Benefits of Web-Based Trucking Software
We get calls asking about our app sometimes. “It’s not an app,” we say. “It’s a web-based software program. You can access from anywhere you have an Internet connection.” A lot of people don’t understand that....
GATS is Coming – Is Your IFTA Going To Stop You?
The Great American Truck Show – truly one of the best times you can have with thousands of other truckers all around you. Are you going to GATS this year? Or is your IFTA going to stop you from going to GATS? Did you have to skip a load to do the filing so you...
What Do You Think About Uber Freight?
I’m hearing about Uber Freight – some people love it, some people hate it, some people fear it. What do you think? Is Uber going to take over trucking? I was trying to see exactly what Uber is offering. They say they want to speed up payment to...
Owner-Operator Trucking Business: What Sort of Insurance Will You Need?
Northeast Ohio has had its share of truck accidents this week. We’ve seen miles-long hours-long backups twice with trucks involved in collisions within a few miles of our home office. It made me think about trucking insurance and hoped those truckers had...
3 Keys to Success in Trucking: Organization, Customers, & Data
It’s not like these are big secrets. If you talk to any successful trucker or broker, they’ll tell you the same things. The three keys to success are Organization Finding the problems and solving them Building up the customer base. As a broker with many...
Get Better Sleep with Our Fuel Tax Reporting Software
Have you seen all the recent posts about sleeping? If you don’t get enough, you’re at higher risk for heart attacks and obesity. Right on time for us when we have to file the IFTA. I either want to shove the whole thing into a drawer and go take a nap...
How to Run a Successful Trucking Company
We all know truckers who don’t make it past the first year. How to run a successful trucking company wasn’t part of the training when they learned how to drive. They make mistakes that cost them their trucks, their finances, and maybe even hurts their...Systems: Steps to Trucking Success
TruckingOffice Wants Truckers to Succeed We’ve been focusing some of our blog posts on goals and goal setting. SMART goal setting SCHEMES to figure out your action plan Measurements to determine where your strengths and weaknesses are Handling the Challenges of...Building Your Trucking Team to Reach Your Goals
[bs_well size=”md”] TruckingOffice Wants Truckers to Succeed We’ve been focusing some of our blog posts on goals and goal setting. SMART goal setting SCHEMES to figure out your action plan Measurements to determine where your strengths and weaknesses...Transportation Brokerage Software Can Help You Become a Well-Paid Freight Broker
Transportation brokerage software can help you break into one of the most potentially lucrative trucking-related businesses today: freight brokering. A freight broker matches loads that need hauling with drivers who need work. You act as the intermediary between the...Use QuickBooks? Trucking Software Is a More Streamlined Solution
Is there such a thing as QuickBooks trucking software? No… and yes. QuickBooks is not an accounting program dedicated to any specific business except accounting. That’s the way it should be – most businesses don’t need a specialized accounting...
QuickBooks Trucking Software Versus TruckingOffice: Which Is Best?
There is no such thing as QuickBooks trucking software. As you probably already know, there are plenty of business software packages on the market, each claiming to be the best. One that’s gotten a fair amount of attention over the years is QuickBooks. While that...
NEW Quickbooks and TruckingOffice Together
We get asked – a lot – how to use TruckingOffice with Quickbooks. Until now, there simply wasn’t a good answer for them – and we lost a fair bit of sales because of it. For us, TruckingOffice did just about everything that an...Will Your Trucking Software Grow With You?
If you’re thinking about expanding your owner-operator business, here’s why you should be looking closely at your software choices now. Getting caught in a spreadsheet based software like Excel or Google Docs spreadsheets might be manageable now… but...5 Signs You Could Use Transportation Management Software
Transportation management software has become a must-have in recent years, whether you’re a freight broker or owner-operator. No other software on the market outdoes TruckingOffice when it comes to giving transportation pros the features they need in a secure,...Organization – Paper or Electronic Copy?
It would be a nightmare if I’d gotten this call before we started TruckingOffice. A bill that’s almost 6 months overdue is being contested because they claim they hadn’t gotten the bill of lading. In the old days, first I would have had to go through my spreadsheets...Trucking Management Software Makes Your Job Easier
As a professional driver, you’re one of the thousands of men and women who keep the American economy rolling. With that much weight on your shoulders, the last thing you need is paperwork hassles. That’s why TruckingOffice, our trucking management software, is such a...
Federal DOT Regulations: Recent Changes to Hours of Service
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency of the Department of Transportation (DOT). They regulate the number of hours truck drivers can spend driving per day. The agency also regulates the total number of hours truck drivers can drive in a...Trucking Industry Trends: Economy Improving in 2014
Among the trucking industry trends to keep an eye on is a slow but steady improvement in the overall economy for 2014, according to three industry experts who spoke at the American Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition in October 2013. One of these...
