by TruckingOffice | Oct 24, 2022 | IFTA Filing
The quarterly IFTA filing is due soon. It’s taxes, right? So using an accounting software like QuickBooks makes sense to compute your IFTA taxes due. People are looking for that right button or menu in a standard accounting program right now, and they’re...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 17, 2022 | Trucking Software
If you’re a long distance trucker, an owner-operator, or a small fleet builder, here’s a question you have to have the answer to. (We hope the answer is TruckingOffice.) Who has your IFTA data? Why do we ask who has your IFTA data? Because many times, the...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 10, 2022 | IFTA, Trucking Software
Plenty of drivers have stopped driving in the last quarter. Whether it’s bad rates, unreasonable shippers, or just plain burnout, truckers are parking right now. Maybe they’ve only taken loads in state. Maybe they’ve only driven 10 loads in the last...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 5, 2022 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Authority, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
What Is IFTA? IFTA, which stands for the International Fuel Tax Agreement, was started in order to simplify the reporting of motor carrier fuel used for tax purposes. The IFTA covers the lower 48 United States and many Canadian provinces. Trucking companies often...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 3, 2022 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Trucking Software
It’s the beginning of the month. Why should anyone file IFTA now? After all, it’s not due for weeks. And for those of us who hate to prepay any taxes, why would we file early? With TruckingOffice PRO, an IFTA report takes seconds to produce. Why rush?...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 26, 2022 | Trucking Software
We are not here to give you legal advice about your taxes. That’s for lawyers and accountants, not TruckingOffice. Our perspective is about taxes and truckers. Quarterly taxes are a fact of life for independent truckers. For those coming into the trucking...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 19, 2022 | ELD
Where are you going to park your truck tonight? TruckingOffice want to to know. Finding a safe place to park your truck remains a huge priority for truckers. Priority? How about major challenge everyday we’re on the road. Figuring out where you’re going to...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 12, 2022 | Maintenance, Owner Operator, Safety
Is it time to winterize your truck? That depends on several things, such as where you drive and what you haul. TruckingOffice PRO can help you prioritize your truck maintenance and organize your maintenance records to make sure that you’re ready when the snow...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 5, 2022 | LTL, Trucking Software
“What trucks does your ELD work on?” is a question we at TruckingOffice get. We hear it frequently, but most of the time, it’s from hot shot truckers or light duty trucks. ELD for light duty trucks and box trucks Q&A Do I need an ELD if I’m...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 29, 2022 | Trucking Software
Why do we think you need to know your expenses per mile? Isn’t that a little too deep into the details? Good questions. We don’t think it’s too deep because the future of any trucking business is based on keeping trucks on the road. So unless...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 22, 2022 | Fleet Management, Owner Operator, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Is trucking a seasonal business? Some truckers say yes, some say no. It’s about how you look at the industry and how you see your role in it. Sure, loads are not paying well right now. It’s a tough market. We here at TruckingOffice see it, too. Business is...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 15, 2022 | Fleet Management, Owner Operator, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Right now would be a tough time to try to break into the trucking field. High fuel prices, low rates, tough markets. It’s hard to make a reasonable bid for a load when you hear that loads are being underbid on the load boards. People are desperate right now. So...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 8, 2022 | Fleet Management, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
9,300 fewer trucking companies – in one month. That’s what happened in May, according to FreightWaves.com, 9,300 trucking companies folded. We’ll let you read the article instead of trying to cover the information (they did a great job reporting on...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 1, 2022 | Fleet Management, Owner Operator, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Want to hear a scary fact? Thousands of trucking businesses – small businesses – closed in one month this year. The economy? The price of fuel? The hardships of life on the road? Every business has their own story, even if they all end the same way. What...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 22, 2022 | IFTA Filing
Men and women who drive their own trucks are owner-operators. Those who drive trucks for fleets are often employed drivers. What’s the difference? When it comes to the trucking IFTA, quite a lot. That’s why TruckingOffice PRO is so valuable to...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 18, 2022 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Trucking Software
Yep. It’s true. I forgot it’s an IFTA month. Until yesterday, I forgot that our IFTA filings are due on at the end of the month. How could I do that? How could I forget one of the most obnoxious, time-consuming tasks that an owner-operator has to do? Since...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 11, 2022 | DOT Rules and Regulations, Trucking Software
We’ve been asked about how to get a DOT inspection several times recently. “Is this a thing?” we asked our trucker Allen (who is the founder of TruckingOffice) and he said yes, trying to get a DOT inspection is a thing. Especially when a trucker has...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 4, 2022 | Fleet Management, Invoice, Organization, Owner Operator, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Is there any other business like trucking? Last year, we were seeing record prices per mile. This year, they’re talking recession and rates are divebombing our trucking businesses. If you’re getting started with a trucking business, you may need to know...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 27, 2022 | Trucking Management, Trucking Software
What delays my invoicing process? What stops me from getting paid? In an economic situation like the one we find ourselves in now, making sure that we have enough cash to pay for fuel and expenses is the bare minimum of what an owner-operator needs. But we at...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 20, 2022 | Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Have you noticed that there’s a push to get independent owner-operators leased on to major logistics companies? We’ve read a few stories online about owner-operators feeling the pressure between low rates and high fuel costs. It seems the...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 13, 2022 | Trucking Software
Owner-operators have to know their numbers. (That’s why TruckingOffice PRO trucking software exists.) We have to know our value. If we don’t, what are we counting on to build our trucking business success? The Numbers You Need to Know It’s too simple...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 6, 2022 | LTL, Trucking Software
When rates are going down, hauling more freight to increase your rate per mile makes sense. Not every load is a full trailer, and adding an extra load can boost a small, unprofitable trip into profitability. TruckingOffice PRO trucking software has tools for managing...
