GET PAID FOR THE FREIGHT YOU ALREADY HAULED.
Keep your truck moving while factoring helps turn eligible freight invoices into working capital.
YOU HAULED THE LOAD. WHY WAIT WEEKS TO USE THE MONEY?
1. Accept the load
Carrier books the freight.
2. Deliver
Carrier completes delivery.
3. Submit invoice
Required paperwork goes in.
4. Broker/shipper terms
Payment follows its payment terms.
5. Wait
Carrier waits for the payment.
6. Costs continue
Fuel, payroll, repairs, insurance.
WHAT IS FREIGHT FACTORING?
MORE CONTROL OVER YOUR CASH FLOW
Fuel & Operating Costs
Access working capital that can help manage fuel and everyday operating expenses.
Driver Payroll
Help maintain predictable cash flow for payroll and contractor obligations.
Repairs & Maintenance
Keep cash available for unexpected repairs and maintenance.
Insurance & Fixed Costs
Reduce the pressure created by waiting on slow-paying invoices.
Keep Trucks Moving
Working capital can help carriers continue accepting and completing loads.
Business Growth
Additional working capital may help a carrier support additional equipment, drivers or operating needs, subject to its own financial situation.
FACTORING SUPPORT BUILT AROUND THE TRUCKING BUSINESS
01 — Tell Us About Your Operation
Share your company information, equipment, freight profile and current needs.
02 — Understand Your Situation
We help identify what type of factoring relationship may fit your operation.
03 — Review Available Options
We can connect you with factoring providers that serve trucking companies.
04 — Complete Provider Review
The selected factoring company handles its own underwriting, approval and agreement.
05 — Start Funding
If approved and contracted, the factoring provider handles funding and invoice-related processes according to its agreement with the carrier.
DON’T LOOK AT THE RATE ALONE. LOOK AT THE WHOLE PROGRAM.
Factoring fee structure
How fees are calculated and when they apply.
Advance rate
The portion of an invoice advanced up front.
Reserve requirements
What is held back and when it is released.
Recourse vs. non-recourse
Who carries the risk of non-payment, and under what conditions.
Contract length / termination
Commitment period and how to exit.
Minimum volume requirements
Any monthly or ongoing volume commitments.
Fuel advances & optional services
Add-ons offered and what they cost.
Broker/shipper verification
How customers are checked and approved.
Funding speed
Stated timelines and the conditions behind them.
ACH / wire / payment options
Available methods and any related charges.
Customer service / account rep
Access to a real account representative.
Additional fees
Any charges beyond the main factoring fee.
RECOURSE OR NON-RECOURSE? UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE.
RECOURSE
Under a recourse arrangement, the carrier may remain responsible for certain invoices that are not collected, subject to the agreement and circumstances.
NON-RECOURSE
A non-recourse arrangement may transfer certain credit risks to the factoring company, but coverage is subject to the specific agreement, exclusions and conditions.
FACTORING VS WAITING FOR BROKER PAYMENT
WAIT FOR STANDARD TERMS
Payment arrives on the broker’s or shipper’s schedule.
- Invoice submitted
- Carrier waits according to broker/shipper payment terms
- Operating expenses continue
- Cash remains tied up in receivables
FACTORING ARRANGEMENT
A factoring provider may advance funds against eligible invoices, according to the agreement.
- Eligible invoice submitted
- Factoring provider reviews the invoice
- Funding/advance may be provided according to the agreement
- Factoring provider later collects according to its process
BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE MOVING FREIGHT
Owner-Operators
Single-truck carriers who want to understand how factoring can smooth cash flow between delivery and broker payment.
Small Fleets
Fleets managing several trucks, drivers and fuel bills, where waiting on invoices can strain weekly cash flow.
Growing Carriers
Carriers adding trucks or lanes who want to compare factoring programs before committing to terms.
Newer Motor Carriers
Newer authorities that want help understanding their options. Each provider sets its own requirements.
Dry Van
Dry van carriers hauling general freight who want to ask providers how their invoices would be handled.
Reefer
Reefer carriers with higher fuel and equipment costs may look at factoring to help manage cash flow.
Flatbed
Flatbed carriers moving open-deck freight can explore programs that serve their equipment type.
Power Only
Power-only operators pulling broker or shipper trailers can ask providers how their invoices work.
Other eligible trucking operations
Other trucking operations may be able to explore options. Eligibility is decided by the factoring provider.
GET READY FOR THE FACTORING REVIEW
- Company/legal information
- MC/USDOT information
- Articles/formation documents
- W-9
- Bank information
- Customer/broker information
- Freight invoices
- Rate confirmations
- Proof of delivery
- Existing factoring information, if applicable
- Accounts receivable information
