The best fuel cards for new authority trucking companies help reduce diesel costs, improve cash flow, and give owner-operators access to fuel discounts, expense controls, and nationwide fuel networks. How Fuel Costs Impact New Trucking Companies Starting a new trucking company is expensive fast. Between [...]
The Porter Freight Funding Summer Truck Showcase gives truck drivers and carriers a chance to share photos of their trucks, get featured, and win prizes by commenting on the official Facebook contest post before July 31, 2026. Show Off Your Truck for a Chance to Win Prizes The Porter [...]
What To Do After Your MC Number Goes Active Once your MC number goes active, your trucking company can begin booking loads, completing broker setup packets, managing fuel costs, and hauling freight legally. New authorities should focus on finding reliable brokers, staying FMCSA compliant, protecting cash flow, running broker [...]
Understanding Reefer Fuel Reefer fuel is the diesel fuel used to power refrigerated trailer units that keep temperature-sensitive freight cold during transport. Reefer fuel is separate from the fuel used to power the truck itself and is commonly dyed red because it is intended for off-road use. Reefer carriers [...]
How Broker Credit Checks Help Protect Trucking Companies For trucking companies, getting paid matters just as much as getting the load. One unpaid invoice can create serious cash flow problems, especially for small fleets and owner-operators. That’s why broker credit checks are one of the most important tools carriers [...]
Reefer vs Flatbed vs Dry Van: Which Makes the Most Money? The trucking type that makes the most money depends on more than just rates. Reefer, flatbed, and dry van trucking each offer different earning potential based on freight demand, operating costs, and payment speed. While reefer trucking [...]
Porter Fuel Card and PorterWallet 24/7 Advances help truckers and owner-operators save on diesel and access same-day fuel advances year-round. As diesel prices continue to strain the margins of independent truckers and carriers across the country, Porter Freight Funding is reminding the trucking community that real, lasting fuel [...]
Smart carriers are beating high diesel prices with two strategies: (1) planning fuel stops by price before leaving the yard and topping off at the cheapest location on the route, and (2) benchmarking their average price per gallon every month to measure savings and identify overspending drivers. The Porter [...]
What is the cheapest way to buy diesel fuel for truckers?The cheapest way to buy diesel fuel is to combine a fuel card that lowers your total price per gallon with real-time fuel price tools that help you choose the lowest-cost locations. Truckers save the most by planning fuel [...]
Truck driver tax deductions allow owner-operators and self-employed carriers to reduce taxable income by writing off business expenses like fuel, maintenance, and meals. In 2026, updated IRS rules, including higher per diem rates and expanded deductions, make it even more important to understand what you can legally claim. This [...]