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How does revenue-based financing work for transportation companies?

Funders review load revenue deposits; payments flex with weekly revenue, useful when broker payments vary.

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Trucking and logistics

Revenue-based financing for transportation companies

Transportation companies, from small fleets to brokers and logistics providers, often have strong revenue but uneven timing. Revenue-based financing sized on bank deposits can cover repairs, insurance, fuel and growth without requiring the company to sell its invoices.

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

Buyouts up to $100K

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

Multiple funders, one application

Your file goes to funders that fit it, so offers can be compared.

Real underwriters

A human reads the file, not just an algorithm score.

Clear numbers

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

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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.

How it actually works

How it is underwritten. Funders review several months of business bank statements, looking at the consistency of deposits from brokers and shippers, average daily balances, negative days and existing obligations such as truck notes, insurance financing and factoring arrangements. Authority age, fleet size and freight concentration are also considered. Credit is considered from 500 through MFE.

Where it fits. Common uses include an engine or transmission repair that would otherwise park a truck, the down payment on an annual insurance renewal, permits and registrations, onboarding drivers for a new contract or bridging a slow freight month. These are short-term needs with a clear connection to revenue.

How it interacts with factoring. Many carriers factor their invoices, and factoring companies typically hold a lien on receivables. A revenue-based funder will need to know about the factoring arrangement and will size the offer on deposits after factoring. Disclose it upfront to avoid delays.

Structure and sizing. Weekly payments often fit trucking better than daily ones, because broker and factoring deposits tend to arrive in weekly cycles. Size the request to the specific need and test the payment against your slowest freight weeks. Some funders apply tighter criteria to particular segments, such as single-truck long-haul operations, so comparing multiple funders matters.

Through MFE, one application reaches funders that work with transportation companies, including options for carriers that already have an advance.

Seasonality affects freight too. Produce seasons, retail peaks and year-end shipping create busy stretches, while late winter can be slow. Applying after a strong freight period, with statements that reflect it, generally leads to better offers.

Fuel price swings change cash needs quickly. When diesel prices rise, weekly costs increase before rates adjust. Building fuel-price scenarios into your cash forecast helps decide how much working capital to request.

A worked example

Here is a weekly-payment offer for a carrier covering a major repair. Illustrative numbers.

Amount funded$50,000
Factor rate1.30
Total payback (amount × factor)$65,000
Fees deducted at funding (4%)$2,000
Net cash you receive$48,000
Weekly payment over 48 weeks$1,354
Same total as daily debits (~240 business days)$271/day

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

Revenue-based financing for transport

UnderwritingDeposits, authority, fleet, freight mix
Common usesRepairs, insurance, permits, drivers
FactoringDisclose; offer sized after factoring
Payment frequencyWeekly often fits freight cycles
SegmentsCriteria vary by funder

Who this fits — and who should wait

Good fit:

Probably not yet:

Related questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can trucking companies get revenue-based financing?

Yes, based on deposits, authority age and freight mix.

What credit is considered?

Options begin at 500.

Can I get it if I already factor?

Often, if disclosed; the offer is sized on deposits after factoring.

Are weekly payments available?

Yes, and they often fit freight payment cycles.

What are common uses?

Repairs, insurance down payments, permits and driver onboarding.

Do all funders work with trucking?

No; criteria vary by segment.

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

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply:

  • Disclose factoring arrangements
  • Prefer weekly payments
  • Size to the specific need
  • Compare multiple funders

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.

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