Porter Fuel Card and Porter Wallet 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 [...]
What Are Hot Shot Rates Per Mile Right Now? Hot shot rates per mile right now typically average around $1.50 per mile, but can range from $1.00 to $3.00+ per mile depending on the load, distance, and urgency. Standard, non-urgent loads often fall between $1.25 and $1.75 per mile, [...]
Curious how the latest import tariffs might impact your trucking business? While the shift toward domestic sourcing is shaking up freight lanes, it’s also creating new regional and short-haul opportunities for trucking companies. As U.S. manufacturers adapt, industry experts expect the market to find its footing within the year. [...]
How to Start Your Own Trucking Company Starting a trucking company can be an intimidating business operation. But with help from trucking industry experts, it doesn’t need to be. Whether you have been a company truck driver with an established carrier or a new owner-operator, starting a trucking business [...]
The Department of Transportation (DoT) defines double brokering as the illegal act of creating a deal involving two or more licenses. These arrangements are common in the United States transportation industry. The DoT argues that at least 70% of the loads on the Load Board experience double brokering, which leads to [...]
As a trucker or owner-operator, you've likely heard of drop-and-hook shipping. You might have even heard carriers, shippers and drivers rave about how easy, convenient and efficient this method is compared to its counterpart — live-load trucking. Is drop-and-hook trucking — also known as drop-and-pick trucking — suitable for [...]
Anyone in the trucking industry understands there are significant regulations for commercial transportation, whether the trip takes them around the block or across the country. While some guidelines are universal, others are related to how and where you transport goods. These selective rules are primarily related to whether your [...]
What happens when truckers drive their vehicle without a load? Many truckers don't make a profit during those transitional times throughout the day or when going home. Driving distances without a load can't be entirely avoided — it's a natural component of the job. However, truckers can create a [...]
Heavy haul trucking is a popular method for transporting goods and machinery across the U.S. If you operate a trucking company that performs heavy hauling or is looking to start, check out this guide to learn more about how the process works. What Is Heavy Haul Trucking? Heavy haul [...]
In 2021, businesses transported more than $1.33 trillion in freight through various transportation methods, such as trucks and trains. Two key players that enable this complex market to succeed are freight forwarders and freight brokers. While many consider the terms freight forwarders and freight brokers to be interchangeable, these [...]