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  • The 6 Questions A Trucking Business Plan Should Answer
    Freight Market | New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

    The 6 Questions A Trucking Business Plan Should Answer

    Not sure if your trucking business plan is good enough? Evaluate it based on six simple questions.

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  • Every License And Permit You Need For Your Trucking Company
    Compliance | New Trucking Company

    Every License And Permit You Need For Your Trucking Company

    The number of licenses, permits, and paperwork for starting a trucking company can be overwhelming. But thousands of owner-operators and carriers have figured it out. You can, too! And we’re here to help.

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  • How To Legally Establish A New Trucking Business
    New Trucking Company

    How To Legally Establish A New Trucking Business

    What do you need to legally establish your new trucking company? Here’s a full guide to answer that question.

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  • Requirements For Driver Qualification Files (DQ File)
    Compliance | Drivers

    Requirements For Driver Qualification Files (DQ File)

    Here’s a complete guide on how to create and maintain your Driver Qualification File(s) as a small carrier.

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  • How To Find Loads For A New Trucking Company
    Freight Brokers | Load Management | New Trucking Company

    How To Find Loads For A New Trucking Company

    Once your new trucking business is set up, it’s time to book your first load. How can you find loads as a new trucking company?

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  • How To Get Your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
    Compliance | Drivers

    How To Get Your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

    Everything you need to know about getting your CDL.

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  • You Asked, We Delivered. The Bobtail Mobile Factoring App Is Here!
    Freight factoring | Trucking Technology

    You Asked, We Delivered. The Bobtail Mobile Factoring App Is Here!

    We’ve been working on a mobile factoring app for many months and it’s finally arrived! Here’s everything you need to know about the new Bobtail mobile app.

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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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  • Truck Load Rates In 2022, And How To Use Them
    Freight Brokers | Freight Market

    Truck Load Rates In 2022, And How To Use Them

    Checking average truck load rates is just the beginning. You also have to know how to leverage them for success. Get tips here.

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  • What Is A Freight Broker? Understanding Trucking’s Dealmakers
    Freight Brokers

    What Is A Freight Broker? Understanding Trucking’s Dealmakers

    There’s more to trucking than shippers and carriers. Learn everything you need to know about freight brokers, plus tips to work with them effectively.

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  • How To Get An EIN For Your Trucking Company
    Compliance | New Trucking Company

    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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  • 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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