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If you’re a commercial truck driver or business owner, you know that getting the right truck insurance is essential. But it can also be pricey. Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks you can use to get the coverage you need without breaking the bank. 

There could be a lot of reasons for you to want to finance a semi-truck for your Vancouver business. You may need a new truck and trailer for an outdated fleet or you simply cannot risk the cost of buying one outright. 

A dragline excavator effectively dismantles, scoops and moves materials in open-pit coal and other operations around a mining site. Usually, a dragline excavator is used to remove overburden (the rock or soil layer above the ore processed) from a mining site in a cost-effective manner. 

Any piece of equipment, machines, or supplies a company uses in the production or manufacturing process of goods is manufacturing equipment. Examples of common pieces of manufacturing equipment include tanks, mixers, generators, compressors, packing machines, shredders, laser cutters/engravers, or conveyor belts.

To get your capital lease approved quickly, there are a few accounting questions you’ll need to consider: Ownership, Bargain Purchase Option (BPO), Lease Terms, and the Present Value (PV).

A truck pup trailer is simply like a semi-trailer, but shorter and smaller. There are several benefits to using truck pup trailers. These benefits are not just exclusive to freight companies, but also to city infrastructure and the environment. 

Depending on how your business is in the drilling industry, there are many reasons you may want to finance a piece of equipment instead. Outstanding reviews and customer service should be top of mind when looking at drilling equipment suppliers. Outstanding reviews and customer service should be top of mind when looking at drilling equipment suppliers. No company will be perfect, but look at how the company responds to negative and neutral customer experiences. 

Flexible leases are usually mentioned in real estate. In regards to heavy machinery, flexible lease options are agreements in which you finance a piece of heavy machinery over a period of time. This can be as short as 12 months or as long as 72 months (or longer). 

Drum mulchers are not as fast as their disc counterparts, but they tend to have better mulching capabilities. Disc mulchers are known to be very fast while sacrificing a finer finished mulch. If you have a larger number of trees to clear on the job site, a disc mulcher will make it a snap

Mulchers are pieces of forestry equipment that’ll grind brush and trees into small particles called “mulch”. In local parks, you’ve likely seen wood chips or mulch in playgrounds or even gardens. 

Although skid steer rentals may be an option for you, financing a skid steer can offer you more value while saving existing cash. There are also various types of leases, offering you much-needed flexibility. 

A skid steer attachment is a specific kind of working tool that’s applied to the hydraulic arm of a skid steer. Different manufacturers provide different attachments depending on the purpose they are needed for. Overall, they are designed to add to the versatility of this machine. 

Bobcat skid steers have a reputable name. In this article, we’ll tell you just why you may want to consider financing a useful Bobcat Skid Steer for your business.

Canada’s forestry sector is a vital component of the economy. Forestry and logging make up over $4.2 billion of Canada’s nominal GDP, alongside woodwork manufacturing making up a whopping $12.5 billion in 2020. 

As a contractor, operator, or business owner, you probably know some of the options presented in obtaining new equipment for you. From owning to renting and financing to leasing, they all have their benefits.

Backhoe loaders are designed for a variety of tasks. Also simply called backhoes, they are primarily used for excavation, digging up to 14 feet deep using upwards of 100 horsepower. Their loader bucket at the front adds versatility, making them popular with many companies and contractors. 

Coverage needs are best fitted to your situation. Trucking insurance companies, especially us at Blue Capital, have consultants to further understand your operation’s unique needs.In a previous blog, we highlight the necessity of trucking insurance. In this blog, we’ll go over some common coverage options that trucking insurance companies offer.

It’s exciting to be a new owner-operator of your next commercial-grade truck. You may have already scoped out a few reputable trucking brands and noticed International Trucks on the list. In this article, we’ll discuss what International trucks offer in terms of models and value for your operation. 

The term tandem dump truck is loosely used today, but its importance can be traced back in history. A tandem axel was designed first by constructing a metal beam that connects to the front and rear axel. These axels at the rear would be doubled the back, each having a set of wheels attached. These double axels then work “in tandem” with the front axle of the truck, thus coining the name of the tandem dump truck. 

Trucking is the lifeline of Canada’s transportation economy. Over 134,000 trucking companies were active in 2019 alone with revenue of over $67 billion. Goods and commodities are safely shipped every single day in our country. In 2018, about 63 million total shipments were delivered annually. These points illustrate why having proper commercial trucking insurance is imperative for operations. 

A reliable dump truck is a must-have across mining, construction and transport industries. It’s estimated that dump truck services will reach over $20 billion by 2025. 

Viewing heavy machinery for financing, you realize there isn’t always an obvious machine for the task at hand. Sure digging and clearing land can be done with an excavator, but would it be a better option for a backhoe?

Having the proper trucking insurance package is essential for your business to thrive. Over the past 20 years, the trucking industry in Canada has only expanded. The number of truck drivers in the industry has risen from 247,000 in 2001 to over 324,000 in 2021. The pandemic saw a slowdown in the total number of cars on the road, but that’s currently changing. According to BC road safety stats, our province sees a higher number of reported crashes and injuries. In 2017, BC had 150,000 crashes reported to ICBC and 63% of those resulted in injury.

