Mission Financial Blog
Commercial Truck Financing Rates in 2026: How to Get the Best Deal
Commercial truck financing rates can make or break the deal when you're buying your next semi, box truck, or dump truck. For owner-operators and small fleets, the gap between a 9% rate and a 14% rate adds up fast. It can mean hundreds more on your monthly payment and...
Cass Transportation Indexes July 2025: Freight Volumes Decline and Tariffs Hit Hard
The July 2025 Cass Freight Index confirms what many drivers have already felt: loads are lighter, costs remain stubborn, and tariffs are reshaping the market. For semi-truck owner-operators, small fleets, and first-time buyers, the combination of weaker volumes and...
Cass Transportation Index Update for May 2025: Freight Volumes Decline
The Cass Freight Index by Cass Information Systems, in partnership with ACT Research, is one of the most reliable barometers for North American freight activity. It tracks monthly data for shipment volumes and expenditures across multiple transportation modes. But the...
Do You Need a CDL to Finance a Semi Truck?
You're ready to expand your trucking business or become an owner-operator. But a critical question arises: do you need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to finance a semi-truck? While having a CDL certainly makes the process smoother, it's not always a strict...
Zero Down Semi-Truck Financing: How to Get Approval in 2026
Getting behind the wheel of your own semi-truck is a big step for any owner-operator or small fleet. If you're short on upfront cash, that dream can feel out of reach. Want to know how to buy a semi-truck with no down payment? Zero-down semi-truck financing might be...
How Many Gallons Does a Semi Truck Hold? All You Need to Know About Fuel
Fuel is one of the biggest operating expenses in the trucking industry. This is true whether you're a fleet owner, an independent owner-operator, or just entering the world of commercial trucking. Understanding how fuel works in semi-trucks is crucial for planning...
What Is a Commercial Truck? Definition, Types, and Uses
From delivering goods across the country to transporting heavy construction equipment, commercial trucks form the backbone of American commerce. But what exactly is a commercial truck, and how do you decide which type fits your business needs? This guide explores the...
How to Jump-Start a Semi-Truck
Are you a truck driver for a small trucking business or an owner-operator? You’ll face various challenges along the road, and one of them is the dreaded dead truck battery. But learning how to jump-start a semi-truck will give you the confidence you need to deal with...
Semi-Truck vs Full Truck | What Is the Difference?
The term 'truck' covers several different types of commercial vehicles, which can make things confusing for new owner-operators and growing transportation businesses. Part of that confusion comes from how loosely the word 'semi' gets used in everyday language. Most...
May 2025 Driving Data Report: Critical Insights
If you want to know how well your business is doing, compare it to the rest of your industry. If you want to know how well the overall industry is doing, look at the industry data. Just as there is car data, there is also data collected by those in the trucking...
