Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers about TACH's services and how we help independent carriers manage expenses and grow their business.

What is TACH?

What is TACH?

TACH is a financial technology platform, designed specifically for independent carriers, to ensure both financial and operational reliability.

TACH provides automated expense management and business support servivces such truck rentals, 24/7 roadside assistance, premium tire discounts, and more through industry-leading partners.

Is TACH a factoring company?

No, TACH is NOT a factoring company. With TACH, you can keep your current factoring company.

Is TACH a bank?

No, TACH is NOT a bank. TACH offers business banking services for independent carriers through our partner banks.

The TACH Business Account and TACH Trucker Funding Program Visa® Prepaid Cards are provided by our FDIC-insured banking partners.

Can I keep my current factoring company if I use TACH?

Yes! You can absolutely keep your current factoring company.

TACH works alongside your existing factoring relationship. Simply connect your factoring company deposits to your TACH account, and you'll get access to:

  • Truck repair invoice factoring (labeled as "cash advances") for working capital
  • Expense management and categorization
  • Business banking tools
  • CFO-level financial analytics

All while maintaining your current factoring arrangement.

Can I keep my current fuel card if I use TACH?

Yes, you can keep your current fuel card (Comdata, WEX, EFS, etc.).

TACH's business banking and cash advance services work independently of your fuel card. Many carriers use TACH alongside their existing fuel cards.

TACH also offers the TACH Trucker Funding Program Visa® Prepaid Card that works at any truck stop nationwide, where Visa Debit Cards are accepted, if you prefer.

Transparent Pricing

What are TACH's cash advance fees and rates?

TACH invoice factoring* (labeled as "cash advances") uses a transparent, flat-fee structure based on your chosen repayment term.***

Cash advances with 2-6 month repayment terms are subject to fees. The longer the term, the higher the fee, but there's no compounding interest or hidden charges.

For complete fee details and pricing structure, see Legal Disclosures below.

What fees does TACH charge on my income deposits?

Income deposits are subject to a small processing fee ranging from 1.8-2.25% based on fleet size.

This fee covers expense management, business banking access, cash advance* availability, and CFO-level financial tools.

For complete fee details and tier structure, see Legal Disclosures below.

How do the fees work for TACH cash advances?

TACH invoice factoring* (labeled as "cash advances") uses a flat fee structure that results in affordable APRs.

There is no compounding interest—just a one-time flat fee based on your selected repayment term.

For APR equivalents and complete fee details, see Legal Disclosures below.

Are there any hidden fees or contracts with TACH?

No hidden fees and no long-term contracts.

TACH operates on a month-to-month basis. The only fees are:

  1. A small processing fee on income deposits
  2. Cash advance fees if you choose repayment terms longer than 1 month

No setup fees. No monthly minimums. No cancellation fees. No prepayment penalties.

For complete fee details, see Legal Disclosures below.

Flexible Terms

Do TACH cash advances require a contract?

No, TACH does not require long-term contracts.

You can use TACH services month-to-month with no commitment. Each cash advance is its own agreement with flexible 1-6 month repayment terms that you choose.

Cancel anytime with no penalties after your current advances are repaid.

What repayment terms does TACH offer?

TACH offers flexible repayment terms from 1 to 6 months. Choose what works for your cash flow.

Repayment terms of 2-6 months are subject to fees, with longer terms having higher fees.

Repayments are automatically deducted from your incoming deposits, so you never miss a payment.

For complete fee structure by term length, see Legal Disclosures below.

Integrations

What integrations does TACH support?

TACH integrates with the tools you already use:

  • QuickBooks Online - Export transactions from TACH and upload to QuickBooks
  • Motive (KeepTruckin) - ELD data and fuel transaction tracking
  • ACH/direct deposit - From brokers and shippers
  • Banking APIs - For account connectivity

All integrations are secure, encrypted, and designed specifically for trucking operations.

Does TACH integrate with Motive (formerly KeepTruckin)?

Yes, TACH integrates with Motive ELD systems.

Connect your Motive account to automatically track:

  • Fuel purchases and locations
  • Maintenance expenses
  • Mileage data for IFTA
  • Cost-per-mile calculations

Learn more at /how-to-link-with-motive

Trust & Security

Who is TACH's sponsor bank and is my money FDIC insured?

TACH's banking services are provided through multiple FDIC-insured partner banks:

  • TACH Trucker Funding Program Visa® Prepaid Card: Issued by Pathward®, N.A. (Member FDIC)
  • TACH Business Accounts: Provided through our partner banks (Member FDIC)

Your deposited funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor through our partner banks, providing the same protection as traditional bank accounts.

