Mission Financial Blog
Start-Up Checklist For Owner Operators
If you're looking at launching a career in trucking you may want a detailed startup checklist for truck owner-operators to help you start your trucking company on the right foot and set it up to succeed long-term. Becoming an owner-operator can be overwhelming if you...
Best Business Structure For A Trucking Business
Identifying the best business structure is crucial if you’re looking to start a trucking business. Whether you’re planning to venture out as an independent owner-operator or a fleet owner, a good business structure provides the framework under which your trucking...
How To Create A Business Plan For A Trucking Company
If you’re going to start any kind of truck-driving business, then your first step is to create a comprehensive business plan for trucking. A good business plan is essential for the success of your business. Without one, you won't have a clear direction, and you’ll...
Understanding Apportioned License Plates
If you operate a commercial vehicle or power unit across state lines, apportioned license plates are part of the legal framework that allows you to do so. They work alongside the International Registration Plan (IRP) and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) to...
A Guide To Ice Road Driving For Semi Trucks
Ice road trucking pushes commercial driving into some of the harshest operating conditions on the planet. Drivers haul fuel, food, mining equipment, and industrial freight across temporary winter roads built over frozen lakes, rivers, and remote terrain. These routes...
Semi-Truck Driver Tool Kit EssentialsÂ
Having semi-truck driver tool kit essentials as a trucker is crucial. If your vehicle breaks down, the right tools can help you handle minor repairs quickly, minimizing downtime so you can keep moving. Without a curated truck driver toolkit, you risk interrupting...
Fuel Efficiency Strategies In Semi-Trucks
 Are you concerned about the rise in diesel fuel prices and looking for fuel-efficiency strategies to cut costs? You’re not alone. The new truck emissions regulations plus rising fuel costs have many fleet operators and independent truckers looking to increase their...
The Benefits Of A Defensive Driving Course For Truck Drivers
Driver error is one of the top causes of the 388,000+ truck accidents across the U.S. annually. To reduce the number of truck accidents and keep our roads safe, key stakeholders within the trucking industry, like the National Safety Council, offer defensive driving...
How Many Semi-Truck Drivers in the US?
Trucking is the backbone of the American supply chain, but just how big is the industry? In short, the trucking industry is massive, and growing steadily.. Despite rising fuel costs and alternative transport networks, there is an enormous demand for truck drivers....
Crucial Warning Signs: Is Your Semi Truck’s Kingpin About to Fail?
 Is Your Semi Truck's Kingpin About to Fail? King pin wear and tear is a common issue with semi-trucks. It’s also essential that truck drivers can identify this issue early on. Otherwise, a failed kingpin results in all kinds of serious problems with your vehicle....