by TruckingOffice | May 30, 2022 | Trucking Software
This month in the TruckingOffice blog, we’ve been focusing on motivation. Ultimately, what motivates anyone is recognizing the benefits we get from a course of action. In that case, let’s talk about the motivation to organize your trucking business by...
by TruckingOffice | May 23, 2022 | Business Plan
It’s been a hot minute since the TruckingOffice blog focused on trucking business plans. Just like a trucker needs a map to make a delivery, building a trucking business needs a map to get where the owner-operator wants to go. By writing a business plan, that...
by TruckingOffice | May 16, 2022 | Trucking Software
A trucking software company like TruckingOffice is bound to talk about managing your trucking business, but let’s not forget that you owner-operators are the linchpin to your trucking business. So let’s chat a bit about taking care of yourself. No,...
by TruckingOffice | May 9, 2022 | Trucking Software
We’re talking about motivation to improve your trucking business this month on the TruckingOffice blog and today, we talk about your motivation for your trucking authority. Once you understand the whats and the whys of getting your own trucking authority,...
by TruckingOffice | May 2, 2022 | Trucking Software
Are you a procrastinator? Do you need motivation for truck maintenance? After all, your truck is doing fine. You do your visual inspections, you get your oil changed and brakes worked on. What else is there to do? Maybe you need some deeper motivation for truck...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 25, 2022 | Trucking Software
Did you wait for the last week before your IFTA filing is due to start working on it? You’re not alone. Just like the lines outside the post offices on April 15th (long before we could file electronically), we know that waiting for the very last minute is how...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 18, 2022 | Trucking Software
Are you using a trucking software program only for IFTA filings? If you’re here only for IFTA, let us show you what you’re missing. Easy IFTA and Invoices Yes, TruckingOffice was created right from the start by a trucker and a programmer to manage IFTA and...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 11, 2022 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Trucking Software
In northeastern Ohio, this is the time of year when our windshields are either covered with snow and frost, dew, or the sunlight just after sunrise or just before sunset is blinding us. Whatever it is, we can’t see much until we take some time to clear off the...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 4, 2022 | Trucking Software
April IFTA filing is the worst. Absolutely the worst. It’s not because it’s harder. Often it’s not, It’s because Federal income tax filings are dueState income taxes are due – personal and businessCity income taxes are due and those...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 31, 2022 | Trucking Software
Don’t get us wrong. We believe that the best job on the planet is being an owner-operator. Being self-employed with the freedom to take the loads you want doesn’t compare with any other career we can think of. But along with that freedom are what we might...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 21, 2022 | Trucking Software
Getting started as an owner-operator? Picking your loads, choosing your routes, taking care of your rig, it’s all part of the new world you’re working in. The freedom of the road is far better than the the lack of choices you had when you worked for a...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 14, 2022 | Trucking Software
Saving up for your trucking authority is easier said than done. The fees can run upwards of $300 if you do it yourself, or a lot more if you hire a company to do it for you. That’s a lot of money for owner-operators who are just striking out on their own. Did you ever...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 7, 2022 | IFTA, IRP, Taxes
Taxes are at the top of what owner-operators need to pay attention to. We do not want to pay taxes late or file them inaccurately. That leads to costly mistakes. Fortunately, trucking software like TruckingOffice PRO prevents expensive mistakes when it comes to...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 28, 2022 | IFTA, Organization, Trucking Software
There are three types of audits that an owner-operator or fleet manager may have to face. IRSIFTADOT compliance review. The IRS audit is what anyone might face. Income, expenses, taxable activity. It’s what accountants live on. The IFTA audit follows a...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 21, 2022 | Maintenance, Trucking Software
If you ask a trucker what their number one concern is, most of the time it isn’t cash flow or invoicing. It’s maintenance. And that makes sense. If your rig doesn’t run, everything else comes to a screeching halt. That’s why truck maintenance...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 14, 2022 | Fleet Management, Trucking Software
On Valentine’s Day, we focus on the special someone in our lives. Isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be? Flowers, chocolates, special treats? Those things don’t just show up – truckers bring them. (So thank a trucker this Valentine’s...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 7, 2022 | Taxes
Right about now, everyone is thinking about last year’s taxes. We’re waiting for all those 1099s and W2s and whatever else people send us to file our annual income or business taxes. The accountants are gearing up for the April 15 deadline. So...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 31, 2022 | Trucking Software
Did you make a New Years Resolution to be more organized this year? There’s no better time than at the start of a new year to figure out new ways to organize a trucking business for success. Chances are, if you made that resolution, you may have already...
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