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Business Term Loans for Trucking

Business Term Loans for trucking provides a lump sum repaid in fixed installments, with typical amounts of $25k – $2M and funding in 1 day – 4 weeks. Freight factoring and truck financing are the backbone of trucking finance; MCAs help with emergency repairs.

Last updated October 23, 2026

Why trucking use business term loans

Freight factoring and truck financing are the backbone of trucking finance; MCAs help with emergency repairs.

  • Truck and trailer purchases
  • Fuel and repairs
  • Insurance down payments
  • Waiting on broker payments

How it works

A term loan is the classic form of business borrowing: a fixed principal amount, an interest rate, and a repayment schedule. Payments are usually monthly, though some online lenders collect weekly.

Lenders evaluate personal and business credit, time in business, annual revenue, cash flow and debt service coverage. Larger loans may require a personal guarantee and a UCC lien on business assets.

Requirements

  • 2+ years in business (some 1 year)
  • $100k+ annual revenue
  • 650–680+ personal credit
  • Tax returns and financial statements for larger amounts
  • Positive cash flow
Typical ranges
Amount
$25k – $2M
Term
1 – 10 years
Cost
8% – 45% APR
Speed
1 day – 4 weeks
Credit
650 – 680+

Source: industry estimates compiled by BusinessFundingQuote.com; actual terms are set by each provider.

Other options for trucking

Comparison of business funding options (industry estimates)
OptionAmountTermTypical costSpeedCredit
Business Term Loans$25k – $2M1 – 10 years8% – 45% APR1 day – 4 weeks650 – 680+
Equipment Financing$5k – $5M2 – 7 years6% – 30% APR1 – 10 days600+
Invoice Factoring$10k – $10MPer invoice (30–90 days)1% – 5% per 30 days1 – 3 daysCustomer credit matters most
Merchant Cash Advance$5k – $500k+3 – 18 months1.10 – 1.50 factor24 – 72 hours500+ often accepted
Business Line of Credit$10k – $500kRevolving; draws 6–24 mo10% – 60% APR1 – 7 days600 – 680+

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