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Starting a trucking business in Washington state has many benefits as evident by Forbes Magazine placing Seattle, Washington in the top spot for 2018 for best places for business and careers and Tacoma as number 10. Among the reasons to consider starting a trucking business in Washington State are their favorable business conditions, infrastructure and […]

When you are starting your own trucking business, there are many decisions both big and small that need to be made before you can haul your first load. This is the sixth in a six-part series covering the key financial considerations for starting your own trucking business.  Financial Consideration 6: Research ways to save on […]

When you are starting your own trucking business, there are many decisions both big and small that need to be made before you can haul your first load. This is the fifth in a six-part series covering the key financial considerations for starting your own trucking business.  Financial Consideration 5: Secure Financing  So far in […]

Now is the perfect time to consider becoming an owner-operator. Here are many of the start-up costs to become a trucking owner-operator. Costs are based on 1 truck as the amount of trucks you have effects some but not all of the below costs.  CDL License Renewal and EndorsementAbout $450This fee is state dependent and […]

When you are starting your own trucking business, there are many decisions both big and small that need to be made before you can haul your first load. This is the third in a six-part series covering the key financial considerations for starting your own trucking business.  Financial Consideration 3: Obtaining Insurance  You may have […]

When you are starting your own trucking business, there are many decisions both big and small that need to be made before you can haul your first load. This is the first in a six-part series covering the key financial considerations for starting your own trucking business.  Financial Consideration 1: Acquiring Equipment  Acquiring trucking equipment […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tetra Capital, a factoring company specializing in the transportation industry, is delighted to be named one of the best trucking factoring companies by the FactoringClub, for the second consecutive year. Over 100 factoring companies were evaluated for the awards and winners were selected based on contract terms, customer service and leadership.  Jeremy Robison, […]

Here are a few of our favorite funny trucker memes and signs for when you need to smile because of all those weather, holiday traffic or just general traffic delays. Source: Pinterest.com Source: Pinterest.com Source: Pinterest.com Source: Pinterest.com Source: funnyand.com Source: funnyand.com Source: Pinterest.com Source: carhumor.net

Slow payments from brokers and shippers can negatively impact many carriers when you have fuel, maintenance and other expenses that can’t wait until you get paid. It may feel like there is little you can do since when you receive payment is out of your control even if you have indicated short payment terms. A […]

One of the best ways to grow your business and make more money is to haul more loads. With the right preparations and planning, you will be ready to take on the additional loads that will come your way, and our six tips will help show you how! Tip 1 – Get financing in place […]