by TruckingOffice | Jul 26, 2021 | IFTA
If you’re new to trucking, you may be a bit overwhelmed by the many rules and regulations. Not to mention trying to remember the different government agencies that need never-ending reports. Most new drivers, and seasoned pros as well, struggle to understand IFTA. ...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 8, 2020 | Fleet Management, IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Safety, Taxes
Fleet management technology is transforming the trucking world every day, and that’s a good thing. Those of us who have been around for a while can remember the days before everyone had smartphones, iPads, and laptops. While it’s easy to get nostalgic for...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 27, 2020 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, IRP, Trucking Software
Are you eligible for IFTA extensions? What about your IRP? Some jurisdictions are giving them to truckers who have hauled medical or other essential materials during this crisis. What do you plan to do? IFTA Extensions Owner-operators, trucking companies, brokers...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 3, 2018 | IFTA, Taxes
I’ll bet you’re not even thinking about your IFTA right now. Most truckers can barely keep up with the loads they’ve got to haul before the holidays – they’re not thinking about anything else right now. So why are we even talking about...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 25, 2018 | IFTA, Invoice, Reports, Taxes
If you’re a new owner-operator, you may not have filed the IFTA until now. This isn’t a complete guide, but it can help you get started – and give you a tool to eliminate 99% of the headache that comes along with it. Because staying on top of IFTA...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 26, 2017 | IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes
Our free trial IFTA software can help take the sting out of paying fuel taxes. That’s because TruckingOffice has easy-to-use features like these: Automatic per-state mileage calculation that takes the uncertainty out of calculating your bill. With TruckingOffice in...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 25, 2017 | ELD, IFTA, Invoice, IRP, LTL, Maintenance, Taxes
The new IFTA tax tables are out. We updated our table so you don’t have to. The news from Indiana was pretty awful. Indiana just raised their fuel taxes. They more than doubled them! West Viriginia added another 10% on their taxes too. In Illinois, the diesel...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 17, 2017 | ELD, IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Taxes
Maybe fuel tax reporting software isn’t on your radar because you enjoy the challenge of filing the IFTA. Ok, jokes aside. Maybe IFTA software isn’t on your mind. After all, it’s just 4 times a year and why spend money on it? What about your...
by Allen Campbell | Apr 3, 2017 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
Updating the IFTA Fuel Taxes Tables (So You Don’t Have To) With IFTA coming due in a just a few weeks, TruckingOffice has updated the fuel tax tables in preparation for the quarterly filing. To say we were surprised at what New Jersey just did isn’t a lie....
by Allen Campbell | Jan 12, 2017 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Maintenance, Reports, Taxes
I heard this on the radio the other day: Sitting is the new smoking. Yes, someone out there thinks that sitting is as bad for your health as smoking. As truckers, we’re probably going to take that with a grain of salt, but consider this: Sitting for prolonged...
by Allen Campbell | Jan 9, 2017 | IFTA, Invoice, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes
If you’re a new owner-operator, you may not have filed the IFTA until now. This isn’t a complete guide, but it can help you get started. TruckingOffice PRO gives you a tool to eliminate 99% of the headache that comes along with it. Because staying on top...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 8, 2016 | ELD, IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Reports, Taxes
It’s that time of year. Spending on gifts for family, friends, and customers. How can a trucking accounting software help? Simple. Keep track of the pennies in January through November and have dollars in December. Does Your Trucking Accounting Software Have...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 24, 2016 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
One more week to do your IFTA reporting. Maybe you’re already done? Ok, probably not. Procrastination There are some people out there who get right to work on October 1 and finish their IFTAs right away. I can appreciate that – you can get it out of the...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 10, 2016 | FileSafe™, IFTA, IFTA Filing, Invoice, Maintenance, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Management
“I’ve always done it this way” may be the most destructive words to a business. When it comes to a task like the IFTA, I’m sure it is. Welcome to the 21st Century Driving a truck looks like it isn’t any different than it was 20 years...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 29, 2016 | Invoice, Maintenance, Reports, Safety, Taxes, Trucking Management
For the owner-operator, trucking isn’t just a job, it’s practically a lifestyle. Living weeks at a time on the road isn’t a career – it’s a choice to accept the road as home. Wherever you live, home has expenses. We’ve always...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 11, 2016 | IFTA, Invoice, Taxes
If you’re a company driver thinking of going out on your own, then there is one aspect of the business you can’t afford to overlook—IFTA fuel taxes. That’s because US states and Canadian provinces depend on IFTA revenue to maintain their highway systems. For this...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 25, 2016 | ELD, IFTA, Taxes
Ever had your checking statement not balance? I had that problem – endless repetitions of calculations, trying to find that odd $83.26. Did you give up? I did. Then the bank came after me for overdrafts – which end up costing me way more than the $83.26...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 1, 2016 | Fleet Management, IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes
Why do we offer a 30 day free fleet management software trial? Good question; here’s the answer. We want you to experience all the benefits of TruckingOffice for yourself before you spend a dime of your hard-earned money. After the trial period, if you don’t agree...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 21, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Want to know how our owner operator trucking software can help your business? Big companies had the resources to develop software that was dedicated to the specific need of a trucking company. They knew what they needed and could pay the programmers to build it....
