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Why financial management within TMS is crucial for trucking companies?

5/6/25

3 min read

Why financial management within TMS is crucial for trucking companies?

In the fast-paced world of freight and logistics, trucking companies face relentless pressures—from managing complex operations to ensuring profitability amidst fluctuating costs.

The Rise and Fall of the Trucking Industry: Navigating Economic Challenges and Technological Disrupt

5/6/25

4 min read

The Rise and Fall of the Trucking Industry: Navigating Economic Challenges and Technological Disrupt

The trucking industry, like many others, experienced significant ups and downs in recent years.

The Real Costs of Running a Trucking Company in the USA: A Carrier's Perspective

5/6/25

2 min read

The Real Costs of Running a Trucking Company in the USA: A Carrier's Perspective

Running a trucking company in the United States is a complex and demanding endeavor that requires meticulous planning, efficient operations...

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What a Truck That Sits Three Days a Week Really Costs You

4/21/26

5 mins read

What a Truck That Sits Three Days a Week Really Costs You

A truck sitting three days a week costs a bigger fleet $1,800 to $3,200 weekly in lost margin plus fixed costs. Here is the true math and how carriers surface it.

Insurance Premium Prepay vs Monthly What Fleets Choose

4/20/26

5 mins read

Insurance Premium Prepay vs Monthly What Fleets Choose

Insurance prepay saves 5 to 10 percent but locks up capital. Monthly financing preserves cash at 8 to 12 percent APR. Here is the math and the decision framework.

Chargebacks Reserves and What Your Factor Actually Keeps

4/19/26

5 mins read

Chargebacks Reserves and What Your Factor Actually Keeps

Factoring reserves and chargebacks tie up 5 to 15 percent of your revenue for weeks. Here is what your factor actually keeps, why, and how to shrink it.

What a Fleet Should Have in Working Capital Per Truck

4/21/26

5 mins read

What a Fleet Should Have in Working Capital Per Truck

Trucking working capital per truck runs $8K to $15K depending on payment terms, factoring model, and fuel spend. Here is the math and how bigger fleets protect it.

Fuel Bonuses Fuel Discounts and Where the Real Money Sits

4/20/26

4 mins read

Fuel Bonuses Fuel Discounts and Where the Real Money Sits

Fuel bonuses and discounts move a few cents at the pump, but the real money sits in surcharge math, negotiated rebates, and reconciled statements. Here is where.

When Factoring Everything Stops Making Sense at 200 Trucks

4/19/26

5 mins read

When Factoring Everything Stops Making Sense at 200 Trucks

Factoring every load costs $700K+ a year on a 200-truck fleet. Here is when to move a portion off factoring, what replaces it, and the finance workflow that supports it.

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