How to Run a Successful Trucking Company—Part 9: Build a Website
No discussion of how to run a successful trucking company would be complete without a look at how to build a website. From its humble beginnings, the Web has grown to influence virtually every aspect of daily life, both here in the United States and around the...The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) 2013
GATS (The Great American Trucking Show) will take place at the Dallas Convention Center from August 22 – 24, 2013. This exciting event will include the Polish Truck Beauty Competition, Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, free concerts and other momentous...
How to Run a Successful Trucking Company—Part 4: Simplify Your System
Running a trucking company is, in many ways, very much like running any other type of business, even a multi-billion dollar corporation. All firms have clients, bills, receivables, assets, goals, and daily tasks to complete. The key to handling these...Getting the Most Out of Transportation Management Software
Professional driving has never been an easy way to make a living. There are tight schedules, irregular hours, bad food, and packed traffic to deal with, not to mention the many other occasional hassles. One thing that has made it easier, though, is transportation...Transportation Brokerage Software: What It Is, Why You Need It
Whether you’re a truck broker or just interested in finding out more about the field, there are a few things you’ll need for long-term success. You’ll have to have qualities like tact, determination, self-motivation, and a great work ethic. Contacts with truckers...Truck Dispatch Software And Other Factors of Success
A lot of people are drawn to the trucking industry for the freedom and adventure associated with it. But they don’t necessarily want to be professional drivers themselves. If this is the case with you, then you might want to consider a career as a dispatcher. It’s...4 Trucking Industry Trends You Should Know About
One of the great strengths of the trucking industry is how it’s connected to every sector of the US economy, from food service to manufacturing. Virtually every business in the country must have items delivered to it in order to keep its doors open. And that job falls...How To Find Affordable Individual Health Insurance
Running a truck broker business is a fantastic way to earn an excellent income, as well as enjoy flexible hours and the convenience of working from home. As with everything in life there are some tradeoffs, of course. One problem that many self-employed people run...How to Deal With an Angry Customer in 9 Easy Steps
Success as a truck broker involves learning some basic business skills, and one of the most important ones is knowing how to deal with an angry customer. So here are some tips for what to do when this situation comes along: 1. Don’t take it personal – Most of the time...TruckingOffice Launches New Online Trucking Software
TruckingOffice Launches New Online Trucking Software Dallas, TX – TruckingOffice, a specialist in online trucking managment software (TMS), has partnered with Getloaded, a leading internet-based logistics freight-matching site to launch GetloadedOps exclusively for...Is Incorporating Your Business the Right Way to Go?
One of the first things truck brokers need to decide is how to set up their firm. The law recognizes a number of ways to do so, including sole proprietors and partnerships. But you may find that incorporating your business is the right way to go. Here’s a look at some...6 Home Office Organization Ideas for Truck Brokers
Working as a freight broker can be very rewarding; in addition to the opportunity to earn excellent pay, there are perks like setting your own schedule and, if you choose, working out of your home. But, unless you’re a naturally organized person (and how many of us...
7 Things Freight Brokers Need To Do To Attract Customers
Freight brokers stand at the very center of the trucking industry. Without a doubt, the majority of trucking freight in the country wouldn’t move off a loading dock unless a freight broker was involved. We here at TruckingOffice respects these...
Truck Driver Health Issues and How to Avoid Them
Truck driving has a lot going for it; the pay can be good, and there’s nothing like the freedom of the open road. It does have its drawbacks, however. Being stuck in a cab for hours on end, eating fatty foods, and enduring periods of loneliness can all take a toll on...Three of the Best Trucks Stops in the USA
For weary drivers, there’s nothing like a clean, inviting place to pull off the road for a while, have a good meal, and maybe even enjoy some shopping or other fun activities. Here’s a look at three of America’s best truck stops that offer all that and more: 1. Iowa...
Are Freight Broker Schools a Good Investment?
Freight brokering is a growing field, and with good reason. Few business opportunities offer its combination of advantages, including high-income potential, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. Not everyone can be successful in it, though. Being a broker...Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know
Long-distance trucking is a great way to make money while seeing the country. However, like all occupations, it has its hazards. Among these are the effects of irregular schedules, long hours of sitting with no exercise, and less than healthy food choices. Together...Meet You at MATS
I spend a lot of time talking with our customers on the phone and via email. This week I’ll be at MATS (The Mid-American Truck Show). If you are attending MATS this week then I would love to get the opportunity to meet you in person. I won’t be in a...Trucking Industry Trends
Here’s a question for you: what do your clothes, your soap, your car, your computer, and your sofa have in common? Answer: all of them were delivered by truck to the stores where you purchased them. Virtually everything you’ll find for sale is transported by...New Brokerage Software Now Available
TruckingOffice is now offering brokerage software for only $45 per month for unlimited usage. This easy to use trucking brokerage software features load tracking, carrier maintenance, and customer management. Load tracking Customer history Carrier history Lane history...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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