Merchant Fund Express
(305) 384-8391Apply

Can a fleet cover driver payroll while customers pay in 60 days?

Yes. Working capital or invoice factoring bridges 60-day terms so drivers are paid weekly while receivables catch up.

Check my options

Trucking and logistics

Paying drivers weekly while customers take 60 days

A fleet that pays drivers every week but waits 60 days for shippers or brokers is financing roughly two months of operations. Invoice factoring and working capital can bridge that gap so payroll never depends on when a customer pays.

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.

Why owners use Merchant Fund Express

Clear numbers

Net cash, total payback and payment shown before you sign.

Buyouts up to $100K

Existing balances of $100,000 or less can be bought out.

Next-day funding

Approved files are usually funded the next business day.

Same-day decisions

A person reviews your revenue, time in business and bank activity, often within hours.

Cash flow tight this month?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

Apply Now

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.

How it actually works

Measure the gap. Multiply weekly payroll, fuel and other weekly costs by the number of weeks between delivery and payment. A fleet with $20,000 a week in payroll and fuel and 60-day terms may carry roughly $170,000 of costs before the first related payment arrives. That figure, not one week of payroll, is the working capital need.

Factoring fits ongoing gaps. Selling delivered-load invoices to a factor brings most of their value within a day or two, so each week of loads funds the next week of payroll. Costs depend on volume and customer credit; review recourse terms and whether all invoices from a customer must be factored. Factoring scales naturally as freight grows.

Working capital fits spikes and one-time needs, such as onboarding drivers for a new contract or covering payroll while a large customer transitions to longer terms. Revenue-based funding is sized on deposits, considers credit from 500 and can fund the next business day; choose weekly payments that match settlement cycles.

Negotiate where you can. Some shippers offer quick-pay for a discount; some contracts can be renegotiated toward shorter terms or partial advances for long hauls. Even shortening terms from 60 to 45 days reduces the amount you finance by a quarter.

Keep payroll taxes current throughout. Using withheld taxes to make payroll creates IRS liabilities and liens that make every future funding application harder.

MFE reaches multiple funders that work with transportation companies through one application.

Fuel is often the second-largest weekly cost after payroll. Fuel cards with discounts and weekly billing, or factoring programs that include fuel advances, reduce how much of the gap must be financed separately and can lower total funding cost.

A worked example

Here is working capital sized to a fleet payroll spike. Illustrative numbers.

Amount funded$100,000
Factor rate1.35
Total payback (amount × factor)$135,000
Fees deducted at funding (4%)$4,000
Net cash you receive$96,000
Weekly payment over 52 weeks$2,596
Same total as daily debits (~260 business days)$519/day

Illustrative numbers only. Your offer depends on your file; always compare net cash and total payback in writing.

Bridging 60-day terms

Measure the gapWeekly costs x weeks to payment
FactoringOngoing gap, scales with freight
Working capitalSpikes and new contracts
Quick-pay or shorter termsReduce the gap
Payroll taxesAlways keep current

Who this fits — and who should wait

Good fit:

Probably not yet:

Related questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a fleet cover driver payroll while customers pay in 60 days?

Yes, with factoring for ongoing gaps or working capital for spikes.

How do I calculate the gap?

Weekly costs multiplied by weeks between delivery and payment.

Is factoring better than an advance?

For ongoing gaps, often; advances suit one-time spikes.

Can I shorten customer terms?

Sometimes, through quick-pay or renegotiation.

Should payments be weekly?

Weekly payments often match freight settlement cycles.

What credit is considered?

Revenue-based options begin at 500.

Payroll $25K
Inventory $60K
Equipment $90K
Expansion $150K

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply:

  • Calculate the full gap
  • Factor creditworthy customers
  • Negotiate shorter terms
  • Never use payroll taxes for wages

Merchant Fund Express vs. a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision time
Same day
Weeks
Credit to apply
500 minimum
Usually much stronger credit
Collateral
Not required for most offers
Often required
Documents
Bank statements and ID
Tax returns, financials, plans
Offers
Multiple funders, compare
One lender

See what your business qualifies for

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

Apply for Funding
Apply NowCall