Mission Financial Blog
Where Do Truck Drivers Sleep
If you’re an aspiring or new truck driver wondering where truck drivers sleep, read on to learn more. For truck drivers, quality sleep isn’t about good health only. It’s an essential safety requirement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). FMCSA...
How To Handle A Big Rig Breakdown On The Road
Semi-truck breakdowns are a common occurrence in the trucking industry. Engine failure, oil leaks, electrical, and tire issues can occur anytime, leading to unexpected breakdowns. This can be dangerous, especially if it happens on a busy highway. To keep yourself and...
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’re a commercial truck driver who regularly crosses state borders, then you might need to get apportioned license plates. It’s also important that you understand IFTA and IRP registration. This might sound like a lot of admin, but it can make your life a lot...
A Guide To Ice Road Driving For Semi Trucks
Ice road driving is one of the most specialized areas of trucking. It’s dangerous and requires plenty of knowledge and experience driving in harsh conditions. If you’ve ever been ice fishing, then you understand just how different it is to drive over frozen bodies of...
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...
