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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…

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Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information.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Editor’s Note: This article contains outdated content, but has been left up for anyone searching for this information.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This page has outdated content.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

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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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Uber Freight: The New Freight Broker on the Block

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Uber Freight has successfully changed the way online load boards are accessed and utilized. By taking inspiration from their successful ride-sharing app and transitioning it to be trucker-centric, Uber has designed a way for drivers…

Do Truckers Want the Government to Raise the Gas Tax?

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Trump Toys with the Idea of Raising the Gas Tax When the federal government decides to levy a higher tax on gasoline and fuel, nobody feels it like the trucking industry. Accordingly, when the President…

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Recent Events Remind Truckers of the Importance of Highway Safety

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Trouble on I-88 Sends Reminder to Drivers Some tragic news this week has casted a shadow over the trucking industry. On Friday, April 21, truck driver Eduardo Munoz was capriciously gunned down while driving a…

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How Will Donald Trump’s Plans Impact the Trucking Industry?

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. Donald Trump and the Trucking Industry While many didn’t see it coming, Donald Trump secured himself a comfortable victory in the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections.…

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Fill Up Less at The Diesel Pump With These Tips

This page has outdated content. We’ve kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. 10 Ways to Fill up Less When Hauling Freight Truckers are always looking for ways to lower their fuel costs and fill up less, especially in the wintertime. Refiners mix in additives as well as…

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Amazon’s Relay App and It’s Impact on Small Trucking Businesses

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. Taxis are the most convenient way for people to get around—at least they were, until Uber stepped in. Uber and other ride-hailing apps changed the…

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