Key Takeaways
- Former H-2B resort shuttle and seasonal transportation workers often launch their own transportation businesses
- Bankable funds transportation businesses $25K–$5M based on service revenue — no green card required
- Vehicle financing, working capital, and fleet expansion all available
- SBA 2026 rule eliminated non-citizen transportation owners from all SBA programs
- 48-hour approvals for qualified transportation businesses
From H-2B Resort Shuttle Driver to Transportation Company Owner
H-2B workers employed in resort transportation departments — shuttle drivers, van operators, airport transfer drivers — gained commercial driving skills, customer service experience, and knowledge of transportation logistics that directly translate into transportation business ownership. Many are now running non-emergency medical transportation companies, airport shuttle services, charter transportation businesses, or last-mile delivery operations.
Transportation businesses have predictable, documentable revenue and strong demand from healthcare facilities, airports, corporate clients, and event venues. Bankable funds transportation businesses on that documented revenue — not on the owner's immigration file.
Transportation Business Capital Needs
- Vehicle acquisition: Vans, minibuses, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and specialty transport vehicles represent the primary capital need for transportation businesses.
- Insurance and compliance: Commercial transportation insurance is expensive. Down payments and annual premiums require upfront capital.
- Dispatch software and technology: GPS tracking, dispatch software, and scheduling systems are essential infrastructure.
- ADA compliance: Non-emergency medical transportation requires wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts and tie-downs, which are more expensive than standard vans.
- Fleet expansion: Each additional vehicle unlocks an additional $60K–$120K in annual revenue capacity for a well-run transportation business.
Vehicle Financing
Vans, minibuses, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Equipment-secured for better rates.
Learn More →Working Capital
Cover insurance down payments, fuel, and operating costs. Draw as needed. Up to $200K.
Apply →Revenue-Based Funding
Based on transportation service revenue. Repay as a percentage of daily deposits.
Apply Now →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Bankable does not require a green card. Former H-2B transportation workers with any valid work authorization and documented business revenue qualify.
We fund non-emergency medical transportation, airport shuttle services, charter transportation, last-mile delivery operations, and school transportation companies.
Yes. Vehicle financing is available with the vehicle serving as collateral for better rates.
Funding depends on annual revenue. A transportation company generating $400K–$900K annually typically qualifies for $75K–$300K.
The 2026 SBA rule requires 100% citizenship, eliminating non-citizen transportation owners. Bankable is private capital with no citizenship requirement.
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and ADA-compliant equipment are eligible for financing through Bankable's equipment financing products.
Six months of business bank statements, your EIN, transportation license or permit, and personal identification. No green card required.
Most applications receive a decision within 48 hours. Funds are typically deposited within 3–5 business days.