What Happens After Your MC Number Goes Active?

2026-05-18T14:54:36-05:00Blog, Cash Flow Tips, Freight Factoring, Fuel Cards, New Authority Trucking Companies, Trucking Business Success, Trucking Company, Trucking Industry News|

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 [...]

What Is Reefer Fuel? Reefer vs Diesel, Fuel Costs, Taxes & Savings

2026-05-08T13:37:51-05:00Blog, Cash Flow Tips, Freight Factoring, Fuel Cards, Trucking Business Success, Trucking Company, Trucking Industry News|

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 to Run Broker Credit Checks in PorterGO

2026-05-11T13:56:12-05:00Blog, Cash Flow Tips, Freight Factoring, Fuel Cards, Trucking Business Success, Trucking Company, Trucking Industry News|

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 [...]

Which Trucking Type Makes the Most Money? Reefer vs Flatbed vs Dry Van (2026 Guide)

2026-04-16T08:20:32-05:00Blog, Cash Flow Tips, Freight Factoring, Fuel Cards, Trucking Business Success, Trucking Company, Trucking Industry News|

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 24/7 Fuel Advances for Truckers: Save on Diesel and Get Cash Anytime

2026-04-20T13:03:00-05:00Blog, Cash Flow Tips, Fuel Cards, Trucking Business Success, Trucking Company, Trucking Industry News|

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 [...]

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