by Mary | Jul 28, 2026 | Business, Freight Factoring, Fuel Surcharge, Trucking Business
If it feels like the spot market has been on a rollercoaster the last few weeks, that’s because it has. Rates spiked hard around the July 4th peak, dry van freight pushed up near $2.44 a mile, refrigerated close to $2.80, flatbed near $2.95, all before fuel...
by Mary | Jul 7, 2026 | Freight Factoring
Starting as an owner-operator can feel like jumping off a cliff and building the plane on the way down. One day you’re an employee. The next day you’re running a business: a business that moves freight, pays for fuel, manages paperwork, and lives or dies...
by Mary | Apr 22, 2026 | Business, Freight Factoring, Trucking Business
The trucking industry remains one of the most vital arteries of the U.S. economy — moving billions of tons of goods each year. With a driver shortage and constantly shifting freight demand, starting a trucking business in 2026 can be both lucrative and rewarding if...
by Mary | Mar 31, 2026 | Business, Freight Factoring
Not all factoring companies are built the same, even though most of their websites say the same three things: fast funding, no hidden fees, great support. Owner operators and small fleet owners end up picking based on whichever site looks the most trustworthy, then...
by Mary | Mar 7, 2023 | Business, Freight Factoring, Trucking Business
What is freight factoring? Who can do it? How does factoring prevent fraud? CEO and Co-Founder of BasicBlock, Taylor Monks, answers all this and more on the latest FreightCaviar podcast. If you’re not familiar with freight factoring, it’s a financing option for...
