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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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  • 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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  • Live-Load Vs. Drop-And-Hook Trucking: Which Is Best?
    Freight Brokers | Load Management

    Live-Load Vs. Drop-And-Hook Trucking: Which Is Best?

    Should you focus on live-load trucking or favor drop-and-hook jobs? Here are a few top considerations to help with that decision.

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  • What Is A DOT Compliance Review, And How Do You Pass?
    Compliance

    What Is A DOT Compliance Review, And How Do You Pass?

    Worried about the prospect of a DOT compliance review? Get the facts on what to expect, and how to pass with flying colors, here.

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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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  • What Is Considered A “Good” CSA Score?
    Compliance

    What Is Considered A “Good” CSA Score?

    What is considered a good CSA score—and can a bad one shut your business down? Find out here.

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  • How Many Miles Can A Truck Driver Drive In One Day?
    Compliance | Drivers

    How Many Miles Can A Truck Driver Drive In One Day?

    How many miles can a truck driver drive per day? There’s no single answer, but here’s an easy way to find the right mileage goals for you.

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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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  • How To Start An Owner-Operator Trucking Business In 10 Steps
    New Trucking Company | Trucking Finance

    How To Start An Owner-Operator Trucking Business In 10 Steps

    Ready to start driving for yourself? Find out how to start a trucking business as an owner-operator in this comprehensive 10-step guide.

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  • Top 16 Trucking Company Performance Metrics You Need To Track
    Fuel | Load Management | Trucking Finance

    Top 16 Trucking Company Performance Metrics You Need To Track

    Before you make a purchasing decision, calculate rates, or set your budget, you need data. Here are the trucking company performance metrics to track.

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  • How To Find Truck Drivers—And Retain Them: 25 Key Tips
    Drivers

    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.

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  • Owner-Operator Taxes: A Guide For Your Trucking Business
    Compliance | Trucking Finance

    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.

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