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Trucker Terms You Should Know
For many newcomers to the industry, adapting to the world of trucker terminology can feel a little bit like learning a completely different language. But trucker lingo isn’t that hard to decipher once you get down a few key phrases about the equipment, people, industry, and organizational elements you’re likely to encounter throughout your time in the trucking business.

White Paper: The Modern Brokerage
Do you know the exact tools you need to compete and profit? The Modern Brokerage ebook provides an overview of the tools modern brokerages use and covers the core software components, their use, and how they can rocket your brokerage to the next level.

White Paper: Pricing 101
Learn pricing strategies from experienced industry professionals, covering topics such as market analysis, pricing models, and the factors that affect your strategy.

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.

Is Freight Factoring Right For Me? 103
Are you still asking yourself, “What is freight factoring going to look like for my business, and is it right for me?”

Guide: How to Start & Run a Successful Trucking Company
Starting your own trucking company is a serious undertaking, but with a little planning and prepwork, the process can go a lot more smoothly.

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.

Factoring Benefits 102
Running a trucking business means constantly facing challenges, such as rising fuel costs, shortages of qualified drivers, and inconsistent cash flow.

Choosing a Freight Factoring Company 104
To get the most out of freight factoring, you’ll want to ensure the process aligns with your business goals and work with the right factoring company.

A Guide to Owner-operator Lease Agreements
Being an owner operator can be a gratifying experience — after all, working for yourself and running your own business offers truckers many opportunities to grow.

Guide to Truck Fleet Management
If daily freight deliveries remain the lifeblood of your fleet, effective truck fleet management can be the difference between your business thriving over the long-haul or getting left by the side of the road. But before you can implement a top-notch truck fleet management program, you first need a blueprint that leaves your fleet poised for success.

Everything You Need to Know About Truck Route Planning
Take a deep dive into all things truck route planning and see how carriers and owner-operators can get the most out of this process.
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