by TruckingOffice | Oct 23, 2015 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Taxes, Trucking Management
Mark and Mandy have been working together for years on their trucking business – Mandy managed the billing and the paperwork at home while Mark has been on road. This year, with the kids out of the house, Mandy’s been joining Mark in the cab on a few of...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 22, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Taxes
Our software makes every aspect of starting your owner operator trucking business easier. If you’re serious about succeeding in the highly competitive world of professional driving, then you need TruckingOffice in your corner. Three ways we can give you an edge over...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 27, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes
Do you worry about paying your IFTA taxes? What about OVER-paying your IFTA taxes? A miles by state calculator can help with your IFTA tax reporting. It can save you endless headaches when dealing with fuel taxes, ensuring that you never overpay or file late again....
by TruckingOffice | Aug 4, 2015 | IFTA, LTL, Taxes
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,...
by TruckingOffice | May 19, 2015 | Taxes
If you’re trying to figure out how to do fuel taxes, then you’re not alone. Giving the government its due can be one of the biggest headaches in an owner-operator’s job. The good news is that, with TruckingOffice PRO trucking software, this quarterly IFTA chore is...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 21, 2015 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
One of the greatest advantages of TruckingOffice is its powerful IFTA reporting tools. With the April 30th filing deadline just around the corner, now is the time to find out why TruckingOffice is the industry leader when it comes to giving truckers the tools they...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 19, 2015 | IFTA, Taxes
If you’re wondering whether or not IFTA software is a good investment, then consider the following. Sitting Down Can Be Hazardous to Your Health Without IFTA software, the only way to ensure you pay the correct amount of fuel taxes is with lots of scratch paper, some...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 18, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management
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...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 20, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, Reports, Safety, Taxes
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...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 30, 2014 | IFTA, Taxes
Backaches, Broken Pencils, and Bad Coffee Joe has been an owner-operator for nearly 20 years. During that time he has seen it all, from waist-deep snow to grizzly bears napping in the middle of the highway. He even claims to have seen a ghost once. Joe has eaten...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 16, 2014 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
Our software makes IFTA reports easier to file. This is important because staying on top of IFTA matters is one of the most important duties of a transportation professional. Fortunately, TruckingOffice makes the task fast and easy, giving you...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 5, 2013 | Safety, Taxes
It’s the end of the quarter and you’re sitting at your desk or kitchen table with a huge pile of fuel receipts, a pen and paper, and a cup of coffee to keep you going. Hours later you’re still sitting there, wired from the coffee but exhausted from lack of sleep,...
by Allen Campbell | Jun 18, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking 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...
by Allen Campbell | May 22, 2013 | Taxes, Trucking Management
If you want to own a trucking company, then you first have to own a truck. Sounds simple, but in reality, getting title to a big rig can be the most challenging part of becoming an owner-operator. So, in this post, we’ll look at the options for buying a semi of your...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 26, 2013 | IFTA, IRP, Owner Operator, Taxes
No one enjoys paying taxes; that’s something we can all agree on. However, as Benjamin Franklin said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”—they’re an inevitable part of life. But our IFTA software can minimize the chances that you...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 22, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management
Whether you’re an independent owner/operator or have a fleet of trucks, you have plenty of responsibilities that company drivers never have to fool with. Whether it’s making sure that your trailers are properly maintained or keeping Uncle Sam happy, you certainly...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 30, 2012 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
If you’re a little confused about how to figure your Interstate Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) payments, then you’re far from alone. Even the publications that the government puts out to “help” with the process make it clear how easy it is to make costly mistakes. For...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 29, 2012 | Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Software
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...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 1, 2012 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
October 31 is coming up fast. Don’t forget to file your IFTA report! Here’s a basic rundown of what they are, how to file, and how to make it easier. How to File Your IFTA Report 1. To put it simply, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a pact between the...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 3, 2011 | IFTA, Taxes, Trucking Software
Save money with IFTA trucking software by TruckingOffice. If you don’t have an accurate way of tracking your miles by state then you will end up paying too much on your IFTA fuel tax forms. Tracking the miles by state is often the most difficult part of managing...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 22, 2011 | Freight Sales, Taxes
A few years back, when gasoline prices were hitting the four-dollar mark for the first time ever, some grassroots movements began campaigning to remove fuel taxes to alleviate citizens. For some people, this was the first time they’d heard of a tax on gasoline and...
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