A fuel card is a useful resource to help you save money when buying fuel. There are some key advantages for truck drivers and owners of trucking companies to obtaining a fuel card. You’ll gain even more benefits if you also use transportation factoring. Read more
The Truck Driver’s Guide to Online Load Boards
If you own a trucking company or are a truck driver who operates as an independent owner-operator, your livelihood depends on finding loads to haul. There are several ways to go about this, such as personal referrals. Today, however, the fastest and most reliable method is by using online load boards. Let’s explore what load boards are and why they are so valuable to truck drivers. Read more
Four Industries That Can Benefit the Most from Invoice Factoring
Cash flow fluctuations can be challenging for any business. In these uncertain times, however, businesses in many industries are experiencing ups and downs that are hard to predict. One of the most common reasons for cash flow instability is the delay between issuing invoices and receiving payment. Invoice financing, also known as invoice factoring, is one of the simplest ways to overcome this difficulty. Factoring invoices means that you receive immediate payment rather than being subjected to your clients’ payment schedule. Read more
How Trucking Companies Can Cope With COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t only a threat to human health but also to the economy. For many people, the impact has been disastrous as jobs have been lost and businesses have closed. For the trucking industry, however, the effects have been less clear cut. In some ways, in fact, the virus has actually created more demand for transportation services. Let’s look at some of the ways that the coronavirus has impacted the trucking industry. Read more
2020 Guide to Trucking and Transportation Industry Events
One of the best ways to keep up with the latest developments in the trucking industry is to attend live events and conferences throughout the year. These give you a chance to meet experts as well as other trucking business owners, drivers and everyone connected to the industry. Here is a guide to trucking industry events of 2020. Read more