Is TACH secure and legitimate?

Yes, TACH is a legitimate financial technology company serving independent carriers nationwide.

We use bank-level security:

  • 256-bit encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure API connections with your bank and factoring company
  • 24/7 fraud monitoring and suspicious activity detection
  • FDIC-insured banking partners for all accounts

TACH is transparent about fees, terms, and operations—no hidden charges or predatory practices.

TACH vs Factoring

What's the difference between TACH and factoring?

TACH and traditional load factoring serve different purposes:

Load Factoring

  • ✓ Sells your freight invoices for immediate payment
  • ✓ 80-95% advance rate
  • ✓ Takes 1-5% of invoice value
  • ✓ Replaces your AR department
  • ✓ Credit checks on brokers

TACH

  • ✓ Business banking + expense management
  • ✓ Business support services
  • ✓ Works WITH your existing factoring company and bank
  • ✓ Working capital for unexpected business expenses*
  • ✓ NO personal credit checks + NO personal guarantees

Use both together for maximum working capital!

Should I use TACH or factoring or both?

Most carriers benefit from using both.

Use factoring for:

  • Immediate invoice payment (within 24 hours)
  • Credit checks on brokers
  • AR collections management
  • Consistent cash flow from loads

Use TACH for:

  • Working capital for truck repairs (via invoice factoring)
  • Business banking and expense management
  • No per-load fees (just small deposit processing)
  • No personal credit checks
  • Truck rental access via Penske & Ryder
  • 24/7 emergency roadside assistance via Fleetnet
  • Access to TACH's CFO-level financial tools
  • Monitor driver and truck financial performance in real-time
  • Bridgestone tire discounts

Together, they provide comprehensive financial support for your trucking business.

How is TACH different from quick pay?

Quick pay and TACH serve different needs:

Quick Pay

  • • Broker pays you faster (1-2 days vs 30)
  • • Usually costs 3-5% per load
  • • Reduces your payment amount
  • • Per-load decision

TACH

  • • Purchases truck repair invoices
  • • Works with any payment method
  • • Fast income deposits (cash available within 2 business days)
  • • 1-6 month flexible repayment
  • • 1-month truck repair invoice factoring is FREE

TACH doesn't replace quick pay—it complements it with additional working capital and efficient business banking services.

Fast & Speedy Deposits

How fast do income deposits become available in my TACH account?

Income deposits into your TACH account become available within 2 business days. This is fast and speedy compared to some traditional banking timelines.

These income deposits typically come from:

  • Your factoring company - After they pay you for freight invoices
  • Brokers - Direct payments for loads
  • Shippers - Direct payments from your customers

Once deposits arrive in your TACH account, the funds are immediately available for business expenses, cash advances*, or transfers.

What happens after my income deposit arrives?

After your income deposit becomes available in your TACH account (within 2 business days), you have full access to:

  • Pay expenses - Use your TACH Trucker Funding Program Visa® Prepaid cards1 and TACH Business Account2 for fuel, repairs, and operating costs
  • Request cash advances* - Get working capital for truck repairs with flexible repayment terms
  • Transfer funds - Move money to external bank accounts as needed
  • Track finances - View categorized expenses and profit/loss in real-time

Note: Income deposits are subject to a small processing fee**. See Legal Disclosures below for details.

Do weekends or holidays delay my deposits?

Deposits are processed on business days only (Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays).

For example:

  • Deposit initiated Monday → Available by Wednesday
  • Deposit initiated Friday → Available by Tuesday (skips weekend)
  • Deposit initiated before holiday → May take an extra business day

The 2-business-day timeline ensures reliable, predictable access to your income while providing time for bank processing and security checks.

Competitor Comparisons

How does TACH compare to Relay, AtoB, and other fuel card companies?

TACH differs from Relay, AtoB, and traditional fuel cards:

Key Differences:

  • TACH: Truck repair invoice factoring* (not fuel cards)
  • TACH: Business banking with expense management
  • TACH: Works with your existing fuel card
  • TACH: Small fee on deposits vs per-transaction fees (see disclosures)
  • TACH: CFO-level financial tools and analytics
  • TACH: No personal credit checks
  • TACH: Truck rental access via Penske & Ryder
  • TACH: 24/7 emergency roadside assistance via Fleetnet
  • TACH: Access to TACH's CFO-level financial tools
  • TACH: Monitor driver and truck financial performance in real-time
  • TACH: Bridgestone tire discounts

Relay/AtoB focus: Fuel cards and expense management

TACH focus: Business banking, working capital, cash flow management, truck rental access, 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, and tire discounts

You can use TACH alongside Relay or AtoB if you prefer their fuel cards.

