Mission Financial Blog
How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affects the Supply Chain
Throughout the past two years, supply chains have muscled through numerous challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted industries all over the world. As Russia invades Ukraine, the world’s supply chains face more opposition. And while the problems are significant,...
What to Consider When Rebuilding Your Diesel Engine
FAQ: Restoring vs Buying New Every day, all across the country, heavy-duty trucks travel thousands of miles delivering products and keeping our economy flowing. Those miles can be taxing on diesel engines, and without proper care and maintenance, you could find...
Women in the Trucking Industry
It’s officially Women’s History Month! And while women in the trucking industry is nothing new, there has definitely been an increase in the number of females entering the field that has traditionally been male-dominated. So, in honor of this month, and...
Top-Selling Transportation Equipment in the U.S.
Over the past two years, a shortage of heavy-duty vehicles has left the shipping industry between a rock and a hard place. This shortage has also caused owners and operators to rely heavily on the trucks they already own or battle for the few that enter the used...
Usage-Based Insurance (UBI): What Owner-Operators Need to Know
The world of insurance has dramatically evolved over the last few years. Companies once offered basic plans for a standard rate. Now, they offer a host of customizable options at different prices and programs that give you the chance to save money. For example, some...
5 Ways Truck Drivers Can Avoid Heart Disease
Spreading Heart-Health Awareness This American Heart Month Question: What's the leading cause of death in the United States of America and claims more than 650,000 lives each year? The answer: heart disease. Luckily, research and new technology have given medical...
How is the Microchip Shortage Affecting Truck Prices in 2022?
In 2021, a supply and demand conflict sparked significant issues within the automotive industry. These struggles spilled over into the trucking industry and left many drivers in a state of shock and awe. The production of heavy-duty trucks has not only faced...
10 Best Supply Chain Jobs in America
For businesses to be successful, they must optimize their processes and reach as many customers as possible in the most cost-effective ways. Without the supply chain, this goal for prosperity would be unachievable. The world’s supply chain works around the clock to...
Top 10 States With the Best Roads and Highways
Throughout our country’s history, transportation has fueled our development and economic growth and gotten us to where we are today. Every day, all across America, truck drivers travel across our country’s roads, highways, and bridges to deliver goods and keep our...
Trucking Action Plan: What You Need to Know
On December 16, 2021, the White House announced a comprehensive plan to recruit new truck drivers to help the supply chain recover from the current shortage while improving current working conditions to promote driver retention. This plan, coined the Trucking Action...
