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How to Start a Trucking Business

Starting a trucking business can be a rewarding venture in the transportation industry, offering immense potential for growth and profitability. The trucking sector is a vital component of the economy, responsible for transporting goods and materials across the country and beyond.

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Non-Recourse Factoring: Unlocking Financial Freedom

Non-recourse factoring gives carriers fast access to cash while removing the burden of unpaid invoices. Instead of waiting 30 to 60 days for customer payments, you can turn those invoices into immediate working capital. The factoring company assumes most of the risk, so your cash flow stays steady even if a customer doesn’t pay. With this financial safety net, carriers can cover essential expenses like fuel, maintenance, and payroll without taking on new debt. It’s a smart way to keep trucks on the road and your business moving forward.

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Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Factoring: What Truckers Need to Know

Factoring is a way for owner-operators and carriers to have cash in hand without taking out a small-business loan. Learn how to optimize your cash flow to meet your business’s needs by taking advantage of the opportunities invoice factoring can offer. This guide will walk you through the differences between recourse and non-recourse factoring and how to find reputable factoring companies to take on your invoices, providing you with flexibility for business growth.

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Essential guide to invoice factoring for truckers

Cash flow challenges are a common hurdle for trucking businesses, with long payment cycles often causing financial strain. Invoice factoring offers a practical solution by providing immediate access to funds tied up in unpaid invoices, ensuring that truckers can cover essential expenses without delay.

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Freight Factoring 101

Freight factoring is a solution in which a business sells its accounts receivables (invoices) to a factoring company at a discount for payment within 24 hours.

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Is Freight Factoring Right For Me? 103

Factoring bridges the gap between completing a load and getting paid, offering immediate cash flow in exchange for a small fee. In today’s unpredictable freight market, it can help carriers and owner-operators eliminate cash flow gaps and keep their business moving forward without the stress of long payment cycles.

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How To Find Loads For Trucks

How to Find Loads for Trucks

In order to build a successful fleet, you need to be able to efficiently find profitable loads. In a highly competitive freight market, savvy carriers and owner-operators know exactly where to look for premium paying loads and how to make the most of the best platforms, networks, and cost-saving tools.

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Tools for Truckers: 50 Best Tools for the Ultimate Trucker Tool Kit

As a carrier or owner-operator, success on the road comes down to having the right tools at your fingertips. From screwdrivers and safety gear to load boards and digital tracking, every item in your toolkit matters. Being prepared means fewer delays, safer trips, and more profitable hauls. The right mix of physical and digital tools keeps your business moving forward.

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A Guide to Owner-operator Lease Agreements

An owner-operator lease agreement is a legal contract between a driver and a trucking company that outlines the terms of their working relationship. It allows carriers to expand their fleet without hiring employees, while giving owner-operators opportunities to access more freight. These agreements protect both parties, detail responsibilities, and specify compensation terms. Understanding the different types of lease arrangements can help you choose the best fit for your business goals.

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About DAT

DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 500 million freight matches and a database of $137 billion of market transactions.

The Original Load Board - Trusted Since 1978

The company was established in 1978 as the Dial-A-Truck (DAT) load finder service at Jubitz® truck stop in Portland, OR.