## [How to Set Yourself Up for a Stronger Second Half of 2026](/content/owner-operator-second-half-2026-planning/index.html)

by [Mary](/content/author/mary/ "Posts by Mary"/index.html) | Jun 25, 2026 | [Business](/content/category/business/index.html), [Trucking Business](/content/category/trucking-business/index.html)

How to Set Yourself Up for a Stronger Second Half of 2026 The halfway point of the year is one of the best times to take a hard look at your trucking business — what’s working, what’s draining you, and what needs to change before December rolls around.

## [How to Start a Trucking Business in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Drivers](/content/how-to-start-a-trucking-business-in-2026-a-step-by-step-guide-for-new-drivers/index.html)

by [Mary](/content/author/mary/ "Posts by Mary"/index.html) | Apr 22, 2026 | [Business](/content/category/business/index.html), [Freight Factoring](/content/category/freight-factoring/index.html), [Trucking Business](/content/category/trucking-business/index.html)

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 business in 2026 can be both lucrative and rewarding if...

## [Seven Top Factoring Questions Answered By BasicBlock CEO](/content/seven-top-factoring-questions-answered-by-basicblock-ceo/index.html)

by [Mary](/content/author/mary/ "Posts by Mary"/index.html) | Mar 7, 2023 | [Business](/content/category/business/index.html), [Freight Factoring](/content/category/freight-factoring/index.html), [Trucking Business](/content/category/trucking-business/index.html)

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 freight factoring, it’s a financing option for...

## [Talking Freight Factoring With Brett Byman](/content/talking-freight-factoring-with-brett-byman/index.html)

by [Mary](/content/author/mary/ "Posts by Mary"/index.html) | Jan 24, 2023 | [Business](/content/category/business/index.html), [Freight Factoring](/content/category/freight-factoring/index.html), [Trucking Business](/content/category/trucking-business/index.html)

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 page on Instagram, we...

## [Five Changes in Trucking Coming in the Next Decade](/content/five-changes-in-trucking-coming-in-the-next-decade/index.html)

by [Mary](/content/author/mary/ "Posts by Mary"/index.html) | Jan 17, 2023 | [Business](/content/category/business/index.html), [Trucking Business](/content/category/trucking-business/index.html)

The future of trucking is here–but what does that mean exactly? What changes in the trucking industry are on the horizon? As technology and regulations continue to evolve, we’re seeing a number of trends take hold and alter how things get done in transport. Here are...

## [5 Autonomous Trucking Companies to Keep An Eye On](/content/5-autonomous-trucking-companies-to-keep-an-eye-on/index.html)

by [Mary](/content/author/mary/ "Posts by Mary"/index.html) | Dec 20, 2022 | [Business](/content/category/business/index.html), [Freight Factoring](/content/category/freight-factoring/index.html), [Trucking Business](/content/category/trucking-business/index.html)

Are you worried that autonomous trucks will take over your job? Well, not so fast. We are far away from autonomous trucks being on the road without a human driver in the cab. For now, the main goal of AV trucks is to improve the safety and efficiency of truck drivers...