How does TACH compare to Comdata and WEX?

Comdata and WEX are fuel card companies; TACH is a business banking platform for independent carriers.

Key Differences:

Comdata/WEX:

  • • Fuel cards with per-transaction fees
  • • Limited to fuel and truck stop purchases
  • • No working capital advances

TACH:

  • • Truck repair invoice factoring*
  • • Business banking for expenses & per-truck budgeting
  • • Works with Comdata/WEX cards
  • • CFO-level expense analytics

You can keep your Comdata or WEX card and use TACH for banking, cash advances, expense management, truck rentals, and more.

How does TACH compare to LoadPay?

Both TACH and LoadPay offer digital banking solutions for truckers, but they focus on different aspects of carrier financial management.

LoadPay (by TBK Bank)

  • ✓ Digital wallet for instant load payments
  • ✓ Connected to TriumphPay broker and factoring network
  • ✓ Quick cash advances on load payments at pickup
  • ✓ Free ACH transfers and debit card access
  • ✓ Specializes in expediting freight payment processing

TACH

  • ✓ Comprehensive business banking + expense management
  • ✓ Works alongside your existing factoring company
  • ✓ Truck repair invoice factoring* for working capital
  • ✓ Easy-access truck rentals via Penske & Ryder
  • ✓ Motive ELD integration for fuel economy and mileage analytics
  • ✓ Driver performance tracking and insights
  • ✓ CFO-level financial analytics and per-truck, per-mile profitability
  • ✓ 24/7 emergency roadside assistance via Fleetnet
  • ✓ Bridgestone tire discounts nationwide

What TACH Offers

LoadPay specializes in accelerating freight invoice payments through their payment network connections.

TACH provides comprehensive financial management tools including working capital for truck repairs with flexible repayment terms, detailed expense categorization, real-time profitability tracking, truck rental access, emergency roadside assistance, and tire discounts. TACH is designed to help carriers manage their entire business finances, not just speed up load payments.

Competitor information based on publicly available sources as of October 2025. Features and programs may change. Please verify current offerings directly with LoadPay.

How does TACH compare to CloudTrucks?

CloudTrucks and TACH serve different business models for owner-operators. CloudTrucks is a virtual carrier platform; TACH is a financial management platform.

CloudTrucks (Virtual Carrier)

  • ✓ Virtual carrier with authority leasing
  • ✓ Business-in-a-box with back-office support
  • ✓ Guaranteed revenue programs available
  • ✓ Load board access and dispatch services
  • ✓ Fuel discounts at participating truck stops
  • ✓ Insurance and wellness benefits (CloudCare)
  • ✓ Business intelligence and reporting tools

TACH

  • ✓ Operate under your own authority
  • ✓ Maintain your existing carrier relationships
  • ✓ Business banking + comprehensive financial management
  • ✓ Truck repair invoice factoring* for working capital
  • ✓ Compatible with any factoring company or broker payments
  • ✓ Easy-access truck rentals via Penske & Ryder
  • ✓ 24/7 emergency roadside assistance via Fleetnet
  • ✓ Bridgestone tire discounts nationwide

What TACH Offers

CloudTrucks provides a virtual carrier model where owner-operators lease onto their authority and receive back-office support, guaranteed revenue programs, and bundled services.

TACH is designed for owner-operators who operate under their own authority and want to maintain full control of their business operations. TACH provides financial management tools, working capital access, expense tracking, profitability analytics, and value-added services (truck rentals, roadside assistance, tire discounts) that work alongside your existing carrier setup. Choose the model that fits your business structure and independence preferences.

Competitor information based on publicly available sources as of October 2025. Features and programs may change. Please verify current offerings directly with CloudTrucks.

How does TACH compare to OTR Clutch?

TACH and OTR Clutch (by OTR Solutions) are both business banking platforms for truckers, but they emphasize different features and benefits.

