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Finance & Tax

Detention Pay in Trucking: How Much You're Owed & How to Collect (2026)

Detention pay rates, free-time conventions, documentation, and broker pushback patterns for 2026. Free detention calculator from TruckerPro for accurate billing.

May 01, 2026 8 min read
Finance & Tax

Trucker Per Diem 2026: Rates, Eligibility & How to Calculate (Canada + US)

2026 trucker per diem rates for US (IRS $69/day) and Canada (CRA $23/meal). Eligibility, calculation method, and a free per-diem calculator for OTR drivers.

May 01, 2026 9 min read
Finance & Tax

Trucking Cash Flow Management: Surviving 60-Day Pay (2026)

How small Canadian fleets survive 60-day broker pay: working capital math, 13-week forecasts, factoring tiers, and when a line of credit beats factoring.

Apr 19, 2026 5 min read
Finance & Tax

Trucking Invoice Factoring in 2026: Rates, Pros, and Pitfalls

Invoice factoring for trucking in 2026: current rates (1-5%), recourse vs non-recourse, how to choose a factor, hidden fees, and when NOT to factor.

Apr 19, 2026 8 min read
Finance & Tax

Canadian Carrier Profit Margin Benchmarks (2026): What's Normal?

2026 Canadian trucking profit margins by segment with cost structure breakdowns, self-benchmark method, and red flags. Real numbers small fleets can measure against.

Apr 19, 2026 5 min read
Finance & Tax

Fuel Surcharge Calculation: Formulas Canadian Carriers Use (2026)

2026 fuel surcharge calculation guide for Canadian carriers: baseline $1.25-$1.30/L, NRCan index, per-mile FSC formula, linehaul separation, worked example with numbers.

Apr 19, 2026 5 min read
Finance & Tax

Trucking KPIs Every Fleet Manager Should Track in 2026

Essential trucking KPIs and metrics for fleet managers. Revenue per truck, cost per mile, deadhead percentage, on-time delivery, and driver turnover metrics explained with benchmarks.

Feb 27, 2026 8 min read
Finance & Tax

Freight Factoring for Trucking Companies: Complete Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about freight factoring for trucking companies. Covers how it works, costs, benefits, risks, and how to choose the right factoring company.

Feb 24, 2026 9 min read
Finance & Tax

Trucking Bookkeeping Guide for Canadian Owner-Operators

Essential bookkeeping practices for Canadian trucking owner-operators. Track expenses, manage GST/HST, handle per diem, and stay CRA-compliant with proper record keeping.

Feb 20, 2026 8 min read
Finance & Tax

Owner-Operator Tax Deductions in Canada (2026)

Maximize your tax savings as a Canadian owner-operator. Complete guide to deductible expenses including fuel, maintenance, meals, insurance, and home office.

Feb 18, 2026 8 min read
Finance & Tax

Freight Invoice Automation: How to Eliminate Manual Billing

Automate your trucking invoicing to save 10+ hours per week. Guide to freight invoice automation, payment processing, and accounts receivable management for carriers.

Feb 15, 2026 7 min read