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Find work and get paid with DAT and Outgo’s all-in-one payments network
Outgo was just acquired by DAT Freight & Analytics. Fast, transparent, AI-powered payments are now available on the industry's largest freight marketplace.

Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Freight Factoring
There’s an argument to be made for both recourse and non-recourse factoring, but ultimately it comes down to choosing between greater protection or lower costs. However, there are ways to get both.

How Fleets Can Benefit from Freight Factoring
Fleets can benefit from freight factoring by achieving a more consistent cash flow, clearer view of finances, lower rates, greater financial flexibility, free credit checks of brokers and shippers, lower credit card costs, back office support, outsourcing of collections, time savings, and an all-in-one financial suite to better manage their businesses.

How to Switch Factoring Companies by Getting a Buyout
Getting out of a contract with a factoring company doesn't have to be hard and your new factor can help with your buyout. Changing factoring companies can save you time and money. The best factoring companies offer lower rates and fees, better customer support, faster invoice funding and payments, and a user-friendly platform. An Outgo Buyout Specialist can help if you want to switch factoring companies.

Outgo Becomes Funding Speed Leader for Carriers, Reveals $15M in VC Funding
Today, Outgo announced it has achieved a new milestone, becoming the industry leader in funding speeds for carriers in the freight payment industry. The company is now able to commit to four-hour funding speeds for carriers, but it also over-delivers by approving 50% of invoices within 90 minutes, and 25% within 15 minutes.

Using Smart Factoring to Pay Less on Every Invoice
Get into the driver's seat when it comes to managing your cash flow. Smart Factoring allows you to factor on-demand. What’s the benefit of on-demand factoring? Simply put, you save (a lot!) on fees. This article explains how Smart Factoring works and translates it into the dollars you can save on each invoice.

Faster Funds: The Magic of Combining Banking and Factoring
The key to unlocking instant funds is combining banking and factoring. Learn how the slow pace of legacy factoring and broker Quickpay prevents you from accessing your funds fast. And learn how Outgo's seamless process gets you access to your money the moment an invoice is approved. Say goodbye to waiting days for funds – see the impact of merging banking and factoring to improve your cash flow.

Four Sleazy Tricks in Freight Factoring and How to Avoid Them
Freight factoring has gotten a bad reputation for taking advantage of carriers. Factoring itself is pretty simple, it's similar to any short-term loan or cash advance. However, the risks of factoring often come with the terms and claims of the factoring company, where they trap carriers into unfavorable terms. Learn what tricks to watch out for and how you can avoid them.

Outgo Named Preferred Factoring Company by South Dakota and Utah Trucking Associations
Outgo is partnering with state associations from Utah and South Dakota to bring modern factoring and factoring education to their carrier members. When given low rates, flexibility, and fast funds, carriers can improve their cash flow and unlock growth for their businesses.

Introducing Instant Transfers – Faster than ever payments for freight
Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our newest feature: Instant Transfers. This powerful addition is designed to provide our customers with unparalleled speed, convenience, and control over their funds.

How to Calculate Your Cost of Freight Factoring
Why is it so hard to figure out how much you're actually paying for factoring? Each freight factoring company charges rates and fees differently. Learn how to calculate your true cost of factoring and compare your options.

The Only Article You Need to Understand The Cost of Factoring
Your factoring rate might not be the only cost to factor. Discover the basics of factoring rates, common fees, and how hidden costs in recourse agreements can impact you. Gain clarity about what you might find in a factoring contract, so you can access the true cost of your factoring.

Launching Outgo!
Today, we are launching Outgo, a revolutionary smart banking solution for trucking carriers. Outgo is a first-of-its-kind software suite that combines invoice management with a connected debit card that enables a vastly superior real-time cash flow product for trucking carriers, saving them time and money.