Trucking Company Loans: Fuel Financing & Equipment Leases for Owner-Operators
Struggling to finance your rig? Over 72% of owner-operators get rejected by traditional banks. Discover 4 trucking-specific loan programs
that work with bad credit (500+ FICO) and offer same-week funding.
1. Diesel Fuel Line of Credit
How It Works:
Get up to $50k fuel credit with weekly repayments tied to your hauling revenue. Lenders use ELD (Electronic Logging Device) data
instead of credit scores to approve applications.
2. Trailer Lease-to-Own Programs
Key Benefit:
Acquire dry vans/flatbeds with $0 down. Payments start after 90 days - perfect for seasonal freight businesses.
LSI Tip:
Look for programs reporting payments to D&B business credit
to build your commercial credit profile.
Comparison: Trucking Loan Options
| Option |
Speed |
Amount |
Credit Minimum |
| Fuel Credit Line |
2-5 Days |
Up to $50k |
500 FICO |
| Trailer Leasing |
1-3 Weeks |
$20k-$250k |
No Check |
| Freight Factoring |
24 Hours |
Up to 97% Invoice Value |
N/A |
3-Step Approval Process for Truckers
- Gather Documents:
6 Months ELD Reports, IFTA Tax Returns, Current Load Board Contracts
- Choose Specialized Lender:
Look for carriers working with FMCSA-registered
operators
- Use Collateral Smartly:
Leverage trailer titles or unpaid freight bills instead of personal assets
Bad Credit? Try Freight Bill Factoring
Immediate solution for owner-operators with repossession history or bankruptcy: sell unpaid invoices
to get 90-97% cash upfront. We work with factoring companies that:
- Don't require personal guarantees
- Fund within 24 hours
- Handle collections with your customers
Ready to Roll?
Our trucking finance specialists
help owner-operators secure:
- Fuel advances at truck stops nationwide
- CDL truck loans with past repos allowed
- Emergency tire/repair financing
Complete our 5-minute application- No DOT/MC number required for pre-approval.