At Blue Capital we get it, buying equipment outright is expensive. If you’re in the agriculture industry, you know you may need a new tractor to fulfill your growing farm’s needs. Controlling this vital piece of equipment will mechanize most labour-inducing tasks and put you on track to fulfilling your farming goals. 

Crop fertilization has been a technique used by humans for thousands of years. Small mixtures of organic fertilizer have always been available, but in the past hundred years, there’s been a technological boom in farming. Chemical fertilizers are now widely used in the agricultural market. The result of this means that farmers need advanced fertilizer spreaders. 

It’s no mystery that purchasing a new excavator outright would be a bucket-load expense. Without the cash on hand, it could feel impossible to acquire a new one for your business. With recent price surges and uncertainty in the economy, you may question whether or not it’s the right time for a major investment. 

Construction company owners spend time finding new ways to improve the efficiency and safety of their operations. This may involve upgrading equipment, vehicles or even heavy machinery. Companies in the construction industry have many options in acquiring new equipment such as buying, renting, or leasing. 

Understanding who needs coverage and for what purpose is trickier for some than others. Some vehicles used for personal use would be commercial if driving for business intent.

Trucking is a vital pillar of Canada’s economy. In 2017, 90% of all shipments were hauled by a truck, as they transport essential goods across the country and into the U.S. In Canada, trucking companies produced just shy of 40 billion dollars in shipments in 2018.

There are so many bases to cover when you build a business. It’s an incredible privilege to experience, but you need to stay on top of marketing, management, administrative duties, website building and business financing.

Operating Cash Flow is cash generated by your business operations. If you’re generating positive cash flow that’s sufficient enough, you can grow your company.

You would like your business to accelerate towards growth. Have you asked yourself: what does my new operating needs require? There are plenty of truck trailer types on the market: enclosed, refrigerator, flatbed, and step decks. Although these trailers are different, they all have a glaring similarity: They are expensive.

A forklift is an indispensable tool for several businesses. Heavy equipment investments in general tend to have high upfront costs. If you’re considering acquiring a forklift, there are a number of reasons why you should lease rather than purchase one.

Small businesses in all industries lose potential customers to large, behemoth brands. This isn’t unique for any small construction company.

Purchasing or financing a commercial truck is a huge investment. From compiling research on its specs to actually making a downpayment with a reputable dealer, it’s not a quick process.

Heavy machinery can be expensive regardless of whether you’re buying or renting. Considering that your business will require such tasks as transportation, you must find a viable option for purchasing. Thankfully, there are financing options in the form of loans and leasing, where you can pay for your heavy machinery in instalments.

In construction, competition is tight and can pose challenges for smaller companies. As a smaller business, you can see it as understaffed or having less to work with, or you can view it as having more room for opportunity. The latter will keep you level-headed for the future. 

In this article we will be discussing particular trends that have a direct impact on the trucking industry. Keep in mind that these are not trends that solely have a negative impact, we have also included trends that will positively affect the trucking industry. 

With equipment financing you can easily add what you need to your fleet without jeopardizing your capital. Blue Capital is an experienced North American finance brokerage that wants to help businesses succeed and grow.

Blue Capital now offers its competitive equipment financing to the United States! This means that your US-based company can now qualify and receive financing from our experienced team. 

Construction companies are integral to the development of our communities and they require an extensive amount of equipment. Highways, bridges and roads are fundamental to our societies and are our means of transportation. 

In this article, we will explore the benefits of financing your Canadian farm equipment and why so many farmers today are choosing to lease or finance their equipment instead of buying it. 

As a business owner, you are always striving to improve your productivity and one way to do that is with equipment financing.

If you are a business owner you probably have experienced the feeling of loss when you miss out on buying perfect equipment because your financing was not yet in place.

There are so many different types of trailers out on the road today that it can be difficult to decide which one you should add to your business. 

Operating leases come with many benefits that companies love to take advantage of. In this article, the Blue Capital team is diving into why a company may choose an operating lease over a capital lease. 

Running a successful farming business requires reliable and efficient farm machinery and specialized farm equipment. If you are expanding and are in need of more agricultural equipment, or you lost an old piece of machinery, you may need to use equipment financing.

If you’ve ever noticed a dump truck pulling a smaller trailer behind them, you’re probably wondering what it’s called. Well, that is a pup trailer.

Diesel fuel has long been the primary fuel choice for the trucking industry due to its accessibility and the reliance that mature trucks have on it. However, as we continue to advance in electric-vehicle technology, we can look forward to the days where the commercial trucking industry will have zero emissions. 

Looking to finance a semi-truck but not sure what your options are? This article highlights the ins and outs of the different finance options for semi-trucks so that your business can maintain your capital while driving the newest trucks. 

Construction is a fast-paced and booming industry, and the last thing you want to do is pay more in taxes than you need to. As a business owner who is financing construction heavy equipment, there are many tax benefits available to you. 

These trucks are a favourite in North America due to their extensive dealership network and their efficient customer service, but mostly because you can’t beat their design and truck quality. 

Instead of waiting for months, maybe even years, to purchase the equipment your business needs, you can have it now with equipment financing.