Mission Financial Blog
How the Gas Shortage has Affected the Trucking Industry
In mid-May, a cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline shut down fuel delivery to a large part of the Eastern United States. Gas stations across that particular part of the country reported greatly reduced supplies and, in some cases, complete outages of fuel. This...
Tips for Preparing Your Semi-Truck for Summer
Are you ready for a hot semi-truck summer? The warm weather is already here in some places, and truckers need to prepare their vehicles for what lies ahead. While most of this information may seem common sense, it serves as a good reminder for even experienced...
5 Largest Infrastructure Projects Happening Now
Why Transportation Funding Requests are the Highest Congressional lawmakers submitted nearly $2.8 trillion in total requests for infrastructure projects to the House Committee on Appropriations at the end of April. These requests stem from the limited return of...
7 Crucial Tips for Truck Tire Maintenance and Repair
Why it's important to choose the right tires for your semi-truck Every trucker has heard it a million times: The tires are the only part of the truck touching the road, so take care of them at all times. This advice has become so commonplace that it likely gets...
Sleep Apnea: A Growing Concern for Truckers
An estimated 1 out of every 3 truckers suffers from sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition where a person struggles to breathe as they sleep. This can lead to a host of dangers and medical issues—from feeling distracted and drowsy to heart attack and stroke. ...
Used Truck Prices Continue to Skyrocket in 2021 – Here’s Why
The market for used trucks has hit one of its highest points in history—with no sign of slowing down. ACT Research reported that in March the average used Class 8 truck brought the third-highest price on record, jumping to $52,388 per sale from $43,791 just a year...
How Will the American Rescue Plan Benefit the Transportation Industry?
Most Americans know the American Rescue Plan as the $1.9 trillion government act that brought with it an additional $1,400 stimulus check for those who qualified. While the payments were an important part of the act, the American Rescue Plan also included funding for...
6 Tips for Financing a Food Truck During a Pandemic
What You Need to Know About Food Truck Financing The food truck industry grew steadily between 2014 and 2019 as these mobile restaurants became a trendy way to serve different cuisines to a hungry clientele. In fact, the industry grew 6.8% year over year during that...
5 Common Tax Myths Debunked
Tax season is here, bringing the usual avalanche of tax-related questions. While truck drivers do not need to be experts in the tax code, certain tips and tricks can make this time of year a little less painful—both for your wallet and your mental health. Let’s look...
Parking Shortage: An Unexpected Problem for Truckers
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased attention on the already growing need for more truck parking as trucking advocates push for federal funding to alleviate the problem. The need for safe truck parking existed before the pandemic, fueled largely by the electronic...
