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After 27+ years in trucking and helping countless entrepreneurs launch their businesses, here are the TOP banks I recommend for business accounts AND funding opportunities:
š TIER 1 - VETERAN & MILITARY-FRIENDLY:
⢠Navy Federal Credit Union ā (Veterans/Military families)
Excellent business loans & lines of credit
Lower fees, competitive rates
Outstanding customer service for veterans
š TIER 1 - MAJOR BUSINESS BANKS:
⢠Chase Business Banking
Strong SBA loan programs
Equipment financing for trucks/trailers
Extensive ATM network nationwide
⢠Bank of America Business
Business credit cards with rewards
Equipment loans up to $500K
Merchant services included
⢠Wells Fargo Business
Fleet financing specialists
Business lines of credit
Fuel card programs
š TIER 2 - CREDIT UNIONS (Lower Fees!):
⢠PenFed Credit Union
Business loans & equipment financing
Lower interest rates than big banks
⢠Alliant Credit Union
High-yield business savings
Competitive loan rates
š SPECIALIZED TRUCKING LENDERS:
⢠Triumph Business Capital
Semi-truck financing specialists
Bad credit programs available
⢠Mission Financial Services
Owner-operator focused
Quick approval process
š” BOSS LADY PRO TIPS:
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Open accounts at 2-3 different banks to build relationships
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Start with business checking, then add savings & credit products
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Always mention you're in transportation - some banks have special programs!
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Veterans: ALWAYS start with Navy Federal or USAA first!
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Build business credit separate from personal credit
šÆ FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE:
⢠SBA loans (7a & 504 programs)
⢠Equipment financing (trucks/trailers)
⢠Business lines of credit
⢠Business credit cards (for fuel/expenses)
⢠Invoice factoring (for cash flow)
Remember: Your business banking relationship is CRUCIAL for growth. Choose banks that understand trucking and want to grow WITH you!
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