OTR Clutch (by OTR Solutions)

  • ✓ Business banking built for truckers
  • ✓ Premium metal business debit card
  • ✓ Cash back rewards on purchases
  • ✓ Overdraft protection features
  • ✓ Interest-earning account options
  • ✓ Lumper advances (instant access)
  • ✓ Fuel advances on current payments
  • ✓ No account fees or minimum balance requirements
  • ✓ Thread Bank FDIC insurance

TACH

  • ✓ Business banking built for fleet management
  • ✓ TACH Trucker Funding Program Visa® Prepaid Cards
  • ✓ Comprehensive expense tracking and categorization
  • ✓ Truck repair invoice factoring* for larger working capital needs
  • ✓ Flexible 1-6 month repayment terms on advances
  • ✓ Easy-access truck rentals via Penske & Ryder partnerships
  • ✓ Advanced financial analytics with per-truck and per-mile profitability
  • ✓ Driver performance tracking and insights
  • ✓ Compatible with your existing factoring company
  • ✓ Multiple FDIC-insured partner banks
  • ✓ 24/7 emergency roadside assistance via Fleetnet
  • ✓ Bridgestone tire discounts nationwide

What TACH Offers

OTR Clutch emphasizes banking rewards and convenience features including cash back on purchases, overdraft protection, and quick access to smaller advances for immediate operational needs.

TACH emphasizes comprehensive financial management and business growth tools including larger working capital through truck repair invoice factoring, detailed expense analytics, per-truck and per-mile profitability tracking, driver performance insights, and value-added services like truck rentals, emergency roadside assistance, and tire discounts. Both platforms serve trucking businesses well—the choice depends on whether you prioritize daily banking rewards or comprehensive financial analytics and business management capabilities.

Competitor information based on publicly available sources as of October 2025. Features and programs may change. Please verify current offerings directly with OTR Clutch.

Legal Disclosures

* Invoice Factoring (Cash Advances): TACH is NOT a lender. TACH does NOT offer loans or credit. What we refer to as "cash advances" are single-invoice factoring or spot-factoring services—specifically, the purchase of truck repair invoices/receivables for TRUCK REPAIRS ONLY. These services are partially provided through TACH and or Corporate Billing, LLC (a division of SouthState Bank, N.A.). Factoring is the sale of receivables, not a loan. Any reference to "credit limit" refers to Corporate Billing's internal factoring limit (an internal exposure parameter for managing receivable purchases), not a lending limit or line of credit. All factoring services are subject to approval based on revenue and business performance, not personal credit scores.

** Income Deposit Processing Fee: TACH charges a processing fee on all income deposits received from factoring companies, brokers, shippers, or other business income sources. The typical fee is tiered based on fleet size: (1) Single truck operations pay 2.25% of each deposit, (2) Fleets with 2-10 trucks pay 2.0% of each deposit, (3) Fleets with 11 or more trucks pay 1.8% of each deposit. This fee covers the cost of business banking services, expense management and categorization, CFO-level financial analytics, cash advance availability, QuickBooks and Motive integrations, and platform maintenance. The deposit processing fee is automatically deducted from each qualifying income deposit before funds are made available in your TACH account. Fee structure subject to change with 30 days written notice.

*** Cash Advance Fees (Invoice Factoring Fees): TACH's cash advance fees are structured as follows: 1-month repayment term = 0% fee (FREE), 2-month term = 3.0% total fee, 3-month term = 4.5% total fee, 4-month term = 6.0% total fee, 5-month term = 7.5% total fee, 6-month term = 9.0% total fee (maximum). Fee structure is 3% for the first month plus 1.5% for each additional month. These are flat, one-time fees with no compounding, no interest rates, and no hidden charges. Fees are deducted from the cash advance amount at the time of funding. For APR disclosure purposes: a 3-month advance with a 4.5% fee is approximately equivalent to an 18% APR, and a 6-month advance with a 9% fee is approximately equivalent to an 18% APR. However, TACH does not charge compounding interest. These are factoring fees for the purchase of receivables. These fees are subject to change. Early repayment does not reduce the fee. Cash advance services partially provided through TACH and or Corporate Billing, LLC (a division of SouthState Bank, N.A.).

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[1] The TACH Trucker Funding Program Visa® Prepaid card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Physical cards can be used everywhere Visa Debit Cards are accepted. Virtual cards can be used in stores everywhere contactless Visa debit cards are accepted. The cards have no ATM access. No other products or services referenced on this site are Pathward or Visa products or services.

[2] TACH is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Money transmission services relating to the Passport Program are provided by Priority, directly or through its subsidiary Finxera, Inc. (NMLS #1168701) or its authorized affiliates and contractors.

[3] Applying to TACH is completely free. Income deposits into the TACH account are subject to a fee.

* Terms and conditions apply. Must be approved and have fully activated your TACH account to receive the bonus as outlined in the Deposit Bonus Terms.