Mission Financial Blog
Truck Drivers Guide to Truck Stops
Truck stops are an essential part of life for long-haul drivers. These locations provide a place to refuel, rest, and take care of personal needs while traveling across the country. With over 8,273 truck stops across all 50 states and territories, they play a critical...
Trucking Industry Forecast 2025
The trucking industry forecast for 2025 is a mix of challenges and opportunities. According to ACT Research, freight growth is slowing, the US economy is cooling, and medium-duty truck production is set to decline. Overcapacity remains a major hurdle, keeping spot...
Understanding Freight Fraud
If you run a trucking operation, then understanding freight fraud is crucial. Protecting your cargo is essential to maintaining a profitable, reliable business. Unfortunately, freight fraud has become increasingly common, and is an issue that affects everyone in the...
Trucking Regulations and Driver Fatigue
Driver fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents, endangering lives on the road. Regulations and rules aim to prevent this, but managing fatigue requires more than compliance. As a truck driver or fleet manager, understanding truck driver fatigue and knowing how...
Truck Driver Tax Deductions
We've put together this guide to truck driver tax deductions because one of the most frustrating parts of operating your trucking business is handing over a good portion of your revenue to the IRS every tax year. While you can’t avoid taxes as a trucker, you can...
What is a Fuel Surcharge In The Trucking Industry?
The trucking industry keeps the world moving, delivering everything from groceries to construction materials. But there’s one essential (and expensive) resource that trucking relies heavily on: fuel. Diesel powers the trucks that connect businesses and consumers, but...
Truck Driver Skills for Your Resume
To succeed as a commercial truck driver, you'll need more than just driving expertise. Mastering technical and soft skills, such as time management, communication with dispatchers, and regulatory compliance, is key. In this guide, we'll cover the essential truck...
Interpreting Semi Truck Warning Lights
Interpreting semi truck warning lights is essential to keeping your truck in top condition and ensuring road safety. These lights are your vehicle’s way of signaling either a potential issue that requires immediate attention to prevent a malfunction or a fatal...
Paid CDL Training Programs
If you want to enroll in a paid CDL program but don’t know where to start, we're here to help. Joining a paid CDL training program is an excellent way to start your truck driving career. Unlike private programs, these often cover tuition and guarantee employment upon...
Choosing the Right Trucking Accounting Software
One of the most important parts of running and growing a trucking business is careful financial management. To get this right, you need to use the right accounting software. The trouble is that trucking companies have many unique accounting needs. This means regular...
