Modern ridesharing has only been around for about a decade, yet it offers a widespread, convenient alternative to public transport. In many cases, in fact, ridesharing is the only efficient mode of transportation for residents who don’t own cars in certain cities. But for all its perks, it does have a downside. It doesn’t matter […]
PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
The US Small Business Administration (SBA), working with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to small businesses. Also, SBA and Treasury have eased the burden on PPP lenders, allowing lenders […]
A Breakdown on the Best Online Small Business Lenders
Across the board, online lenders offer convenient online applications, but the documents they require vary depending on the type of loan and lender. To apply, small business owners generally have to provide personal and business data, bank statements, annual revenue, and credit score and collateral documentation. Furthermore, applications can be processed quickly and applicants can […]
International Roadcheck is Set for September 9-11
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will occur from September 9-11, having been postponed from the original March date due to Covid-19. CVSA was able to successfully run Safe Driver Week in July and Brake Safety Week in August, so they should have no problem with this. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-volume, […]
Eastern Transportation Coalition: Mileage-Based User Fees and the Trucking Industry
The Eastern Transportation Coalition is researching how a mileage-based user fee (MBUF) would affect the trucking industry. New York State is the third most expensive state in the nation in terms of operating a truck. One of the reasons for this is that New York is one of only four states and the only one […]