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Credit Checking a Broker: time wasting or wise business?

Owner operators and small fleets run on tight margins. One broker who sits on an invoice for 60 or 90 days, or disappears entirely, can wreck your cash flow for the whole quarter. Checking a...

How to Set Yourself Up for a Stronger Second Half of 2026

The first half of the year is behind you. Here’s how owner-operators and small fleet owners can use the next six months to tighten up cash flow, cut costs, and position their business for long-term...

Trucking Safety: How Owners Fail and Lose Money

Are you tired of losing profits because of trucking safety and compliance issues? We’ve got an insider interview with Natallia Opalko, the owner of Trucking Safety with over a decade of experience in the industry....

Navigating Today’s Freight Market for Owner-Operators

Introduction: In today’s dynamic freight market, owner-operators are facing a unique set of challenges. With fluctuating spot rates, rising diesel prices, and the instability of brokerage firms, navigating this landscape requires resilience, adaptability, and

How to Start a Trucking Business in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Drivers

The trucking industry remains one of the most vital arteries of the U.S. economy — moving billions of tons of goods each year. With a driver shortage and constantly shifting freight demand, starting a trucking...

Seven Top Factoring Questions Answered By BasicBlock CEO

What is freight factoring? Who can do it? How does factoring prevent fraud? CEO and Co-Founder of BasicBlock, Taylor Monks, answers all this and more on the latest FreightCaviar podcast.  If you’re not familiar with...

Five Ways To Grow Your Trucking Business

Want to know how to grow your trucking business? David Voronin is the President and CEO of MigWay, Inc., a trucking company based in Pineville, North Carolina. In a recent interview on The FreightCaviar Podcast,...

Five Mistakes New Owner Operators Make

As a new owner-operator, it can be overwhelming to navigate the complexities of the trucking industry. However, with experience and knowledge, it is possible to avoid common mistakes that can lead to wasted time, wasted...

Talking Freight Factoring With Brett Byman

The FreightCaviar podcast dove into the fast-paced world of freight factoring with Brett Byman, the COO of BasicBlock.io. Alongside brand new FreightCaviar co-host Bob Kruz, Owner of MX Trucking and the Founder of the @usa_transportation...