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How to Deal with Road Rage as a Truck Driver

Frustration and anger are natural human emotions that can sometimes get the best of us. We’ve all been behind a slow driver, someone who doesn’t use a turn signal, someone who cuts us off and other situations that can make us yell the occasional bad word. However, if you’re a truck driver, dealing with road…

new driver mistakes

Common Mistakes New Truck Drivers Make

If you’re thinking about becoming a trucker or you’re just starting out, you might be feeling a little intimidated or nervous. With all the laws, rules and regulations in place, you want to make sure you’re prepared to successfully start your new career. Newbie drivers tend to learn the unwritten rules of the road for…

The Trucking Guide to Choosing a Trucking School

How to Choose the Best Truck Driving School

3 Things to Consider Before Picking a CDL School The first step to starting your career in the trucking industry is choosing a truck driving school. This is an important decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly because it builds the foundation of your career, so deciding which CDL school is best for you can be…

The Trucking Guide to Best Roadside Attractions

Best Roadside Attractions in the U.S.

The U.S. is beautiful but driving for a living can get boring. Check out this list of the most interesting, bizarre, funny and even scary roadside attractions in every state to stop and see. Whether you’re hauling a load for work or taking a road trip with friends, these road trip stops will keep you…

The Trucking Guide to Holiday Driving

Holiday Driving Tips for Truckers on the Road

The freight never stops, which is why trucking can be such a rewarding job. Spending the holidays on the road can be a great opportunity for truckers to haul extra loads due to the busy season. While it is a great money-making opportunity, driving coast to coast, or even regionally, can take a toll on…

The Trucking Guide to Gift Ideas

The Best Gift Ideas for Truck Drivers

For those of you who have bought gifts for truckers in the past, you know that it’s not easy to come up with new ideas for every gift-worthy occasion, birthday or holiday. If this is your first time giving a gift to a trucker, it can be fun to think of ideas for what they…

Guide to the Best Trucking Blogs

Best Trucking Blogs to Follow

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Blogs are great sources for honest, authentic information from people who have experience with what they’re writing about. There are tons of blogs online; it’s estimated there are 600 million! With that many to consider,…

Safe Driver Week 2017

Operation Safe Driver Week 2017

Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. October 15 through October 21 Operation Safe Driver Week will be October 15 to October 21, 2017. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, law enforcement officials…

ELD Rule: Is your trucking company exempt?

ELD Rule: Is Your Trucking Company Exempt?

The enforcement of the ELD rule is approaching quickly. See if you and your fleet are exempt from using Electronic Logging Devices by reading this infographic. Truck Drivers Exempt from the ELD Rule: Understanding the 100 Air Mile Exemption The 100 air mile exemption is a provision that allows certain commercial drivers to operate without…

Checklist for Truckers

Must-Have Supplies for Every Truck Driver

From flat bed drivers to freight haulers and everyone in between, preparing your truck for a trip is essential to keep yourself safe and comfortable while you’re on the road. Whether you’re a regional or OTR driver, you’re truck should be equipped with everything necessary for a trip, no matter what the duration. In response…

ELD Mandate Protest

ELD Mandate Protest

Editor’s Note: This article contains outdated content, but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the Factor Finders blog section to find our more recent content. “ELD or Me” and “Operation Black and Blue,” the popular Facebook groups, have planned a protest in our nation’s capital from October 3 to October…

Trucking guide to hours-of-service regulations

Hours-of-Service Regulations—Everything a Trucker Should Know

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. In the past couple of years, there has been an unprecedented level of legal change within the trucking industry in the United States. The industry’s regulatory bodies have shaken up how trucker’s conduct their daily…

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