If you are in the freight industry, you know one thing for sure—getting paid on time is not always easy. Whether you run a trucking company, a freight brokerage, or an independent carrier, waiting 30, 60, or even 90 days for customers to pay can put a serious strain on your cash flow. That is … Read more
Waiting 30, 60, or even 90 days to get paid for completed hauls can be a major headache for truckers and small fleet owners. Cash flow is essential in the trucking business, and delayed payments can make it tough to cover fuel, maintenance, and payroll. That is where non-recourse truck factoring comes in—a financing solution … Read more
Running a trucking business means managing cash flow effectively, and waiting for customers to pay invoices can create financial strain. Trucking factoring helps bridge the gap by providing quick cash advances on unpaid invoices—but at a cost. Understanding trucking factoring rates is essential to making the best financial decision for your business. In this guide, … Read more
Running a trucking business is tough, and waiting weeks or months for customers to pay invoices makes it even harder. That is where factoring companies come in. They buy your unpaid invoices and give you quick cash, helping you cover fuel, maintenance, payroll, and other expenses. But with so many factoring companies out there, how … Read more
If you are in the trucking business, you know cash flow is everything. Fuel, maintenance, payroll, insurance, and other expenses do not wait just because your customers take their sweet time paying invoices. That is where factoring comes in. It is a financial tool that keeps trucking companies moving by turning unpaid invoices into immediate … Read more
The Big Truck Guide database contains dimension limits for 27 truck types. Pictures of each dimension are shown, with examples of straight truck limits, semi truck limits, and limits specific to B Trains, A trains and other trailers.
A new report by the Carbon Tracker Initiative highlights a reality that will soon be apparent to everyone. Fossil fuels are something that will come to an end, and the world will move to other sources of energy. Not only because it is better for the environment, but most importantly, because it will be cheaper. Which energy sources will be used for powering heavy trucks in the future?
What are the pros and cons of each – 53′ trailer with regular spread VS 48′ trailer with 10’1″ spread tandems?
There is sometimes confusion the difference between regular and spread tandems, how they are used, and what trailer lengths are used with each.
This article takes a look at comparing two common setups:
– 5 axle semi truck with a 53′ trailer and regular tandems – 4’2″
– 5 axle semi truck with a 48′ trailer and spread tandems – 10’1″
Expect to see more of this on Ontario highways Ontario has changed its LCV program. The program has been in place since 2009 and has been growing in popularity. Now, carriers can further take advantage of the larger vehicle sizes in Ontario to increase their payloads and efficiencies. Changes to the program include: Lifting permit … Read more
Divisible loads can be broken apart easily, while indivisible loads generally take more than 8 hours of work to disassemble. It is usually possible to obtain a permit for an indivisible load, but divisible loads have to follow weight regulations. Indivisible Loads: Hauling divisible versus indivisible loads makes a huge difference in the type of … Read more