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(5 articles)Demystifying Factoring: A Smarter Tool for Carrier Cash Flow
Freight factoring is evolving beyond its traditional role as a quick-payment mechanism into a comprehensive financial and risk management tool for carriers. Summar Financial's market analysis reveals
Prime Inc. Sues IRS for $11M Reefer Fuel Tax—Credit Available to All Carriers
Prime Inc., one of the nation's largest refrigerated carriers, filed suit against the IRS seeking an $11 million refund for federal fuel excise taxes paid on reefer diesel between 2018 and 2021. The c
Rising Trucking Rates Mask Deteriorating Economics
The trucking industry is experiencing a rate recovery in mid-2026, with spot rates running 15% above year-ago levels and the SONAR National Truckload Index climbing to $3.71. However, this apparent st
Box Truck Owner-Operator Reality: Why 90% Fail in 2 Years
Victor Newton, a 28-year barber who transitioned to box truck ownership inspired by YouTube success stories, has become a vocal advocate for realistic expectations in the owner-operator space. His jou
ADAS Technology Reshapes Trucking Insurance Premiums and Fleet Risk
Trucking insurance premiums have reached record levels, climbing to 10.2 cents per mile in 2024 as nuclear verdicts and litigation risk reshape insurer underwriting practices. Within this challenging