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Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information.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Editor’s Note: This article contains outdated content, but has been left up for anyone searching for this information.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This page has outdated content.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

Trucking Guide For How Owner-Operators File Taxes

How to File Taxes for Owner-Operators

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Learning how to file taxes as an owner-operator can be stressful while trying to run a successful trucking business. Since you own your trucking business, you are responsible for preparing your trucking company’s tax return.…

Trucking Guide to the Unwritten Rules of the Road

The Unwritten Rules Truckers Should Know

The secret rules truckers have taken years to figure out and master, especially as a new trucker who has only had a few hauls. Although a lot of unwritten rules of the road take experience and time to figure out, here’s a brief rundown on what you should be doing as a trucker in the…

Trucking Guide to the ELD Mandate

The Trucker’s Guide to the ELD Mandate

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. On December 18, 2017, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate took effect in the U.S. trucking industry. Surely, as a member of the transportation industry, you’ve heard a great deal of (predominantly negative) chatter about…

Trucking Guide to Truck Driver Salaries

How Much Money Does a Truck Driver Make?

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. The Income/Salary of a Truck Driver Truck driving salary remains low despite increasing demand There is a troubling condition developing in the U.S. economy that has received a great deal of press over the last…

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