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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Editor’s Note: This article contains outdated content, but has been left up for anyone searching for this information.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This page has outdated content.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…

Trucking guide for servicing the post-storm Houston area

Freight Haulers in Demand as Floods Recede in Houston

Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information.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. WE DO NOT OFFER FEMA LOADS Hurricane Harvey Devastates Houston Area On August 25th, the then-under-the-radar tropical storm Harvey turned into a Category 4 hurricane and deluged Southeast…

Trucking guide for hauling for FEMA

Hauling for FEMA: What Drivers Should Know

WE DO NOT OFFER FEMA LOADS If you’re an owner-operator considering hauling for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), or you’ve already committed to hauling loads through a government contract, there are some situations to prepare for and expect when running loads for disaster relief, debris removal, or other necessities post-natural disaster. While many people flee…

Trucking Guide to Texas Highways Effected by Hurricane

Texas Highways Affected by Hurricane Harvey

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. Texas highways that are popular with freight routes have been greatly affected by the Category 4 Hurricane Harvey. Dropping 52 inches of rain in just…

Trucking Guide to the Worst Highways in the US

The Worst Highways in the United States

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. It is clear that the condition of the interstate system is a costly problem for owner-operators and truckers nationwide—but which highways, cities and states are the worst perpetrators? Read on and learn which interstates, cities…

Trucking Guide to the Best Songs to Drive To

Top Truck Driving Songs for the Road

The 20 Best Driving Songs of All Time Life on the road as a trucker can be hard, and time can seem to go by at such a slow pace when you’re driving. Finding things to pass the time and keep yourself focused on the road, but we can help you with that. Music is…

Trucking Guide to Freight Broker Bonds

What is a Freight Broker Bond?

Working as a freight broker can be incredibly profitable in today’s economy. A massive trucking shortage coupled with a high demand for trucking services provides entrepreneurs a great opportunity to dive into the industry that moves 70% of the nation’s freight and garners over $700 billion in revenue. Consequently, you’ve decided to try your hand…

Trucking Guide to Getting Your Own Trucking Authority

How to Get Your Trucking Authority and Be Your Own Boss

Obtaining Your Motor Carrier Authority Nothing beats becoming your own boss—this is especially true within the trucking industry. As a truck driver, you have an inside look at one of the American economy’s most important industries. With that inside look, you have no doubt noticed the massive shortage of truck drivers in the U.S.—and you…

how to become a broker

Starting a Freight Brokerage Business— How to Become a Broker

So, how does one start a freight brokerage business? What does a freight broker do? Get the answers to those questions (and many more) by reading this guide to starting your very own freight broker company. Becoming a Freight Broker The trucking industry is massive. As the American Trucking Associations puts it, it is the…

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