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Blog
Common Misconceptions About Recourse Factoring Every Small Business Should Know
Freight factoring has been offered for years, but there are many misconceptions about it, especially among small businesses. Misinformation is...
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Why 2026 Will Be a Key Year for Freight Factoring for Small Businesses
Small freight businesses can reap the benefits of freight factoring in 2026,, as it’s a pivotal year for trucking. Financial...
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Factoring vs. Quick Pay: Which Actually Saves Owner-Operators More Money?
Consistent cash flow is crucial for owner-operators and small trucking businesses because it’s a lifeline. Keeping cash coming in makes...
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E-books
E-books
Winterizing Your Rig
Properly preparing and maintaining a vehicle for winter’s challenging conditions is essential to: Minimize downtime and its inconveniences and expenses...
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E-books
Tires
Commercial truck tires are one of the largest operating expenses for most truck owner-operators. Extending the lifespan of tires helps...
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E-books
Steps, Handles, & Deck Plates
Collisions with other vehicles or single-vehicle accidents can lead to very serious injuries to truck drivers. However, most of the...
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White Papers
White Paper
4 Quick Tips to Picking an Insurance Company
As an owner-operator, vehicle insurance is critical. Not only do you need the proper insurance in place to stay compliant...
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White Paper
Understanding Retirement Accounts
If you don't want to work forever, you need to invest for your retirement. To reach your retirement goal, actively...
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White Paper
Tech On-the-Go
Modern times require business owners to embrace technology as an integral part of running a successful business, especially in the...
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Truck classification regulates safety. It is also used for commercial designation and vehicle registration. Check out these helpful flyers to get rollin’!
- Establish your truck company (Sole Proprietor, LLC, or Inc)
- Obtain FEIN (aka EIN) from the IRS: $50
- Apply for authority – MC/DOT/BOC-3: Free + federal fees of $350
- File UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) Fees based on # of vehicles, 1-2 Trucks: $99
- Insurance
- Intrastate Permits (pick up & deliver in the state)
- NY HUT permit for vehicles 18,000 lbs and above*
- Trailer registration
- You may need an ELD: Please refer to the FMCSA for a list of approved providers. (https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/ELD/List)
- Factoring
* NYHUT $105 per 3 years — No Proration
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ATA
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