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  • How To Open A Bank Account For Your Trucking Company
    New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

    How To Open A Bank Account For Your Trucking Company

    In this article, we’ll discuss why you should have a business bank account, the types of bank accounts available, how to set up an account for your company, as well as what to look out for in a bank.

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  • What’s The Best Legal Structure For A New Trucking Business?
    Compliance | New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

    What’s The Best Legal Structure For A New Trucking Business?

    If you’re starting a trucking business, it needs a legal structure. Here are the different options and what they mean.

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  • Four things To Do If You’ve Been Factoring With CoreFund
    Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

    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…

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  • What Does Net 30 Mean In Trucking, And Why Does It Matter?
    Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

    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.

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  • What Is A Notice Of Assignment In The Trucking Industry?
    Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

    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.

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  • What Is Factoring In Trucking? A Factoring FAQ
    Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

    What Is Factoring In Trucking? A Factoring FAQ

    Factoring can get your invoices paid a lot faster. But what is factoring in the trucking industry in particular? Find out in this detailed FAQ.

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  • Owner-Operator Vs. Company Driver: Comparing Pros & Cons
    Drivers | Trucking Finance

    Owner-Operator Vs. Company Driver: Comparing Pros & Cons

    Should you make your way in the trucking industry as an owner-operator or as a company driver? Learn some of the pros and cons of each.

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  • Low Down Payment Semi Trucks: A Path Toward Purchase
    Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

    Low Down Payment Semi Trucks: A Path Toward Purchase

    We won’t sugarcoat it: Purchasing a semi truck is a heavy financial lift. Don’t expect to buy new for less than $100,000—and depending on the features you need, the price will probably be a lot higher. Even with lender financing, you’ll need a down payment that could range from 10% all the way up to…

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  • How Many Miles Do Semi Trucks Last? (& More Trucking FAQs)
    Trucking Finance | Trucking Technology

    How Many Miles Do Semi Trucks Last? (& More Trucking FAQs)

    Semi trucks and tankers are both significant investments. A new power unit costs at least $100,000, and very likely more, depending on the build. Online trucking dealer Commercial Truck Trader sells new tanker trailers in the $70,000 range—and as we publish, a complete 2019 Freightliner fuel tanker truck was listed, with tax, at $227,109. Before…

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  • 7 Easy Ways To Manage (And Avoid) Fleet Downtime
    Load Management | Trucking Finance | Trucking Technology

    7 Easy Ways To Manage (And Avoid) Fleet Downtime

    Fleet downtime is a significant cost for trucking businesses. Here are a few ways to keep downtime to a minimum.

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  • Buying Your First Semi Truck: 5 Key Research Questions
    Drivers | New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

    Buying Your First Semi Truck: 5 Key Research Questions

    What do you need to know before buying your first semi truck? Lots. Here are some questions to guide your research.

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  • 6 Invoice Factoring Risks And How To Manage Them
    Freight factoring | Trucking Finance

    6 Invoice Factoring Risks And How To Manage Them

    Like any financial tool, factoring carries certain risks. Here are the invoice factoring risks truckers should watch out for—and ways to avoid them.

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