Most Australian trucking companies are started by drivers who invest their own money to buy a truck and launch and operate the company.
While many drivers have a great deal of industry experience, they don’t necessarily have a lot of capital to support the business in the early days.
Often, this stops them from reaching their full potential and makes them susceptible to cash flow problems.
Slow payments and cash flow
Most freight carriers prefer to work with shippers and commercial clients that offer quick payment.
Receiving payment soon after delivering a load allows the carrier to recover its costs and pay expenses.
The problem is that many customers don’t offer quick pays and, instead, demand payment terms.
This requirement puts your trucking company in a precarious position because you must wait 30 to 60 days to get your invoice paid.
Not many growing companies can afford to wait that long for a payment since they have a number of expenses to pay.
At best, you risk cash flow problems.
At worst, you could run out of funds and be unable to pay for drivers, repairs, or fuel. And this is before you as the business owner draw any income.
OptiPay gives trucking companies the money they need to pay critical expenses and to grow their fleet.The solution – finance freight bills
One way to improve your cash flow and to gain a more solid financial position is to use invoice financing – a business financing solution that has been gaining traction in the transport industry.
Financing your freight bills:
- Addresses the problem of slow-paying shippers by advancing funds for your invoices
- Gives your trucking company the money it needs to pay critical expenses and to grow
Invoice funding will allow you to access 80% of the invoice value once as soon as once the load is delivered and verified by the debtor.
The remaining 20%, less the fee, is rebated once the client pays in full.
Advantages of freight invoice financing
A key advantage of invoice finance is that it can be used on a revolving basis, providing a source of constant cash flow for your business.
This advantage provides an immediate improvement to your working capital, allowing you to operate your business without worrying about slow payments.
Also, the financing line can grow with your company.
Also, unlike most bank financing programs, freight financing does not have difficult collateral requirements such as putting your family home on the line.
Lastly, there is no requirement to be locked in to a contract requiring you to fund every invoice, every month to every debtor.
There are less service fees with invoice financing, and unlike factoring, there are no long-term contracts.
Qualification criteria
Compared to traditional finance options, qualifying for invoice finance is easy.
The most important requirement to qualify for OptiPay is to have reliable customers because OptiPay uses their creditworthiness as collateral.
Your trucking company should meet the following criteria:
- It must have its documentation up to date
- It must invoice only for delivered loads
- Its invoices/freight bills must be free of liens
- It must not have corporate legal or tax problems
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Who is OptiPay?
OptiPay, one of Australia’s leading business finance providers, has been dedicated to helping small business owners solve cash flow challenges for over a decade and has provided $1.5 billion in business funding to more than 500 Australian businesses. OptiPay specialises in modern financing solutions such as invoice factoring, invoice finance, debtor finance, and lines of credit. OptiPay’s mission is to support business growth providing liquidity in as little as 24 hours, ensuring they have access to tomorrow’s cash flow today. This rapid access to funds helps businesses maintain smooth operations and seize growth opportunities without the stress of cash flow constraints. At OptiPay, we believe that healthy cash flow is the lifeblood of any successful business. Our commitment to helping businesses overcome financial hurdles and achieve their growth ambitions has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in the business finance sector. Whether you are looking to stabilise your cash flow, expand your operations, or navigate financial challenges, OptiPay is here to support your journey with innovative and efficient financing solutions.
