Understanding the Operating Costs of Running a Trucking Company
According to the 2022 report from the American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI), the operational cost of trucking in 2021 increased to its highest level: $1.855 per mile. Further, C.H.
Double Brokering Freight: Know the Risks and Identify Scams
The U.S. trucking industry is estimated to be worth over $730 billion — yet each year, around $100 million of that is lost to scams like double brokering. Sadly, the supply chain issues of recent years have only led to an uptick in these and other types of carrier fraud.
But what is double brokering, and how does it pose a risk for carriers?
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Waiting 30, 60 and sometimes 90 days for customer payments can put a great deal of stress on your cash flow. By factoring with RTS Financial, you can build up more working capital to pay vendors, meet customer demands and grow your company.
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RTS Pro Load Management is a simple and user-friendly transportation management feature designed to help you manage your day-to-day operations.
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Make informed decisions on whether to work with specific customers by checking the latest credit and payment data.
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