Scaling from 1 truck to a fleet means scaling your capital needs — driver payroll, insurance for every unit, maintenance across the fleet, and fuel costs that multiply with every truck you add. Small fleet operators need funding that grows with them.
This Is Why You're Here
You’re running 5 trucks and want to add 3 more. Each used truck costs $55K-$75K. Your bank approved 1 — you need a lender who’ll finance the full expansion.
Driver turnover hit you — 2 drivers quit in one month. Recruiting, training, and sign-on bonuses cost $8K per driver. Meanwhile those 2 trucks are sitting and payments don’t stop.
Insurance renewal came in 22% higher — $85K this year vs $70K last year. You need to pay the premium in full to keep your authority active. The renewal is due in 3 weeks.
You landed a dedicated retail contract worth $52K/month but it requires ELD upgrades across all 7 trucks — $4,200 per unit plus installation. That's $29K in compliance costs before the first load moves.
Three trucks need tires at the same time — $4,800 per truck for drive and steer tires. That's $14,400 this month on top of a $38K fuel bill. Your broker payments won't clear for another 22 days.
Needed 3 trucks to land a dedicated contract. Bank approved 1. Basecamp got me $195K in fleet financing at 8.5% with 10% down. All 3 Kenworths delivered in 12 days.
Miguel R., Fleet Owner, 7 Trucks, Dallas, TX
Fleet (2-10 Trucks) Financing
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Built for Your Business
You need 3 trucks for a contract that starts in 6 weeks. Your bank will approve one and take 8 weeks. We package multi-truck financing under one facility with one application.
Two drivers quit and you're out $16K in recruiting, training, and sign-on bonuses — while those trucks sit earning nothing. We fund hiring costs in 24 hours so empty trucks don't stay empty.
Your fleet insurance jumped 22% to $85K and it's due in 3 weeks. That's a cash bomb most fleet owners can't absorb. We fund the full premium so your authority stays active.
Five trucks means five sets of tires, brakes, oil changes, and DOT inspections. A $45K maintenance reserve keeps you from choosing which truck gets fixed first.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-truck acquisition | Adding 5 trucks to fleet for new contract | Equipment Financing | $300K–$1M | 5–10 days |
| Driver recruitment costs | Signing bonuses, training, drug testing for 10 new drivers | Working Capital | $30K–$100K | 1–3 days |
| Fuel card cash flow gap | $50K/week in fuel across 20 trucks, customer pays net-30 | Working Capital or LOC | $50K–$250K | 1–5 days |
| Fleet maintenance backlog | 8 trucks need DOT inspection repairs simultaneously | Working Capital | $30K–$80K | 1–3 days |
| Technology upgrade | ELDs, dashcams, GPS across entire fleet | Equipment Financing | $20K–$60K | 3–5 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Expansion | $10K–$5M | 3-7yr | 5-12% APR | 3-7 days |
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 3-18mo | 8-20% APR | 1-3 days |
| Business LOC | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 8-22% APR | 1-5 days |
| Invoice Factoring | $10K–$5M | Per invoice | 1-4% per invoice | Same day |
| Revenue-Based Financing | $10K–$1M | 3-18mo | 1.1-1.4 factor | 1-3 days |
Rates vary by credit, revenue, and time in business. These are typical ranges.
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| Equipment | Cost | Tax Rate | Deduction | Tax Savings | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-truck package | $650,000 | 40% | $650,000 | $260,000 | $390,000 |
| Fleet management system | $45,000 | 35% | $45,000 | $15,750 | $29,250 |
| Maintenance shop equipment | $85,000 | 35% | $85,000 | $29,750 | $55,250 |
Finance the equipment. Keep your cash. Take the deduction. Your 5-truck package costs $390,000 after taxes and you never touched your reserves.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
No paperwork avalanche. No bank lobby. No guessing.
Answer a few quick questions about your business. No documents needed yet.
We check your options with zero impact on your FICO. Your score stays untouched.
Your profile is matched to 70+ lending partners. They compete - you never hear from them directly.
Your funding specialist presents your best options. No spam calls. No runaround.
Choose the rate and terms that fit. Sign digitally. Funds hit your account - same day available.
Fleet (2-10 Trucks) Capital Uses
Semis, reefers, flatbeds, box trucks, trailers. Finance your next unit without a massive down payment.
Diesel, DEF, tolls, permits, lumper fees. Bridge the gap between delivery and payment.
Add trucks, hire drivers, take on bigger contracts. Scale without draining your reserves.
Engine rebuilds, tires, DOT inspections, breakdowns. Keep your trucks on the road, not in the shop.
Liability, cargo, physical damage, MC authority, IFTA. Cover the costs that never stop.
CDL drivers, owner-operator settlements, office staff. Fund payroll while you wait on broker payments.
Full Transparency
Most lenders won't tell you this upfront. We will.
Need commercial insurance for your fleet (2-10 trucks) business?
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68% of loan denials happen because of weak financials at time of application. The best time to apply is when your business is performing — not when you're scrambling.
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Learn More →FAQs
You landed a dedicated contract worth $65K/month. But you need 3 more trucks to service it. Your bank approved one — at 25% down. That's $50K cash you don't have, for one truck when you need three. And the contract starts in 6 weeks. This is where fleet owners get stuck.
Here's what we do differently. We finance multi-truck packages under one facility. Three Kenworths at $65K each — $195K total, 10% down, 8% APR. Your payment is $3,955/month and the contract revenue covers it by month four. We've also funded $85K insurance renewals that jumped 22% overnight, $16K in driver recruiting costs when two guys quit the same week, and $45K maintenance reserves for fleets burning through tires and brakes. One application. No hard pull. Your fleet keeps growing.
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