A New Way for Small Carriers to Make Connections with Shippers

Patrick Gaskins

According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), “trucks move roughly 72.6% of the nation’s freight by weight.” That reflects about 11.5 billion tons of freight in 2022. With numbers that large, you might think that truck fleets are predominantly big... read more

July 2024

Brij Patel: The Agility Of An Entrepreneurial Spirit

The quest for wealth first drew Brij Patel, president of Alliance Funding Group, to the finance industry. After launching a company, transitioning from a broker to a lender and asset management firm, Patel has demonstrated that true success stems from adaptability and a willingness to embrace change.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Exit Strategy for Grey Haired Brokers

What happens when it’s time to wind down your broker business and prepare for retirement? Bud Callahan walks through the steps to consider while making the decision and shares the wisdom he has learned from his exit journey.... read more

Mar/Apr 2020

Morphing the Model: From Broker to Funding Source

Like many independent equipment finance companies, Baystone Government Finance’s lifecycle took a turn when the Great Recession hit. In an interview with Monitor, Evan Howe shares the story of transforming from a broker to a bank affiliate and shares advice for other independents with M&A aspirations.... read more

Mar/Apr 2020

First National Capital & US Leasing Launch Buy Desk Initiative

First National Capital and U.S. Leasing and Equipment Finance launched a new initiative to provide capital to third-party originators and lease finance brokers, which will be led by Justin Kiluk. read more

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