Finding the right factoring partner can make or break your first few years as an owner operator. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid. Running your own truck means freedom. It also means waiting 30, 60, or [...]
If you’re running one truck, or even a small fleet, flexibility isn’t a luxury. It’s survival. And one of the biggest places small carriers lose flexibility is inside a long-term factoring contract they didn’t fully understand. Let’s talk about [...]
Freight has seasons. Anyone who’s been in trucking longer than a minute knows that things don’t stay steady all year. There are stretches when loads are plentiful and rates feel decent. And then there are slower periods with fewer loads, [...]
CarrierNet’s Year 1 Success PlanA practical guide to protecting cash flow and building a stable trucking businessStarting your first year as a carrier is exciting and overwhelming. Between running loads, managing paperwork, and waiting on broker payments, it’s easy to [...]
Guide to Spotting Freight Scams In the trucking industry, your biggest enemy isn't traffic or fuel prices—it's fraud. Scammers target new carriers because they know you are hungry for loads and might skip the due diligence. At CarrierNet, we believe [...]
Another year is in the books, and for many carriers, January is a time to reset. The freight market changes, rates fluctuate, but one thing remains constant: Cash is king. If you felt like you were chasing payments or [...]
As we approach the new year, I want to bring to your attention upcoming adjustments to our invoice submission and correction deadlines that will take effect on January 1, 2025. These changes are driven by recent shifts in our banking [...]
In a down market like we have today, it's important to utilize all proper tools and techniques to secure higher paying freight. One of the easiest ways to increase revenue is to utilize the DAT Hot Market Maps. [...]
How to Have the Funds for Fuel It's no secret in todays transportation industry the cost of fuel is the number one expense truckers face daily. But, do you know what the cost of fuel today is versus just [...]
The United States is currently experiencing shortages in products like baby formula, sunflower oil, and eggs. The Transportation Industry could be hit with a catastrophic DEF shortage if Union Pacific upholds an ultimatum with Flying J. The dispute combined [...]
