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The February issue of our Monthly Newsletter is here!
Welcome to the second issue of the 1st Mile Newsletter in 2026! As usual, we’ve got new parking spots, helpful tips, and exclusive offers just for you, coming every month.
For this 14th issue of the 1st Mile, we wanted to highlight the implication of our colleague James Currier with the ELFA and showcase an article he collaborated on last month.
Also, on our radar this month: The importance of long-term truck parking for the trucking industry and the state of trailer rental in 2026. Learn more about each topic below!
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What happened this month?
01- James Currier on Tightening Credit, Evolving Regulations and Delivering Customer Value Top of Mind.
Through his involvement at the ELFA and expertise in the financing industry, James Currier has an interesting take when it comes to the state of equipment financing in 2026. Last month, he had the opportunity to highlight what is happening in the independent sector of the equipment finance space.
An interesting read to get ahead of this ever changing industry!
Click here to read the full article.
What's hot this month?
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vhub Rentals*
Colombus, OH
• (8) 53' ft Dry Vans
• 2019-20 with Swing Doors
Dallas, TX
• (16) 53' ft Dry Vans
• 2019-2021 with Swing Doors
Chicago, IL
• (13) 53' ft Dry Vans
• 2018-2022 with Swing Doors
*Every rental listing includes insurance coverage
vhub Repositions
(28) Vacaville, CA - South Holland, IL
• Roll Door Trailer
(15) Coteau du Lac, PQ - Mississauga, ON
• Swing Doors Trailer
(10) Las Vegas, NV → South Holland, IL
• Roll Door Trailer
(4) Albuquerque, NM → Dallas, TX
• Roll Door Trailer
FinPark Parking
OKC Truck Parking - Oklahoma City, OK
• 100 Spaces
• 24/7 On-Site Security, Fully Gated, 24h Access, 7 Days/Week, and more!
The Drop Yard Storage - St-Louis, MO
• 578 spaces
• Fully Paved, Secure fencing & lighting, and more!
FreightNinja - West Chicago, IL
• 125 Spaces
• Paved asphalt, Well lit, Fenced in perimeter, Camera surveillance, and more!
FreightNinja - Chicago, Southside, IL
• 600 spaces
• Paved asphalt, Well lit, Fenced in perimeter, Camera surveillance, and more!
Fin4 Truck & Trailers Available Assets
(39) Reefers
• $56,500 - $105,000
• Utility, Vanguard, CIMC, Great Dane with Thermo King and Carrier Units
• Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba
(25) Tractor Sleeper Trucks
• Peterbilt, Freightliner, Kenworth, International, Volvo
• Ontario, California, Alberta, Indiana, Quebec, Texas
(17) Dry Vans
• $23,000 - $87,000
• Hyundai, Great Dane, Utility, Manac, Vanguard, Wabash
• Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Manitoba
Who we are.
Finloc 2000
Market volatility is nothing new in the trucking space. The struggles that your company will go through depend greatly on your fleet size, experience, staff, geography, and customer diversification. Set up a time to talk about ways to navigate the current economy and freight pressures here.
vhub
When freight market remains soft, It’s more relevant than ever to keep the supply and demand network connected. This will enable you to navigate the logistics landscape as smoothly as possible, even amidst uncertainties. vHub helps logistics professionals to save costs, boost RPM, maximize idle assets, and increase their earning potential.
FinPark
An inventory management and booking platform that connects truck drivers or companies with safe and available parking along their routes. Independent and owner operators’ use FinPark to plan-ahead, book a spot and navigate safely to a secure parking yard of their choosing near their destination. Once arrived, the parking space booked is reserved for that driver within the rest period they chose through the platform.
Fin4 Truck and Trailers
The Group’s newest offering, focused on quality pre-owned truck and trailer sales, providing operators with reliable, affordable access to equipment while maintaining transparency and trust.