While soft volumes, tighter margins, and shifting demand have brought new challenges, they have also highlighted what truly sets strong carriers apart. Success today is no longer about relying on a single customer or a single lane. It is about building an operation that can adapt, navigate cycles confidently, and...
Planning Preventive Maintenance Around Freight Schedules
Preventive maintenance isn't just a shop task; it's one of the strongest profit strategies a carrier can implement. Every hour your truck moves, it earns. Every hour it sits, it costs.
Early Fleet Expansion Challenges Every Small Carrier Must Know
Expanding from one truck to a small fleet is the point where most carriers struggle. Industry data shows that the transition from one to two trucks is the most financially vulnerable stage for trucking companies.
Why One-Truck Systems Break Down When You Scale
Scaling from one truck to a small fleet is harder than it looks. Learn why early systems break, how to fix them, and how to build a trucking business that grows sustainably.
Top Mistakes That Keep Trucking Businesses from Growing
The trucking industry offers real opportunities for growth and profitability, but it's also unforgiving.
Is Factoring a Line of Credit?
Many business owners compare invoice factoring to a line of credit because both provide access to working capital that increases as sales grow.
How SMBs Can Build a Winning Financial Strategy
The last quarter of the year is not just a closing chapter—it is the foundation for what comes next.
Independent vs. Chain Gas Stations: What’s the Best Option for Your Fleet?
Fueling the nation’s trucks depends on a vast and diverse retail network. As of 2025, the U.S. has more than 145,000 gas stations, divided almost evenly
Summar Launches 2 PM Cut-off Time for Same-Day Purchases
At Summar Financial, we’re always finding new ways to keep trucking business owners ahead of the curve.
How Trucking Companies Can Find the Cheapest Diesel
For most carriers, fuel is the single biggest operating cost—often more than truck payments or insurance combined.