Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses in trucking — for owner-operators, small fleets, and new authorities alike. A trucking fuel card that delivers real diesel discounts, nationwide network access, and integration with your factoring account can meaningfully reduce cost per mile over the course of a year. This [...]
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 [...]
Last Updated: May 4, 2026 What Are 2026 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 [...]
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 [...]
As trucking businesses plan out their year, logistics and supply chain demands significantly impact their revenue streams and bottom lines. Smaller and medium-sized companies are especially affected by their decisions to take part in the spot freight market or negotiate agreements for longer-term contract rates. While both options have pros [...]
What is 3PL 3PL is a common term thrown around by people in the business of logistics. It may be common jargon for people that have a foundation in this logistics business. However, most people outside this realm likely hear this term and are puzzled. What does it mean [...]
Learning how to calculate your cost per mile is essential for determining whether you are charging enough for hauling a load. Knowing and understanding how to calculate cost per mile can help ensure you do not lose money. Truck drivers can go out of business if they don't calculate their average cost [...]
Growing a trucking business has its fair share of challenges. Business owners that make the right decisions at the right time have the greatest chance of success. It doesn't matter how long you've been driving in the trucking industry; if you don't know how to operate a company, you [...]
By Lyn Leeburg, TAT Communications Director and Co-Founder When working on a strategy to fight human trafficking, one of the first steps should be to determine which groups of people have the greatest opportunity to spot human trafficking as it is happening. In other words, who could serve as [...]
Updated April 10, 2026 Getting your trucking authority is one of the first major steps to legally operate as a for-hire trucking company. If you want to know how to get a trucking authority, this guide walks through the process, costs, requirements, and what to do after approval. [...]