefits of fleet cards for trucking businesses seem obvious. So why are so many small fleets choosing not to use them?

    Read More Should More Small Carriers Use Fleet Cards? Pros, Cons, and Fleet Card StatsContinue

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    Compliance | Trucking Finance

    Event Recap: Trucking Insurance & Compliance

    A summary of the lessons learned from our event with Deep Compliance about trucking compliance and how it determines your commercial insurance costs.

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  • Save an Average of 40¢ per Gallon at Speedway!
    Fleet Card | Fuel | Trucking Finance

    Save an Average of 40¢ per Gallon at Speedway!

    We’ve just added another incredible partner to our fuel savings program: the 7FLEET Diesel Network adds 200+ locations, including Speedway.

    Read More Save an Average of 40¢ per Gallon at Speedway!Continue

  • 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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  • How to get a fuel card
    Fleet Card | Fuel | Trucking Finance | Trucking Technology

    How to Get a Fuel Card for Your Trucking Business

    One of the best ways to save money on fuel is to get a fuel card. So, how can you find the best card for your business, and how can you get approved?

    Read More How to Get a Fuel Card for Your Trucking BusinessContinue

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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.

    Read More What is a “Good” Factoring Rate?Continue

  • How much should towing a semi truck cost?
    Featured | Fraud Prevention | Trucking Finance

    How Much Does Towing a Semi-Truck Cost? Avoid Predatory Towing.

    How much should it cost to tow a semi-truck? How to know if you’re getting a good deal and avoid predatory towing.

    Read More How Much Does Towing a Semi-Truck Cost? Avoid Predatory Towing.Continue

  • Voluntary Revocation
    Compliance | Trucking Finance | Trucking News

    Can I Keep My Authority without Paying for Insurance? Voluntary Revocation Explained.

    Carriers may decide to pause operations for any number of reasons: maintenance, taking a long holiday, or simply rethinking their role in the industry. So, what happens to your authority?

    Read More Can I Keep My Authority without Paying for Insurance? Voluntary Revocation Explained.Continue

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    Carriers | Fuel | Trucking Finance

    How to Calculate Your Cost Per Mile

    Knowing your cost per mile is important for knowing how to negotiate with brokers. Let’s calculate it.

    Read More How to Calculate Your Cost Per MileContinue

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    Trucking Finance | Freight factoring | New Trucking Company

    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.

    Read More Freight Factoring: A Complete Guide for Trucking CompaniesContinue

  • 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.

    Read More How to switch factoring companiesContinue

  • Finding Grants To Start A Trucking Business
    New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

    Finding Grants To Start A Trucking Business

    Learn all about grants for starting your trucking business.

    Read More Finding Grants To Start A Trucking BusinessContinue

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