Partners Funding Blog

Navigating the Dockworker Strike: A Guide for the Transporation Industry

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:18:05 GMT

The ongoing dockworker strike on the East and Gulf coasts is a critical event with far-reaching implications for the transportation industry. As professionals in this sector, understanding the strike’s impact and how to mitigate its effects is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate these challenging times.

Why SMEs Are Turning to Invoice Factoring Services

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:04:56 GMT

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face significant challenges when it comes to maintaining a steady cash flow. Long payment cycles, unexpected expenses, and the need for immediate capital can create financial strain. This is where invoice factoring services come into play, offering a lifeline to businesses in need of quick and reliable funding.

New Rule from the U.S. Treasury for Small Trucking Businesses

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:01:58 GMT

The U.S. Treasury has introduced a new regulation for small trucking businesses. If you own a small trucking company or operate your own truck, you must inform the government about the ownership of your business. This process is known as reporting Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI).

How Factoring Services Empower the Transportation Industry

maggiemalo@24248716.hs-sites-na2.com (Maggie Malo) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:54:26 GMT

The transportation industry is the backbone of global commerce, ensuring goods move efficiently from one place to another. However, managing cash flow can be a significant challenge for transportation companies, especially when dealing with delayed payments from clients. This is where factoring services come into play, offering a lifeline to businesses in this sector. Let's explore how factoring services help people in transportation.

Steps to Take After Identity Theft in the Transportation Industry

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:47:22 GMT

One of our clients recently reported that their identity had been compromised. The perpetrators were exploiting their operating authority to secure contracts for loads, leading to both financial and reputational challenges. Here is the guidance provided by an FMCSA investigator to address the situation:

FMCSA Revokes 15 ELDs: What Motor Carriers Need to Know

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:46:06 GMT

Since November, the FMCSA has taken several actions, resulting in the removal of 15 devices from its list of registered electronic logging devices (ELDs) due to non-compliance with the minimum requirements outlined in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. The devices removed include:

Mastering Risk Management in Trucking: The Power of Diversification

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:45:37 GMT

Part of our monthly tasks here at Partners Funding is to review the concentrations of our clients with individual brokers/customers. When a trucking company relies too heavily on a single broker for freight, it exposes itself to several risks, including:

FMCSA’s New ID Verification Is Slashing Fraud — But Slowing New Carriers

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:44:52 GMT

Fraud crackdown or red tape headache? Starting April 1, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out a new identity verification process for all new motor carrier applicants, and it's already making waves across the industry.

Maximize Savings: Essential Fuel Efficiency Tips for Owner-Operators

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:44:02 GMT

Understanding Your Fuel Metrics

As an owner-operator, taking control of your fuel costs starts with understanding your fuel metrics. Two key metrics to track are miles per gallon (mpg) and fuel cost per mile (CPM). By closely monitoring these figures, you can gain insights into your fuel efficiency and identify areas for improvement.

Scale Bank Acquires Partners Funding, Inc.

Partners Funding Staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:42:42 GMT