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1st Mile - January 2026 issue!

The January issue of our Monthly Newsletter is here!

Welcome to the first 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 13th issue of the, we wanted to highlight the importance of having an efficient trailer sharing process. From renting, to repositioning, and even while inspecting, how much are you leaving on the table? Check our recent blog article below and see for yourself.

Also, as usual, our team members are staying busy. Case and point with James Currier’s appearance on the FreightCoach Podcast for their 1363rd episode. Go check it out!

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What happened this month?

01- Cost of Friction, the real cost of inefficient trailer sharing

In the high-stakes world of logistics, "friction" isn't just a physics term—it’s a silent profit killer. For fleet managers, the Cost of Friction refers to the cumulative financial loss and operational drag caused by inefficient trailer sharing, manual data entry, and broken communication loops.

As we move through 2026, the industry is reaching a tipping point. With tractor-to-trailer ratios often sitting at 1:3 or higher, the trailer has become the most neglected yet critical asset in the supply chain. This article breaks down the hard data behind manual inspections, unrecovered damage, and the cascading costs of an inefficient fleet.

Click here to learn more about inefficient trailer sharing and how to resolve it

02- Is Now the Time to Finance Your Next Truck? James’ Podcast Appearance

Coming back from the Holidays our colleague James had the opportunity to represent the Finloc Group on the Freight Coach podcast for its 1363rd episode!

In his appearance on the show, James highlighted why the freight market remains weak, how the worst job numbers since 2020 are slowing fleet expansion, and why economic uncertainty and high interest rates are forcing trucking companies to rethink equipment financing, capital spending, and operational strategy!

Click below to hear the full episode

👉 Spotify

👉 Apple Podcast

What's hot this month?

Make sure to never miss any of our business opportunities! Slide right to see what's hot this month, within the Finloc Group

There are many trailers to rent live on vHub! Contact robert.oberlander@vhubapp.com to rent these assets!

There are many trailers to rent live on vHub! Contact robert.oberlander@vhubapp.com to rent these assets!

FinPark's mission is to bring safe and secure parking to every transportation company in North America. Here a some of our newest parking lots in the Chicago and Fort Worth areas. Book your next safe and secure truck parking here!

At Fin4 Truck & Trailers, we offer one of the largest and most diverse inventory of pre-owned trucking equipment in North America. Contact charles.saucier@finloc.com to rent your new trailers, today!

vHub Rentals*

Colombus, OH

• (9) 53' ft Dry Vans
• 2019-20 with Swing Doors

Orlando, FL

• (25) 53' ft Dry Vans
• 2019-2025 with Swing Doors

Dallas, TX

• (20) 53' ft Dry Vans
• 2019-2021 with Swing Doors

Chicago, IL

• (16) 53' ft Dry Vans
• 2018-2022 with Swing Doors

*Every rental listing includes insurance coverage

vHub Repositions

(15) Lebanon, TN - Dallas, TX

• Swing Doors Trailer

(20) Coteau du Lac, PQ - Mississauga, ON

• Swing Doors 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!

Fin4 Truck & Trailers Available Assets

(55) Reefers
• $42,500 - $102,500
• Utility, Vanguard, CIMC, Great Dane with Thermo King and Carrier Units
• Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba

(27) Tractor Sleeper Trucks
• Peterbilt, Freightliner, Kenworth, International, Volvo
• Ontario, California, Alberta, Indiana, Quebec, Texas

(38) Dry Vans
• $13,000 - $53,500
• Hyundai, Great Dane, Utility, Manac, Vanguard, Wabash
• Ontaria, Nova Scotia, Texas, Manitoba, Pennsylvania

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.