Factoring, fuel, compliance, and fleet growth — straight talk from the CFX team.
Trucking Business 101
Somebody is making money in freight without owning a truck, hiring a driver or carrying insurance, and it works because a carrier absorbs the loss. How double brokering operates, how to catch it on the rate confirmation, and what to do once it has happened.
Oct 5, 2026 · 10 min read
Compliance
Leasing on owner-operators to grow your fleet? Here is what your owner operator lease agreement must include under 49 CFR Part 376, and how to stay protected.
Sep 29, 2026 · 13 min read
Finance
What freight factoring actually costs: the rate, the advance, and the reserve most carriers forget to ask about. Plus what moves your rate and how to compare two offers properly.
Aug 20, 2026 · 12 min read
Trucking Business 101
A lumper fee is what a warehouse charges to unload your trailer. Here's who is actually supposed to pay it, what federal law says, and how to get your money back fast.
Aug 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Trucking Business 101
Diesel weighs about 7.1 pounds per US gallon at 60°F. See the gallons-to-pounds table, how temperature changes it, and why it matters for your axle weights.
Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Finance
Recourse vs non-recourse freight factoring explained: who carries nonpayment risk, what non-recourse contracts actually cover, why they cost more, and which structure fits your operation.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 min read
Trucking Business 101
Start a trucking company in 8 steps: CDL, LLC and EIN, MC/DOT authority, insurance, equipment, loads, cash flow, and compliance. Costs and FAQ included.
Jul 23, 2026 · 9 min read
Compliance
91.5% of U.S. carriers run 10 trucks or fewer. These regulations hit them hardest, and most don't find out until it's already costing them money.
Jun 10, 2026 · 13 min read
Finance
If the numbers look good on paper but your bank account tells a different story, you're not alone, and it's not bad luck.
May 10, 2026 · 8 min read
Finance
How CFX and TANK Payments are changing what "getting paid fast" really means?
Apr 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Trucking Business 101
Switching factors? The Letter of Release cancels your NOA and keeps your payments on track. Here's how to get one.
Mar 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Trucking Business 101
Navigating the financial landscape of the freight industry often requires a clear understanding of the Notice of Assignment (NOA), a standard legal document…
Feb 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Finance
For owner-operators and small fleets, fuel is often the largest variable expense. Managing that cost while maintaining steady cashflow is the difference…
Jan 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Trucking Business 101
A trucking business plan covers your executive summary, market analysis, startup costs, and cash flow projections. Here's how to build each section.
Jan 9, 2026 · 15 min read
Finance
You delivered the load three weeks ago. The invoice is still sitting there. Here is how factoring turns that invoice into cash, what it costs, and when it is the wrong move.
Jan 6, 2026 · 8 min read