This will sound awfully obvious, but before you even think about obtaining financing, you need to make sure you’ve reduced your expenses as much as possible. Both fixed and variable expenses can affect your bottom line. With fixed expenses, you can reduce your costs by laying off staff members, renegotiating your lease terms, or finding a cheaper insurance provider. Variable expenses, such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, and truck repairs, can be a bit trickier to control. That said, there are a few things you can do to cut back on these costs: – Get a truck with better fuel economy – This will save you not only on fuel, but also on maintenance and repair costs. – Schedule maintenance at off-peak times – You don’t want to incur the costs of repairs during a time when you can least afford them. – Buy used trucks and equipment – Mechanic shops often offer used equipment at a fraction of the cost of new products, and you can find used trucks that still have a lot of life left in them.