Posts by Gabby Silva
The 8 Requirements for a Driver Qualification File (Video)
Here at Provident Commercial Finance our #1 goal is to support the trucking industry in as many ways as possible. One way we can help is provide answers to some of your most important driver qualification file questions. Q: What is the hardest part of the New Entrant Safety Assurance Program?—– 0:32 …
Read MoreHow to Start a Trucking Company (7 Steps)
Want to know how to start a trucking company? In this article, we will discuss seven steps to be successful. Small trucking companies and their owners and operators keep our country running. And in today’s current economic standing, the demand for carriers is at an all-time high. Trucking is the bloodline of industry…
Read MoreThe Truth About Recourse vs Non-Recourse Factoring (Video)
As a new carrier just getting started or an established carrier looking to grow your business, you’ve probably researched factoring, and may have come across the terms recourse and non-recourse factoring. Before you make decisions on factoring companies, it’s important to understand the differences between these two factoring types. We visited with Talley Clower,…
Read More[The Ultimate Guide] to Finding the Best Factoring Company for Trucking
Factoring is particularly popular in the trucking industry and has proven to be a great fit for a range of different trucking companies. Whether your fleet is large or small, local or far-reaching, partnering with a factoring company for trucking can help you manage your finances and improve your cash flow. In this guide, we’ll…
Read More5 Truck Driver Health Tips – (Simple) Ways to Stay Sharp On the Road
Common Job Health Hazards There are many physical health hazards that truckers face on the job. Most of them are due to a lack of physical activity and the poor diet that often comes with being on the road. The most common health issues truckers face include heart disease, diabetes, sleep ailments, and stress. They…
Read More10 Truck Driving Safety Tips Every Professional Driver Should Follow
Over recent years, the number of CDL truck drivers who have tragically passed away on the job has been going up, not down. Hopefully, we’ll see those numbers decline soon, and you can help by making sure that you and your fellow truck drivers are aware of and actively practicing the best safety methods. Here are…
Read More5 Great Tips for Financing Your Truck
Financing your truck can be a critical step in making your business a success. The many available financing options can seem overwhelming, particularly if you’ve never tried financing your truck before or are worried about the state of your credit. Regardless of your financial background or experience in trucking, there are still options available! The…
Read More6 Best Tips For Choosing a Dispatching Service
If you’re interested in a dispatching service, it’s important to make sure you’ve got the right one. Dispatching services range from large to local, comprehensive to bare-bones, and every service will have a different area of expertise. Selecting the one that’s the best fit for your company can seem daunting, but by asking yourself a…
Read More9 Best Fuel Saving Tips For Truckers
If you’re in the trucking business, you know exactly how important fuel savings are. With such a significant amount of your budget devoted to fuel, even small adjustments can add up to major savings over time. If you’ve been looking for ways to cut down on your fuel costs, consider the following tips. Fuel Saving…
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