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Bad Credit Business Loans for Trucking

Your score is not the whole story. FICO 500+ considered, with your freight deposits weighed heavily. Soft pull to start, no tax returns.

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Bad Credit Funding

Judged by your loads, not just your score

Breakdowns and slow seasons dent credit. If your carrier is still hauling steadily, we look at the deposits that show it.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Funding for carriers with bruised credit

Quick application

About 5 minutes and roughly three months of statements. Qualified carriers can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

FICO 500+ considered

We weigh recent freight deposits and existing obligations alongside your score.

Honest, clear costs

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Known repayment plan

The repayment schedule is laid out in your offer up front, so you can budget around it.

Cash flow tight this month?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

A rough credit history is common in trucking

Trucking is hard on credit. One bad season, a lost contract, or a string of expensive breakdowns can drag a score down even when the business is still running loads every week. Banks tend to stop reading at the score. We look further. FICO scores of 500 and up are considered, and your business bank deposits carry much of the weight in our review.

How we weigh credit against deposits

Credit tells us part of the story. Deposits tell us how the carrier is doing now. We look at how steady your freight revenue is, how many shippers and brokers it comes from, and what obligations you already carry. Recent consistent deposits can offset an older credit problem. We do not promise approval at any score, and we do not treat any one factor as an automatic yes or no.

The first check is a soft credit pull, so applying does not start with a hard inquiry.

An example of how this plays out

For illustration: a local dump truck operator had a rough stretch two years ago and fell behind on a few accounts. Since then, the business has landed steady municipal and contractor work, and deposits have been consistent every month. In a file like that, we look hard at the recent revenue and current obligations, not just the old marks on the credit report. The outcome still depends on the full picture.

Products available to carriers

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000 for established regional and local carriers.

Improving your chances

Keep freight revenue in one business account, avoid stacking several new obligations at once, and be accurate about what you already owe. Our how to qualify for trucking funding page explains more of what funders look at.

Applying

The application takes about five minutes. Send about three months of business bank statements; no tax returns are required. Sole proprietors can apply. If you qualify, your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lowest credit score you consider?

We consider FICO scores of 500 and up. Your deposits and existing obligations are weighed alongside the score.

Will applying hurt my credit?

We start with a soft credit pull, which does not affect your score the way a hard inquiry can.

Do past tax liens or late payments disqualify me?

We review the full picture rather than ruling anything in or out automatically. Be upfront on the application.

Is funding available for long-haul fleets?

Our trucking funding is built for regional and local carriers.

Is the cost higher with bad credit?

Pricing depends on your overall file. Whatever the offer, it shows the full repayment amount before you accept.

Brake job $19,000.00
Payroll gap $48,000.00
Used trailer $42,000.00
Back insurance $29,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Even with lower credit, these steps can help your file.

  • Keep deposits steady in one business account
  • Avoid taking on several new advances at once
  • Pay down past-due vendor balances where you can
  • Be accurate about current obligations when applying

Our approach vs a bank's

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Low scores often declined
Main factor
Recent business deposits
Score and collateral
First check
Soft pull
Hard pull is common
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns required
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of review

Let your deposits make the case

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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